gail_dancer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
A bit long winded and I nearly abandoned it a few times. By about 3/4 through I finally felt some investment in the characters, and the ending was surprisingly delightful when I realised who the mystery guest actually was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, and Death
dhilderbrand's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. It was SO creative. I loved the characters and the story
queen_dorothy's review against another edition
2.0
Very mixed feelings about this book, I wasn’t sure who I was invested in, I didn’t particularly warm to anyone and I think the short chapters and snap changes from one storyline to another were largely to blame for that. I like the idea of the mystery narrator, but the execution of that thread, and the ending of the book was cheesy.
Shame, I usually really enjoy a bit of Marian but this left me unsure of whether or not I enjoyed it.
Shame, I usually really enjoy a bit of Marian but this left me unsure of whether or not I enjoyed it.
milread's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sallygalula's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
2.0
lilynx's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gemma_tunstall's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
2.75
crimsonpermanentassurance's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 *
It's Marian Keyes, so it's pretty much what you'd expect, and is underpinned with the theme of Authority Figures Dismissing the Concerns of Women, which is depressingly relateable. Lost stars for cartoon villainy, especially when contrasted with the well-drawn and resonant depiction of Kate's terrible mother.
It's Marian Keyes, so it's pretty much what you'd expect, and is underpinned with the theme of Authority Figures Dismissing the Concerns of Women, which is depressingly relateable. Lost stars for cartoon villainy, especially when contrasted with the well-drawn and resonant depiction of Kate's terrible mother.