jhahn's review
3.0
I liked it at first but toward the end it got confusing to me and I had to reread pages. I wasn't pleased with the ending. It was confusing also.
alaynacp's review
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
chrissireads's review
4.0
I remember being so excited about this book when it first came out and then I started to see a lot of mixed reviews. I tried not to read any as I like to give a book a fair chance. However, seeing a few mixed reviews put me off reading this book. I’m glad I decided to pick it up though as I thought it was a really decent read and I’m intrigued to see what Emily Henry writes in the future. I thought this was a great debut!
The Love That Split The World centres around Natalie. Natalie, we find out is adopted by a loving family. During the summer after graduating from high school, Natalie begins to have some very strange experiences. She is visited by ‘Grandmother’ who she believes is God and who her parents believe is a hallucination. Grandmother tells Natalie that she only has a few months to save ‘him’ and then disappears without a trace. Natalie doesn’t know who ‘he’ is. Admist that confusion, Natalie experiences some more strange goings on. Buildings change, the environment around her changes and buildings disappear. Then, there’s Beau, someone that she’s never come across in her life, even though she lives in a small town where everyone knows everyone. Natalie spends some time with Beau and really gets to know him over the summer. She also spends time trying to unravel the mystery that’s going on in her life alongside some help from a psychologist.
It’s really hard to describe this book because it’s so many things. It’s romance, it’s time-travel, it’s mystery and magical realism. I found the writing to be utterly beautiful and compelling. It didn’t take me long to read at all. Yet, a few days after finishing this book I’m starting to see its flaws when I think about it. I think the major flaw that prevented me from rating this book any higher was the instalove. The relationship was cute, sure, but it happened so quickly.
Instalove aside, I really enjoyed reading this book. Much more than I had anticipated. It won’t be for everyone. It’s not perfect, but in my opinion, it’s a good reading experience and a very promising debut!
The Love That Split The World centres around Natalie. Natalie, we find out is adopted by a loving family. During the summer after graduating from high school, Natalie begins to have some very strange experiences. She is visited by ‘Grandmother’ who she believes is God and who her parents believe is a hallucination. Grandmother tells Natalie that she only has a few months to save ‘him’ and then disappears without a trace. Natalie doesn’t know who ‘he’ is. Admist that confusion, Natalie experiences some more strange goings on. Buildings change, the environment around her changes and buildings disappear. Then, there’s Beau, someone that she’s never come across in her life, even though she lives in a small town where everyone knows everyone. Natalie spends some time with Beau and really gets to know him over the summer. She also spends time trying to unravel the mystery that’s going on in her life alongside some help from a psychologist.
It’s really hard to describe this book because it’s so many things. It’s romance, it’s time-travel, it’s mystery and magical realism. I found the writing to be utterly beautiful and compelling. It didn’t take me long to read at all. Yet, a few days after finishing this book I’m starting to see its flaws when I think about it. I think the major flaw that prevented me from rating this book any higher was the instalove. The relationship was cute, sure, but it happened so quickly.
Instalove aside, I really enjoyed reading this book. Much more than I had anticipated. It won’t be for everyone. It’s not perfect, but in my opinion, it’s a good reading experience and a very promising debut!
thepaperreels's review against another edition
YOU GUYS
I think what happened with this book and I was very simple.. boredom. But to be honest with you guys, I don't know if the problem is me or the book. Emily Henry's writing was simple and can be poetic that it made me read through half of the book. However, the book's pacing was so slow that I just decided to stop reading. This is the kind of book that works if you're a patient reader a.k.a NOT ME. Unfortunately, I really don't see myself picking this book up again. The truth is: It's just not that interesting for me. And the pretty cover wont just do it.
I think what happened with this book and I was very simple.. boredom. But to be honest with you guys, I don't know if the problem is me or the book. Emily Henry's writing was simple and can be poetic that it made me read through half of the book. However, the book's pacing was so slow that I just decided to stop reading. This is the kind of book that works if you're a patient reader a.k.a NOT ME. Unfortunately, I really don't see myself picking this book up again. The truth is: It's just not that interesting for me. And the pretty cover wont just do it.
aamna_m's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sara_and's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was a page turner and I stayed up half the night reading it. I kept picturing Beau as Tim Riggins so that was a plus! Haha
I really loved Natalie's character. She was strong and complex and I loved her in the book! Her and Beaus relationship was quick but cute. I wanted them to find a way to be together in the end.
It was also a very unique book with very in-depth somewhat complex details. I was confused at some points of the book, but my questions were answered later in the book and it made sense.
It is definitely Friday night lights meets the time travelers wife.
I just wish it had expounded more at the end. I wanted to know what world she ended up in.
I really loved Natalie's character. She was strong and complex and I loved her in the book! Her and Beaus relationship was quick but cute. I wanted them to find a way to be together in the end.
It was also a very unique book with very in-depth somewhat complex details. I was confused at some points of the book, but my questions were answered later in the book and it made sense.
It is definitely Friday night lights meets the time travelers wife.
I just wish it had expounded more at the end. I wanted to know what world she ended up in.
biancabooks's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0