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_thebookishbarista_'s review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
lilkikay's review against another edition
2.0
It was alright I guess like a great book for the lay people/popular fiction. I'm used to reading classics/ more challenging literature so it was nice in that the material was an easy read.
I'm someone who watched the Netflix series first so I'm a little biased. Though you have to admit the changes in the show make the content more interesting and expand on the characters. Like the Jack and Mel in the book are okay, but I'm more attached to their Netflix counterparts.
It's great that we get Mel and Jack's pov in the book, but as others have remarked, there isn't really much in their narration Like I get that Jack really likes Mel in those jeans and her butt and he's the first chick he liked. I get that Mel feels guilty, but likes how manly Jack is and his butt too
I'm someone who watched the Netflix series first so I'm a little biased. Though you have to admit the changes in the show make the content more interesting and expand on the characters. Like the Jack and Mel in the book are okay, but I'm more attached to their Netflix counterparts.
It's great that we get Mel and Jack's pov in the book, but as others have remarked, there isn't really much in their narration Like I get that Jack really likes Mel in those jeans and her butt and he's the first chick he liked. I get that Mel feels guilty, but likes how manly Jack is and his butt too
karmaversum_28's review against another edition
1.0
Ich kann wirklich darüber hinwegsehen, wenn ein Buch aufgrund seines Alters nicht immer ganz korrekt ist. Aber hier wurden schon im ersten Drittel konstant Körperformen abfällig beschrieben und kommentiert, Kleinstädter als zurückgeblieben dargestellt und Cliches ohne Ende bedient, dass ich absolut nicht weiter hören kann. Dazu kommt, dass die Protagonistin oberflächlich, unsympathisch und überheblich ist. Der Protagonist, von dem ich zu Anfang dachte, er würde es rausreißen, entpuppt sich als komplette Nullnummer. Ich will auf gar keinen Fall weiter meine Zeit mit dieser miesen Geschichte verschwenden, abgebrochen.
rhiannonchouinard's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
laurarash's review against another edition
4.0
I did something I don’t normally do and I watched the Netflix show before I read the book. And it didn’t bother me one bit. The stories are similar but enough different that I didn’t feel as tho I’d already read it. Thoroughly enjoyed the writing style and am eager to see what else happens in Virgin River
slang06's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book - but I didn't actually like the book. The small town aspect was cute and in a lot of ways nice - but it felt too conservative - too old fashioned, anti-feminist, preachy & pro-gun.
I liked Mel and her sister - and how could you not like Jack?! Jack is definitely the highlight of the book. And the romance was fun and well-written. But I felt like Mel ended up not being a strong character in the end, which was a disappointment. I MAY give one of the other books in the series a try b/c I did like the town - but I dunno...
It was decent escapism - but it didn't have enough substance or character development.
I liked Mel and her sister - and how could you not like Jack?! Jack is definitely the highlight of the book. And the romance was fun and well-written. But I felt like Mel ended up not being a strong character in the end, which was a disappointment. I MAY give one of the other books in the series a try b/c I did like the town - but I dunno...
It was decent escapism - but it didn't have enough substance or character development.
seaurchinreads's review against another edition
fast-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? No
Inane and narrowminded.
dyslektikerns_pockethylla's review against another edition
4.0
Jag fullkomligt älskar serien Virgin river, så att jag skulle gilla denna bok fanns det inga tvivel om.
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