triciagill's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
marshmallowbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This book takes place in Ireland so, first of all, listening to the audio version was to take a dive to amazing accents. The plot has a clever premise: a journalist whose job is seriously in trouble, a list of 100 seemingly unconnected names, and a deceased mentor who can no longer divulge the secret to what the names have in common and how they are to be used. Kitty Logan's job depends on finding these people and figuring out what story they fit into.
I liked the premise. I was okay with the resolution, although I feel like it left a bit to be desired. The fleeting kind of semi hints at romance were unnecessary and almost detracted from the story rather than adding to it. But overall, listening to this book provided an acceptable soundtrack to painting a room over a long weekend.
I liked the premise. I was okay with the resolution, although I feel like it left a bit to be desired. The fleeting kind of semi hints at romance were unnecessary and almost detracted from the story rather than adding to it. But overall, listening to this book provided an acceptable soundtrack to painting a room over a long weekend.
khairun_atika's review against another edition
4.0
Cecelia Ahern often tells the story of a female protagonist down on her luck, at her wit's end and trying to piece her messy life back together. This is one such story, but it is definitely more than just that. Kitty Logan is somewhat selfish and manipulative, being a tabloid journalist and all, but she soon rediscovered the true meaning of being a writer upon the death of her beloved mentor. She goes on a quest to complete her mentor's last article, while preserving the latter's legacy in the magazine. Kitty learns about people from all walks of life, meets new friends and slowly atones for her past sins. What I like about this story is the twist in the mysterious list of one hundred names, which makes this book endearing. It really touched me, the way Ahern emphasised time and again that everyone has an extraordinary story to tell. You just have to look a little closer.
sabeetch's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
pinkhydroflask's review against another edition
3.0
RATING: 6/10
If you're looking for fluff, this is exactly what you will get. It's not necessarily a bad thing - Ahern's bright-eyed optimism and her fervent belief in the intrinsic goodness of humans screams at you from every page. you cannot go one paragraph without thinking that this author really, really loves the authenticity of human connections on an emotional level. every person's story had this idealistic and unrealistic quality of untainted hope. there was so much unabashed joy and the overcoming of triumph that my jaded mind simply found incomprehensible. not everybody has their happy ending. not everybody ends up with the boyfriend. the fancy job. the mended relationships. the perfect gift. the triumphant hurrah.
it is a work of fiction, and it is always going to be a work of fiction.
i felt very cheated that the story focused only on 6 names instead of 100 even though 100 would've made for a book as thick as my fridge and would've been a heckload more confusing than this one. there was a lot of dialogue, if you're into that sort of thing, typical for a book of this genre.
one hundred names was definitely an enjoyable read. it is the type of book that you have to read on long bus rides, folklore by taylor swift playing on repeat. it was a good break from all the heavier, more thought-provoking books i've been trying to get through, and will definitely reread this when the occasion calls for it.
If you're looking for fluff, this is exactly what you will get. It's not necessarily a bad thing - Ahern's bright-eyed optimism and her fervent belief in the intrinsic goodness of humans screams at you from every page. you cannot go one paragraph without thinking that this author really, really loves the authenticity of human connections on an emotional level. every person's story had this idealistic and unrealistic quality of untainted hope. there was so much unabashed joy and the overcoming of triumph that my jaded mind simply found incomprehensible. not everybody has their happy ending. not everybody ends up with the boyfriend. the fancy job. the mended relationships. the perfect gift. the triumphant hurrah.
it is a work of fiction, and it is always going to be a work of fiction.
i felt very cheated that the story focused only on 6 names instead of 100 even though 100 would've made for a book as thick as my fridge and would've been a heckload more confusing than this one. there was a lot of dialogue, if you're into that sort of thing, typical for a book of this genre.
one hundred names was definitely an enjoyable read. it is the type of book that you have to read on long bus rides, folklore by taylor swift playing on repeat. it was a good break from all the heavier, more thought-provoking books i've been trying to get through, and will definitely reread this when the occasion calls for it.
jacieandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
So, fans of Sophie Kinsella or other Ahern book will probably like this. Unfortunately, it’s just too damn cliche for me. Everything works out in the end for everyone and the connection between them all isn’t actually a genuine connection (the driving force for the whole plot). I kind of expected that but I was really hoping for a twist and then when it actually was right I was really disappointed. Characters were likable enough but the lack of bringing home a creative set up was disappointing.
stormcloud82's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
caoimhereadz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jena's review against another edition
2.0
The premise of this book is great, but I feel like it just dragged on and on and on. I got really bored toward the middle of it and tried to keep reading but I felt like I was wasting my time. 😔