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A review by melsbookspace
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I am conflicted. On its own this book is great, like most of Lynn's books it's like I'm watching my favourite romcom movies when I'm reading.
But on the other hand, this is Wes and Liz. Better than the movies is one of my all time favourite comfort reads and now when I get to the end of that book it's kind of tainted now, because I'll know that they break up 2 months later and it takes 2 years to set things right. It's one of my biggest pet peeves in movie sequels when they break up characters that got their happy ending in the last movie, especially when the characters end up spending years apart - it ruins the happy ending of the previous movie and that's how I feel with this book.
But my whinging and heartache aside I did really enjoy this book, it had all the romcom feels I've come to love from Lynn Painters books.
But on the other hand, this is Wes and Liz. Better than the movies is one of my all time favourite comfort reads and now when I get to the end of that book it's kind of tainted now, because I'll know that they break up 2 months later and it takes 2 years to set things right. It's one of my biggest pet peeves in movie sequels when they break up characters that got their happy ending in the last movie, especially when the characters end up spending years apart - it ruins the happy ending of the previous movie and that's how I feel with this book.
But my whinging and heartache aside I did really enjoy this book, it had all the romcom feels I've come to love from Lynn Painters books.