Reviews

Lo stato dell'unione by Nick Hornby

lucysnowy's review against another edition

3.0

my favourite thing about this novella was its form - the way it is divided into ten parts (ten weeks) and the story is pretty much entirely told in dialogue.

it was very speedy to read, and lets just say this couple LOVE a metaphor. the entire story was essentially told through metaphor. and the pre marriage counselling pint pretty much never achieved anything lol.

but it was fun! i enjoyed

thetbrstack's review against another edition

3.0

Like the couple in this book, I think Hornby and I should go to some sort of counseling. The spark is gone. At least on my part.

stlake's review against another edition

2.0

I needed a book to read in 2 hours during my commute and at a coffee shop because I was going to get to work early. This book is that long. 

Otherwise, woof. Too-clever banter between a married couple who don’t love one another anymore. They don’t get divorced but they won’t ever be in love again… surely there are other pains in this life! 

rajs's review against another edition

3.0

More of a novella, really. Probably one of my least favorites, from Hornby. Maybe I related to the characters less just because I don't have kids.

maxib's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

fuinseog's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

syrand's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

emcclean23's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

ttobin123's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

tuai's review against another edition

funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I've always wanted to write dialogue like Nick Hornby.