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Jeden dzień by David Nicholls

amandazjo11's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

is this a good book??? I honestly don't know because I love this story so much I couldnt care less about the writing. I cry so much at the end. 

luke1972's review against another edition

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5.0

I've surprised myself at how much I enjoyed this book, especially as I'd say it wasn't my type of book. Definitely worth a read.

ascapola's review against another edition

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3.0

I liked the premise, but was disappointed. Dexter is a pain in the arse and Em sounds lovely, but self-righteous. And their dithering just gets tedious. The end was moving, but I didn't quite get it - he loved her more than he realised?

bridgetbrooks's review against another edition

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3.0

Having really enjoyed You Are Here and Us by David Nicholls, I thought I’d read One Day, his much earlier and much loved novel published in 2009.

There are lots of positives: DN writes excellent characters and interesting, often funny dialogue. (He probably couldn’t write a bad novel.) The novel is well structured as it switches between the two main characters, Dexter and Emma, for two decades or so from when they first meet in 1988. There are interesting additional characters too. He captures the different years very well by reference to events, music, technology etc. and shows how the characters develop and change over time.

However, the one thing that spoilt the novel for me was that I loathed Dexter. I just couldn't get over the fact! However, I will continue to work through all DN's other novels because I love his writing.

jadshak's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lillimk's review against another edition

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mr david nicholls made me CRY. Loved this book!! started reading it in edinburgh so felt very immersive. u should read it

marsweeney's review against another edition

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5.0

This book was so heart-wrenching and emotional. It was a bit of a slow start but once you learned about the characters and their stories, the plot moved much quicker.

Focusing on the evolving friendship in the 20 years after finishing University on the same day every year. By exploring love in a multitude of different forms, it truly emphasises the passing of time and how quickly lives can change for the better or worse. As someone in their 20s who is confused about the future, it was a comforting read.

merivaldes's review against another edition

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3.0

I was really enjoying this book & then ALL OF A SUDDEN ….???? I have no words to say about the ending

tele_vengelism's review against another edition

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emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sukyamuffin's review against another edition

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

5.0