kenrenreads's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this was such a fun read! In this story, Lola - newly engaged - keeps running into ex boyfriends on the streets of New York. What seems like a weird coincidence suddenly turns into the last thing Lola or anyone else would suspect. These encounters with her ex boyfriends forces Lola to think deeply about her current relationship with her fiancé and ultimately discover what she wants from love.
While reading this, I kept feeling similar vibes to Laura Hankin's two published novels: weird, genre-bending stories about New York City's wealthiest residents and their secret groups. I loved Sloane Crosley's take on this slightly specific subgenre of novels that I am obsessed with. I especially loved how humorous several parts of this book were, especially reading about some of these experiences from our witty main character.
I did find myself getting a little lost between past and present (especially during Lola's final encounter with her ex), but overall I entirely thrilled with this novel and would love to read similar books or more from this author!
Thank you so much to NetGalley + Farrar, Straus, and Giroux MCD for an early copy of this book!
While reading this, I kept feeling similar vibes to Laura Hankin's two published novels: weird, genre-bending stories about New York City's wealthiest residents and their secret groups. I loved Sloane Crosley's take on this slightly specific subgenre of novels that I am obsessed with. I especially loved how humorous several parts of this book were, especially reading about some of these experiences from our witty main character.
I did find myself getting a little lost between past and present (especially during Lola's final encounter with her ex), but overall I entirely thrilled with this novel and would love to read similar books or more from this author!
Thank you so much to NetGalley + Farrar, Straus, and Giroux MCD for an early copy of this book!
wutheringtights's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
angelapursel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bmahaffy's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
joellehernandez's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed listening to this via audiobook because the author herself narrates. Her reading is witty, sarcastic, and intriguing. I found myself wanting to know more about the organization that was running the experience and the science behind these “chance” interactions. The ending was a great surprise though!
johnson_erine4's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Marking this book as funny and lighthearted is not correct to me. You would think that the premise of a book, the main character randomly runs into her exes as part of an experiment by a cult, would be pretty funny. Lots of wild fun, humor and hijinks. but this just wasnt. Maybe a more appropriate tag would be reflective? since thats what the point of the experiment was I guess. I will say that I was surprised by the twist at the end but I also felt the altercation a bit out of character. Strange end to a strange read.
r_dougherty's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Good character sketches, blurry plot line, somewhat overwrought storytelling.