A review by charmaineac
A Novel Idea by Aimee Friedman
1.0
Was this a modernization of a Jane Austen novel? If so, I definitely missed the connection. This was total chicklit and far too juvenile for my tastes. I liked the idea of a book club romance, but the story got away from itself.
Norah's motives were somewhat petty, and her actions were eyeroll-inducing. I really disliked all the Rosamund schemes. It's obvious that James was humouring her, and she really did not need to do things like send herself flowers. Seriously, that's wasteful and a bit too extra! From that plot onwards, I felt detached from the story.
I also found our reclusive author annoying. If you make promises to people, you better deliver! A manuscript for a tight-knit group of people is unimpressive. Think about how disappointed everyone else must've been.
Fluffy, shallow, and inconsequential.
Norah's motives were somewhat petty, and her actions were eyeroll-inducing. I really disliked all the Rosamund schemes. It's obvious that James was humouring her, and she really did not need to do things like send herself flowers. Seriously, that's wasteful and a bit too extra! From that plot onwards, I felt detached from the story.
I also found our reclusive author annoying. If you make promises to people, you better deliver! A manuscript for a tight-knit group of people is unimpressive. Think about how disappointed everyone else must've been.
Fluffy, shallow, and inconsequential.