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State of the Union by Nick Hornby

thetbrstack's review

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3.0

Like the couple in this book, I think Hornby and I should go to some sort of counseling. The spark is gone. At least on my part.

stlake's review

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2.0

I needed a book to read in 2 hours during my commute and at a coffee shop because I was going to get to work early. This book is that long. 

Otherwise, woof. Too-clever banter between a married couple who don’t love one another anymore. They don’t get divorced but they won’t ever be in love again… surely there are other pains in this life! 

rajs's review

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3.0

More of a novella, really. Probably one of my least favorites, from Hornby. Maybe I related to the characters less just because I don't have kids.

maxib's review

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emotional 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

3.25

fuinseog's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

syrand's review

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funny lighthearted 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

emcclean23's review

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.5

ttobin123's review

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funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

tuai's review against another edition

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funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I've always wanted to write dialogue like Nick Hornby. 

ingkvi's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0