dreamerfreak's review against another edition
3.0
This book was short and sweet in its way, but strangely didn't really feel like a romance to me. Maybe I just didn't feel the main character's chemistry, or maybe the author was trying for something that missed me, but it was an enjoyable book nonetheless.
For me, the best thing about this book was the cats and Harriet's relationship with them, as well as the interesting way that the author portrayed the ways that divorced women and "cat ladies" are stereotyped. It felt real and was very interesting to see Harriet grow more comfortable with her new place in life. Compared to this, the romance with Dan felt almost secondary and unimportant.
This is definitely a book that cat lovers will appreciate most.
[I received this book for free through First Reads and was not required to write a positive or any other type of review. All opinions stated herein are solely my own.]
For me, the best thing about this book was the cats and Harriet's relationship with them, as well as the interesting way that the author portrayed the ways that divorced women and "cat ladies" are stereotyped. It felt real and was very interesting to see Harriet grow more comfortable with her new place in life. Compared to this, the romance with Dan felt almost secondary and unimportant.
This is definitely a book that cat lovers will appreciate most.
[I received this book for free through First Reads and was not required to write a positive or any other type of review. All opinions stated herein are solely my own.]
rach94's review
4.0
I'm so glad I came across this book and bought it right away.
Really lovely story, I know I'll find myself coming back to some chapters (or the whole book, to be honest) in some time, which is something that doesn't happen often, really. So many books to read, such little time.
Anyway. Totally recommend it even if I haven't given it five stars. I honestly think that the only reason I gave it four was because of Richard. I was expecting him to appear, but oh man, his presence bothered me much more than expected. I wanted (still do) to slap him so bad. What an asshole.
And Dan, oh Dan. There are no words.
What a goddamn good book. One of those that you say "it's not the best book ever but it's great and you should go read it". One of those books that can be exactly what you need at an exact point in time.
Really lovely story, I know I'll find myself coming back to some chapters (or the whole book, to be honest) in some time, which is something that doesn't happen often, really. So many books to read, such little time.
Anyway. Totally recommend it even if I haven't given it five stars. I honestly think that the only reason I gave it four was because of Richard. I was expecting him to appear, but oh man, his presence bothered me much more than expected. I wanted (still do) to slap him so bad. What an asshole.
And Dan, oh Dan. There are no words.
What a goddamn good book. One of those that you say "it's not the best book ever but it's great and you should go read it". One of those books that can be exactly what you need at an exact point in time.
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