brandolph's review against another edition
3.0
I have some really mixed feelings about this one. It’s a bit weird. Lu’s obsession over Iris and Cal was really awkward. It’s weird. Like really weird. I found myself skipping over whole paragraphs because they were very stalkerish and uncomfortable. I guess I just really disliked Lu. She was immature, and frankly she was a really crappy friend.
I really liked the other characters though. Pretty much every other character in the book had something that just drew you in to continue reading, even though Lu was so unbearable. And what I DID really appreciate was the resolution of the book. That was kind of its redeeming quality for me.
I really liked the other characters though. Pretty much every other character in the book had something that just drew you in to continue reading, even though Lu was so unbearable. And what I DID really appreciate was the resolution of the book. That was kind of its redeeming quality for me.
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
2.0
I want to preface this review by saying I loved the authors writing style.
Often times characters try to be funny, and fail miserably. (it's tough to be funny on paper) but some of the one liners from the protagonist Lu actually made me laugh.
I really liked the flow of the story, but it was the story itself that did not grab me.
Love columnist Lu's boyfriend breaks up with her before leaving for college, she hears another couple breaking up for the same reason and decides to use them as her muses for her next article, also using it to find out why her own relationship failed.
While this was not the book for me, as I said I really enjoyed Adi's writing style and will definitely look into some other books he has written.
I loved the way the characters personalities unfolded.
While I may not have cared about the story, I did care about the characters. Which in my opinion is a testament to the authors writing abilities.
Often times characters try to be funny, and fail miserably. (it's tough to be funny on paper) but some of the one liners from the protagonist Lu actually made me laugh.
I really liked the flow of the story, but it was the story itself that did not grab me.
Love columnist Lu's boyfriend breaks up with her before leaving for college, she hears another couple breaking up for the same reason and decides to use them as her muses for her next article, also using it to find out why her own relationship failed.
While this was not the book for me, as I said I really enjoyed Adi's writing style and will definitely look into some other books he has written.
I loved the way the characters personalities unfolded.
While I may not have cared about the story, I did care about the characters. Which in my opinion is a testament to the authors writing abilities.
lazygal's review against another edition
1.0
DNF - this started as a book about a girl dealing with her recent break-up by possibly watching another couple, but by 20% she was simply unlikable.
readingnookreviews's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately, this was a DNF for me. I appreciate a good love story and a well-written YA novel, but this one just didn’t do it for me. I was bored from the beginning and couldn’t stop myself from rolling my eyes. The characters weren’t really enjoyable either and I wasn’t connected to the story at all. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for an honest review.
auburnedge's review against another edition
2.0
Thank you for allowing me to read an egalley of this book.
When I saw the cover for this book and then read the synopsis I figured it would be perfect for me. Who doesn't want to read about heartbreak and maybe what comes afterwards. It seemed light, fluffy, and uplifting. Sadly it wasn't. The MC Lu just complains about how awful it was to be broken up with and then continues to bring it up the whole book. I know it's tough but in the book it becomes almost annoying.
I wanted Cal and Iris to be together, more so there was a happy ending. It didn't seem right for Lu to be with him, that just feels forced.
Overall I think a plot idea was there the MC just got in the way with all the whining.
When I saw the cover for this book and then read the synopsis I figured it would be perfect for me. Who doesn't want to read about heartbreak and maybe what comes afterwards. It seemed light, fluffy, and uplifting. Sadly it wasn't. The MC Lu just complains about how awful it was to be broken up with and then continues to bring it up the whole book. I know it's tough but in the book it becomes almost annoying.
I wanted Cal and Iris to be together, more so there was a happy ending. It didn't seem right for Lu to be with him, that just feels forced.
Overall I think a plot idea was there the MC just got in the way with all the whining.
booklovewithmelanie's review against another edition
3.0
I received an e-ARC from Netgalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
This is a story about heartbreak but I just couldn't get into the main character. I loved the interactions with Starla and Pete, they were the voices of reason, but when it was just Lu I was taken out of the story. Her mind just had a singular focus when there was so much more that could have been explored. I did like the way that it ended and the article that Lu eventually ends up writing.
This is a story about heartbreak but I just couldn't get into the main character. I loved the interactions with Starla and Pete, they were the voices of reason, but when it was just Lu I was taken out of the story. Her mind just had a singular focus when there was so much more that could have been explored. I did like the way that it ended and the article that Lu eventually ends up writing.
cobiestandfield's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.0
rhappe13's review against another edition
2.0
I think this book could have been a lot better if the main character was more likeable. I got annoyed with her lack of motivation and her obsession with Cal and Iris. The concept was interesting but Lu (and most of the other characters, if I'm being honest) irritated me too much.
Full review: https://picturethisliteraturecom.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/brief-chronicle-of-another-stupid-heartbreak/
Full review: https://picturethisliteraturecom.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/brief-chronicle-of-another-stupid-heartbreak/
bookishtiffany's review against another edition
1.0
I wasn't able to get into this book within the first couple pages. I didn't really like the characters and didn't feel the need to read on further to find out what happens. The cover is very pretty but I didn't like how long the title of the book was nor the name. I suggest this book for a younger audience than older teens. The book might get better but I rather spend my time reading books in enjoying. This one however I was not.