Reviews

Eliza Starts a Rumor by Jane L. Rosen

luckycharmedlovesbooks's review against another edition

4.0

I adored this book. I am so glad I won this in a giveaway on Instagram. There are some trigger warnings for sexual assault and marital affairs. This was a great palate cleanser between thrillers and a wonderful story of old and new friendships in a small town. Highly recommend!

carolineh5698's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

4.5

gmolfetta's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

3.0

begtaylan's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.5

bu kitabı çok daha eğlenceli olur diye düşünerek okumuştum ancak çok beklentilerimi karşılamadı. hatta hiç karşılamadı diyebilirim. bu biraz da benim hatam olabilir çünkü arka kapak yazısından anladığım eliza’nın çıkarttığı dedikodunun herkesi etkileyeceği ve bunun oluşturacağı karmaşaydı ama yanlış anlamışım. karakterleri yaşadıkları olayların derinliği ile karşılaştırınca kesinlikle çok yüzeysel buldum. eliza ana karakterimiz ancak kitabın büyük bir kısmı başkalarına odaklanıyoruz. sanki yazar kitabın sonundaki ‘plot twist’i saklamak amacıyla eliza’ya dokunmaktan kaçmış gibi geldi bana. daha çok eğlenmeyi beklerken daha çok üzüldüm. yazım dili çok kolay ve ingilizce bir şekilde rahat okunuyor. karakterlerin birbiriyle kavuşması, hikayelerinin çatışması da bayağı zaman aldı. bu da beni bir noktada sıktı. bazen gözüm atlamak istedi bazı paragrafları. sonuç olarak tavsiye eder miyim? etmem. ama okumuş oldum artık 🫢 

mhoffrob's review against another edition

3.0

Relatively light read about modern day parenting, online relationships, infedelity, sisterhood, and marriage, all set in a suburban upstate NY town. Interesting if somewhat brief character development, entertaining and topical storyline. Recommend for fans for Jennifer Weiner, Sophie, Kinsella, and the like.

bernadettebloom's review against another edition

4.0

The Hudson Valley Bulletin Board is a suburban site where you can ask questions about anything from child care to sex. Eliza started the board out of necessity when her twins were little, but now, with an empty nest and suffering from agoraphobia, it becomes her lifeline to the outside world. But when this site seems threatened by a hipper, more salacious site, Eliza decides to start a rumor to keep her forum on top. But what she posts sparks a chain reaction she didn't expect.

If you like Lianne Moriarty's books, you'll like this one. Female protagonists, dark secrets, strong friendships, multiple points of view.

chelseywilson612's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ajkremer's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hvarb03's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

nobookmark_noproblem's review against another edition

5.0

Such a charming read! I adored this book from beginning to end. Such an amazing story of friendship and sisterhood. I could not put this book down and didn't want it to end. I would highly recommend this book--it would also be perfect for a book club!