beatriks's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
4.25
I enjoyed this book a lot, the different perspectives (love Ruby, although she only appears here and there) and time jumps.
Also how the mystery unraveled bit by bit, and the descriptions of theater life in NYC, and the tv world in LA added an interesting aspect to the story.
I liked the layered characters of Flora and Margot.
All in all a story about love, family, friendship, privilege, ambitions, betrayal and trust.
There is no perfect life for anybody
Also how the mystery unraveled bit by bit, and the descriptions of theater life in NYC, and the tv world in LA added an interesting aspect to the story.
I liked the layered characters of Flora and Margot.
All in all a story about love, family, friendship, privilege, ambitions, betrayal and trust.
There is no perfect life for anybody
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Medical content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death
readbycarina's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Sexual content and Pregnancy
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Infertility, Infidelity, Classism, Medical trauma, Addiction, and Medical content
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Eating disorder
kelly_e's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Title: Good Company
Author: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 3.0
Pub Date: April 6, 2021
Thanks to Harper Collins Canada for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
T H R E E • W O R D S
Deceptive • Believable • Slow-paced
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Good Company follows three couples, who met while working in New York's theatre industry. Flora and Julian have been happily married for twenty years, yet when she stumbles upon the wedding ring her husband claimed to have lost many summers ago, she begins to question everything she knows. As she works to uncover what really happened that summer it will impact everyone. A story of secrets and deceit, of relationships and friendship, of marriage and parenthood.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This dual time line novel delves deeps into life long relationships, human connection and the ripple effect of our choices. It started out strong, but I struggled to stay invested in the characters lives or the story, and at times it felt very soap opera-like. With this one, it may be more of a 'it's me and not the book' issue, as I'm not sure I mesh well with the author's dry humour or this type of character driven novel.
I certainly didn't love this book, but I do appreciate the writing, the reminder of the ever changing motion that is life, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the absolutely beautiful cover art.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers who like character-driven plots
• fans of The Nest or All Adults Here
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Bad things happened. The people closest to you surprised you in the most disappointing ways."
Author: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 3.0
Pub Date: April 6, 2021
Thanks to Harper Collins Canada for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
T H R E E • W O R D S
Deceptive • Believable • Slow-paced
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Good Company follows three couples, who met while working in New York's theatre industry. Flora and Julian have been happily married for twenty years, yet when she stumbles upon the wedding ring her husband claimed to have lost many summers ago, she begins to question everything she knows. As she works to uncover what really happened that summer it will impact everyone. A story of secrets and deceit, of relationships and friendship, of marriage and parenthood.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This dual time line novel delves deeps into life long relationships, human connection and the ripple effect of our choices. It started out strong, but I struggled to stay invested in the characters lives or the story, and at times it felt very soap opera-like. With this one, it may be more of a 'it's me and not the book' issue, as I'm not sure I mesh well with the author's dry humour or this type of character driven novel.
I certainly didn't love this book, but I do appreciate the writing, the reminder of the ever changing motion that is life, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the absolutely beautiful cover art.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers who like character-driven plots
• fans of The Nest or All Adults Here
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Bad things happened. The people closest to you surprised you in the most disappointing ways."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Medical content and Chronic illness
Minor: Medical trauma and Cursing
writtenbydnicole's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Cursing, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
liblibby's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Infidelity
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