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gabrielle_erin's review against another edition
5.0
This book was simply STUNNING. I have never read such an accurate portrayal of what it is like to be in a long term relationship and have to put in the work to make it function. Many novels discuss the more digestible side of love, but it is not often we see a story wholly focused on the aftermath of when a marriage breaks down, and Wainwright does this so intricately and with such poise. A new favourite - and Australian too! Will absolutely be reading her next book.
julescooper's review against another edition
4.0
A nice light summer read. Particularly enjoyed the ending!
reemski's review against another edition
5.0
Devoured this. Probably at an age where marriages are ending and new lives are starting, so much familiar in this story.
sammy_3003's review against another edition
4.0
Lou and Josh are approaching a crossroads in their marriage. While Lou considers if it is all worth it, she sets herself a challenge each month to reinvest in the relationship. Will it be enough?
This is witty and down to earth tale that many people have experienced. With different chapters told in either Josh or Lou's point of view, the reader gets a better understanding of the issues as an outsider. The character development is told through the passage of time which is cleverly written.
This is witty and down to earth tale that many people have experienced. With different chapters told in either Josh or Lou's point of view, the reader gets a better understanding of the issues as an outsider. The character development is told through the passage of time which is cleverly written.
kirstyn87's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
zkeleher's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ginamacleod's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
4.25
micahhortonhallett's review against another edition
3.0
So the writing was not particularly good, but the characters and situations were so real that it physically hurt to read at times. I really don't know how to rate this one, or whether I would recommend it. She does do a good job of getting into her characters heads, presenting them as flawed human beings and unreliable narrators of their own histories... She also does a decent job of maintaining the suspense in a genre that is so loaded with trope and cliche that it is a virtual impossibility- you have to respect that, right? Still- I just don't know. Three stars for sure, but does it rate four? Dunno. I just dunno.