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A review by readwithvirginia
Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an eARC in exchange for a review.
This one was a treat! A classic coming of age, discovering what it means to be an adult read. Laura has moved to LA from New York leaving behind an over-bearing and protective family, ex-fiancé, and the picture of a life they all had for her. She is stepping out on her own for the first time and well a few days in her apartment catches fire and she has no where to go. So what does she do? Head to a bookstore (that girl had the right thought process there). From there we meet a parade of wonderful characters that help Laura discover who she is and help her find her place in this crazy world.
Being an adult makes NO SENSE and this book helps you see a young woman learning that for the first time. It’s okay to ask for help and try new things. None of us have any idea what we are doing so we have to lean on each other to get anywhere.
Also the airport scene was so worth the wait 🥰
The only thing that kept me from making this 5 stars was that I did get confused while reading a few times since you can hear all of the characters thoughts at once. It was odd being in everyone’s head. I ended up appreciating it but it took awhile for me to get used to especially since there were so many individual characters.
I haven’t read any other Abbi Waxman but trust that I cannot wait to go find out more about these characters especially Nina!
This one was a treat! A classic coming of age, discovering what it means to be an adult read. Laura has moved to LA from New York leaving behind an over-bearing and protective family, ex-fiancé, and the picture of a life they all had for her. She is stepping out on her own for the first time and well a few days in her apartment catches fire and she has no where to go. So what does she do? Head to a bookstore (that girl had the right thought process there). From there we meet a parade of wonderful characters that help Laura discover who she is and help her find her place in this crazy world.
Being an adult makes NO SENSE and this book helps you see a young woman learning that for the first time. It’s okay to ask for help and try new things. None of us have any idea what we are doing so we have to lean on each other to get anywhere.
Also the airport scene was so worth the wait 🥰
The only thing that kept me from making this 5 stars was that I did get confused while reading a few times since you can hear all of the characters thoughts at once. It was odd being in everyone’s head. I ended up appreciating it but it took awhile for me to get used to especially since there were so many individual characters.
I haven’t read any other Abbi Waxman but trust that I cannot wait to go find out more about these characters especially Nina!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Alcoholism