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A review by bkreadsitall
Nearlywed by Nicolas DiDomizio
funny
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
This book was awesome and I have no notes. It centers on Ray, a 30-something blog writer, who lives on the internet and Kip, a forty-something reputable doctor, who has been previously divorced from a straight marriage and is still in the process of figuring out his life since coming out.
Both characters take a trip to the Earlymoon Hotel for an ‘earlymoon’ vacation, where they are meant to de-stress from wedding planning and recharge their batteries before the big day. From the second they arrive however, the communication and chemistry between the two is strained. While Kip is a private and solitary sort of person, Ray lives out loud. While they love each other other, they begin to question if that is enough to sustain a marriage.
I loved the main characters, both vibrant and fun in their own rights, and yet still so layered and brought different essential elements to their relationship. The miscommunication was realistic! And it was compounded by the generational differences of someone growing up in the 80s vs the 90s. Being a 30 year old, I felt I was a target demographic for this and gained a new perspective through Kip’s experiences.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a romantic plot with depth and something different that questions tradition.
I look forward to working through the authors backlist in the spring!
Both characters take a trip to the Earlymoon Hotel for an ‘earlymoon’ vacation, where they are meant to de-stress from wedding planning and recharge their batteries before the big day. From the second they arrive however, the communication and chemistry between the two is strained. While Kip is a private and solitary sort of person, Ray lives out loud. While they love each other other, they begin to question if that is enough to sustain a marriage.
I loved the main characters, both vibrant and fun in their own rights, and yet still so layered and brought different essential elements to their relationship. The miscommunication was realistic! And it was compounded by the generational differences of someone growing up in the 80s vs the 90s. Being a 30 year old, I felt I was a target demographic for this and gained a new perspective through Kip’s experiences.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a romantic plot with depth and something different that questions tradition.
I look forward to working through the authors backlist in the spring!