A review by alimoo511
The American Roommate Experiment, by Elena Armas
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
First things first there is NO reason for Lucas to have been a surfer for any reason. The way he is written even if you wanted to pretend that cooking wasn't his passion then he fit way more as any other career. This dude did not talk nor acted like he cared about surfing at all.
Second of all again it did not feel like Rosie was the writer here. It did not feel like it was Rosie talking when it came to writing it felt like Elena. Elena Armas is such a bland writer to begin with but I have never read a book where I physically FELT the author in the story more than the characters. Everytime Rosie went into it about writing it just felt like you were hearing Elena Armas' voice going on and on about hard it was to write this book especially on the deadline.
I had a fun time and I actually liked the romance which feels like a fluke. I am convinced I only enjoyed the romance so much because I am sick and needed something not to have to think too deeply about. Overall, anything good I could say would not have been enough to save this story.I am absolutely convinced Elena Armas was just pressured to write a book at a professional pace, couldn't cope, threw this up and hoped everyone wouldn't notice.
Second of all again it did not feel like Rosie was the writer here. It did not feel like it was Rosie talking when it came to writing it felt like Elena. Elena Armas is such a bland writer to begin with but I have never read a book where I physically FELT the author in the story more than the characters. Everytime Rosie went into it about writing it just felt like you were hearing Elena Armas' voice going on and on about hard it was to write this book especially on the deadline.
I had a fun time and I actually liked the romance which feels like a fluke. I am convinced I only enjoyed the romance so much because I am sick and needed something not to have to think too deeply about. Overall, anything good I could say would not have been enough to save this story.I am absolutely convinced Elena Armas was just pressured to write a book at a professional pace, couldn't cope, threw this up and hoped everyone wouldn't notice.