A review by meredithamadee
Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really enjoy Abbi Waxman’s writing! She describes life and circumstances in such a funny and relevant way. She describes things that everyone notices but might not have the words for. I love her humor and warm-hearted writing and it’s definitely what keeps me picking up her books. This story was a little heavier than I expected and featured too much body and fat shaming for my liking which is why I knocked off a star.  Compared to her other books I’ve read (Nina Hill… and Garden of Small Beginnings) this one tipped the scales to heavier as opposed to having a good balance of reality and heartwarming content. Regardless, I love her writing and definitely recommend her books! I think my mom friends would love this one due to its insights into parenting and marriage.
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