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A review by xandriaisreading
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner

emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

At first the power dynamic (boss/employee) gave me pause. Then the 14 year age difference threw me off.

I was not rooting for Jo one bit. She was selfish and was the reason Emma went through what she did.

The bit with Barry. Jo dismissing Emma. Jo's dad. I was not prepared for any of it. My mouth dropped both times and I was pissed.


Jo was hella hypocritical!
"But what's the use of being a former child star Hollywood darling if I can't stand up for people who can't do it on their own?" OH LIKE YOU SHOULD'VE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING? WHEN EMMA WAS VERY CLEAR SHE WAS UNCOMFORTABLE WITH NOT CLEARING UP THE RUMORS? WHEN SHE EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE WOULD THINK OF HER????


I think the main thing for me here was the unequal power dynamic, J 's selfishness and the miscommunication. How they just assumed what the other was thinking or how they felt. Wanting to talk but being wary of the power dynamic. WHERE WAS THAT CONCERN FROM THE BEGINNING???

It just missed the mark for me.

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