A review by andreealaura
Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I listened to this book and I think I wouldn't have finished it if I read it. Reid books don't usually feel like this, so this was a surprise for me. I can't really pin point what felt so disconnected for me, but it felt a little bit like a chore.
The characters weren't all that bad and I liked the way she told the story. It felt good and natural. But I couldn't really give two cents about the people in this book. Now that I think about it, I think the problem was that there were too many characters that needed my attention. When I wanted to get into one and relate and care, then another would take center stage and I would have to start all over.
I cannot say I found the book particularly enjoyable compared to other books of Reid's, even though this book is totally a Taylor Jenkins Reid book.
The characters weren't all that bad and I liked the way she told the story. It felt good and natural. But I couldn't really give two cents about the people in this book. Now that I think about it, I think the problem was that there were too many characters that needed my attention. When I wanted to get into one and relate and care, then another would take center stage and I would have to start all over.
I cannot say I found the book particularly enjoyable compared to other books of Reid's, even though this book is totally a Taylor Jenkins Reid book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Death of parent