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Nora schrijft haar eigen verhaal by Annabel Monaghan

44 reviews

lcg527's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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frantically's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Such a good romance! I got through it in a day and it definitely made the day better. Nora is such an engaging main character and I loved the focus on her kids. Leo seemed like he would be such a dick but he pleasantly surprised me (and Nora 🤫)! Wish the drama had been wrapped up a bit quicker at the end but that's my only criticism.
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katiejohns's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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amberlfaris's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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kshertz's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Cute and very meta romance book. Successful author has a fling with an actor? He falls in love with the kids first? There’s a shitty ex involved? These are all drama points that sucked me in and I wanted to  see if it was going to end predictably or not. It’s worth the read!
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atamano's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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thevioletfoxbookshop's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Ok, first of all... THE. PLOT. TWIST.
Second... THE FEELS!!!

I adored this book from start to finish. It was equal parts heart-wrenching and utterly delightful. I normally find the miscommunication trope to be both stressful and annoying, but Annabel Monaghan does it so well that it didn't bother me at all. In fact, I kept turning those pages like this was some kind of psychological thriller instead of the perfect rom-com. I've read a few other reviews saying that the book was a bit unrealistic... which, fair enough, but it is FICTION! Sometimes fiction should be fantastic, otherworldly, and more of an escape from reality, right?

I loved all of the characters so much. Each one felt so well written and deeply developed. I also really loved that the story is just as much about self-love and being a whole and happy person without a romantic partner as it is about a romantic relationship bringing the characters joy. 

If you've read any of my other book reviews, you know I'm a sucker for nature. And Nora Goes Off Script does not disappoint in this respect either! From the sun rise and hydrangeas to the magnolia trees and bird sanctuary, there's such a clear appreciation for the natural world that surrounds us and it makes the story all the more beautiful for it.

I laughed out loud, I swooned, and I even yelled "WHAT?!" out loud a bunch of times at the end. It's the quintessential charming love story that you'll be able to devour in one weekend, with a twist!

If you're a fan of Emily Henry's work, I'd highly recommend you check out Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan!
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hazelgirl21's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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twistykris's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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purplepenning's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

I enjoy the single mom, writer's life perspective and the self-referential meta-Hallmark-movie-ness of it all but I was expecting a little more depth to that aspect. Something a little more subversive. There are a couple of tropes here I don't enjoy and pacing that didn't quite work for me. An enjoyable, fast, meta-Hallmark-movie read with a few amusing and relatable lines and scenes.
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