the_afterword's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
armelle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
elinexmartens's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
rubywarhol's review
3.0
Less sparkly and fast-paced than "Everything I know about love", but still a witty slice-of-life book, at times poetic, sexy, and either sad or funny (or both). Some passages were painfully accurate but always in a light-hearted way. I liked the way Dolly / Nina casually but critically comments on misogynist relationship dynamics between delicate descriptions of growing up / growing old, changing friendships, family issues, and modern philosophy. It was more like a look into someone's head / an ongoing self reflection than a story, but it was quite enjoyable to read.
dr_christine's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
_peter's review
5.0
I completely lost myself in this story, which felt so relatable and made me both laugh and cry. It was one of those times where I didn’t want to reach the end of the book and keep reading. Beautiful writing, I simply loved every page of it!
readingonthehudson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
piacarrillob's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
the ending is so depressing but at the Same time hopeful. I just feel really scared to grow up omg
allisonz6's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mollyp's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0