Reviews

All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner

krystlekouture's review against another edition

4.0

Loved that the main character was a blogger. Also, thought the ending was very well done.

jflemingwickham's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

dcmr's review against another edition

4.0

Wow, this novel was unexpectedly powerful!

Years ago I read Jennifer Weiner's "Good in Bed," thought it a breezy, entertaining book, and hadn't read any more of her work since that initial chick-lit introduction. But "All Fall Down" is far from light; It is a gripping story with a quick pace, believable plot, and timely subject.

stucknbooks14's review against another edition

1.0

0/10 across the bored. I would prefer to select no stars. The blurb & author is what made me read it, and since I'm not a quitter I finished it. What a mess! It doesn't fall under Weiner's usual Chick Lit. I don't even know what it would fall under?? I was rooting for the MC just for the situation, but her story deserved better. This could have been more than it was.

sundeviljewels's review against another edition

4.0

Weiner is quite garrulous in her writing. It was easy for me to skip lines and still know what was going on. Again, it is summer, and I have TIME to read, and read for large periods of time, allowing me to get into the book more. I cannot imagine how many people in my life who are going through these addictions. I also love that Weiner's stories take place in and around Philadelphia.

pn_hinton's review against another edition

5.0

This is the first Weiner book I have read in a few years and it reminded me why I love her voice so much. I really dove into Allie's story and everything that was going on with her. Weiner did a good job of showing just how easy it is to slip into addiction and how quickly it can happen as well as the justification for everything. It was also very real in what would happen and how someone would do anything to get their addiction fulfilled. Plus the ending was believable even if it was a little abrupt and almost to the point of seeming rushed to tie everything up. I would recommend this for any women who may be going through what Allie is feeling like the weight of their world is on their shoulders and may be tempted to go down that rabbit hole of relying on pain killers, wine, or anything else to get them through the day.

meganlee007's review against another edition

3.0

Right there with her. About a woman with a pills addiction. I have an addiction too. Only mine is delicious yarn and potato chips.

whitmc's review against another edition

4.0

I am a fan. Skeptical at first; the subject of suburban moms being addicted to painkillers while interesting and often overlooked, at first it seemed like the book was going to be more surface level. But I was proved wrong and I am glad. Fast read because you can't put it down (although it drags a bit early in section 3). I recommend, especially for Weiner fans.

ctiner7's review against another edition

5.0

So in love with this... gives you a true and honest view of what it is like to become addicted. Jennifer Weiner is a true artist and her writing is at her best in this beautiful yet sad story. I recommend for all readers. I feel there is a large crowd of people who would love and enjoy this book as much as I did.

taylorturnsapage's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0