classiccedar's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
astral_disaster's review
I tried to like this, because I adore geeks in love. But the characters in this are bland and one-sided, and nearly everything they do and say seems implausible and juvenile. Everyone is like a stereotype from a teen drama and the story itself feels boring with not much happening.
offtheraels's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bluestar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
bookswithzaya's review against another edition
2.0
An animator hitting on the hot girl at work, the end.
mlboyd20's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say; a book that quotes Pinky and the Brain gets a shout-out from the very beginning! Now, if you are anything like me, you’ve got the theme song of P&B going through your head.
This book is a love story told from the male POV, an animator male POV at that. So there are plenty of flashes of the comic book scenes from “The Big Bang Theory” but without the complete nerd overhaul. An adult contemporary romance, with plenty of chuckles and palm smacks to the forward moments that keep the reader involved with the story, the characters and the underlying issues at hand. Honestly, most adult books I’ve read have been female POV’s and I wasn’t sure going into this read how it was going to pan out, but I can happily say that it was wonderful!
Nathan has been swooning over Brooke for 2 years and one day luck is on his side and he is able to actually smooth his way into her life. First as a friend, than, well, you get the idea. As a reader, I really felt for Nathan. His embarrassments, his accomplishments, his everyday work atmosphere with those friendships. It was like I was Nathan and not having the wingman view, but 100% in his shoes.
A great read, especially if you are looking for something on the lighter romantic side, humorous but not lacking on conflicts. Honestly, as I read this I could envision certain actors in the parts and it read like a movie. A really, really good movie. I highly recommend this book and especially with all the cartoon quotes, comic book store scenes and included caricatures, it has sent my personal geekness in overload and I’m loving it!
This book is a love story told from the male POV, an animator male POV at that. So there are plenty of flashes of the comic book scenes from “The Big Bang Theory” but without the complete nerd overhaul. An adult contemporary romance, with plenty of chuckles and palm smacks to the forward moments that keep the reader involved with the story, the characters and the underlying issues at hand. Honestly, most adult books I’ve read have been female POV’s and I wasn’t sure going into this read how it was going to pan out, but I can happily say that it was wonderful!
Nathan has been swooning over Brooke for 2 years and one day luck is on his side and he is able to actually smooth his way into her life. First as a friend, than, well, you get the idea. As a reader, I really felt for Nathan. His embarrassments, his accomplishments, his everyday work atmosphere with those friendships. It was like I was Nathan and not having the wingman view, but 100% in his shoes.
A great read, especially if you are looking for something on the lighter romantic side, humorous but not lacking on conflicts. Honestly, as I read this I could envision certain actors in the parts and it read like a movie. A really, really good movie. I highly recommend this book and especially with all the cartoon quotes, comic book store scenes and included caricatures, it has sent my personal geekness in overload and I’m loving it!
rekadnug's review against another edition
2.0
Story line was generally ok - worth it as a freebie book. Although, I found it waaaayyyy too long for what it could be. As a self-professed geek, I get it, we're a different breed...but, it seemed a bit too forced to me. Like someone trying to "show off" geekery rather than really appreciating it. Seemed predictable as well.
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
5.0
Essa história originalmente era uma fanfic de Twilight, conhecida pelo mesmo título. Posso dizer que a adaptação para livro foi muito bem feita! O texto se manteve praticamente o mesmo, apenas tendo algumas mudanças de nomes e pequenas edições. Porém, não senti falta de nada!
A autora Ruth Clampett é filha de Robert Clampett, criador dos Looney Tunes, portanto conhece bem esse universo da animação sobre qual escreve. Os personagens dela tem uma química maravilhosa! É impossível não torcer pelo casal principal. Por várias vezes, prometi que ia ler só mais um capítulo e continuei lendo por horassssss!
É um livro fofo, sexy, engraçado, romântico e muito criativo. Amei!
A autora Ruth Clampett é filha de Robert Clampett, criador dos Looney Tunes, portanto conhece bem esse universo da animação sobre qual escreve. Os personagens dela tem uma química maravilhosa! É impossível não torcer pelo casal principal. Por várias vezes, prometi que ia ler só mais um capítulo e continuei lendo por horassssss!
É um livro fofo, sexy, engraçado, romântico e muito criativo. Amei!
adelita's review against another edition
1.0
os protagonistas são adultos mas agem como crianças, o protagonista principal é um nerdola insuportável... tudo nesse livro é brega e de mal gosto, detestei muito.
a única coisa legal do livro é os desenhos que tem no fim dos capítulos.
a única coisa legal do livro é os desenhos que tem no fim dos capítulos.
adamantium's review against another edition
3.0
On paper this one looks like a disaster (yeah, it's P2P) but I couldn't help being charmed by this book. The obsession with cartoons isn't one I share, but I'm charmed by characters with obsessions, and Nathan was surprisingly charming. I can understand being put off by some of Brooke's behavior, but as someone who's been heartbroken by a few Brookes, I get it. Anyway, it's pretty ridiculous, but a fast, fun read that I found hard to put down, despite my intent to hate it.
Bonus Favorite Character: Arthur, Nathan's dad, is a wacky inventor who talks kind of like a Vulcan. It's so ridiculous, it's kind of wonderful.
Although I can't be Stern Internet Lesbian without noting that Nathan's final Monkeyman comic was mad rape-culture-y and shame on Brooke for encouraging it.
Loved the little illustrations. I wish there had been more.
Bonus Favorite Character: Arthur, Nathan's dad, is a wacky inventor who talks kind of like a Vulcan. It's so ridiculous, it's kind of wonderful.
Although I can't be Stern Internet Lesbian without noting that Nathan's final Monkeyman comic was mad rape-culture-y and shame on Brooke for encouraging it.
Loved the little illustrations. I wish there had been more.