Reviews

I'll Love You When You're More Like Me by M.E. Kerr

anniefwrites's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

This was such a fun, quirky read. The characters were so distinct, and I loved following their stories and reading their banter. The premise itself is so offbeat that it’s really unlike any other book I’ve read before. Being from the 70s, it’s a mix of old-fashioned charm and some jokes and lines that don’t age well, but generally I loved the tone.

I sort of wish Sabra had reached a similar conclusion to Wally about the course her life was taking, but I also see the merits of showing her in opposition to him, how she can be satisfied moving through the world like she does.

Overall a really enjoyable, light read that I’d recommend for summer. 

sophiaabachnou's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lberestecki's review against another edition

4.0

If you're looking for a legitimately good YA book you'll be disappointed, but if you going into this knowing it is going to be a ridiculous, cheesy 1970s version of YA it is super entertaining. It was pretty predictable, but I enjoyed it.

sentunderscore's review against another edition

2.0

Some quoteworthy lines, but overall nothing really interesting happened.

carolinetalton's review against another edition

3.0

i'm taking a class this semester where we're reading a variety of novels from the 60s-80s that are somewhat "forgotten," or that have fallen out of print and then been reprinted in recent years. Kerr's novel is the first book, and I have to say that I was alternately pleasantly surprised and then a bit disappointed. The characters were really well wrought, but the ending was underwhelming for me!