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A review by devinder
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
2.75
This book put me in a reading slump.
I did enjoy some parts but overall, but overall I didn't love it.
The book seems separated to me with the complex character of Nora with her mommy and intimacy issues, the complicated relationship with the main character's sister, Libby, and then the romantic relationship with Charlie. It felt slightly like 3 different stories and was trying to do too much.
Also, I didn't think the Frigid storyline was well done, I thought it was underdeveloped as it seemed to just catapult Nora into wanting to become an editor again. Also, it was supposed to mirror Nora's life but felt like that was only really shown on 2 occasions when it was first introduced and near the end. For me, there were small things that annoyed me, one of them was the nickname that Libby has for Nora, "Sissy", I just hate that nickname and was something small that was irritating.
However, I did thoroughly enjoy Charlie and Nora's relationship it didn't feel rushed nor had a maddening 3rd act breakup which I loved. Their relationship felt real and natural, which is always amazing to read. There were some parts where I genuinely laughed and giggled.
I did enjoy some parts but overall, but overall I didn't love it.
The book seems separated to me with the complex character of Nora with her mommy and intimacy issues, the complicated relationship with the main character's sister, Libby, and then the romantic relationship with Charlie. It felt slightly like 3 different stories and was trying to do too much.
Also, I didn't think the Frigid storyline was well done, I thought it was underdeveloped as it seemed to just catapult Nora into wanting to become an editor again. Also, it was supposed to mirror Nora's life but felt like that was only really shown on 2 occasions when it was first introduced and near the end. For me, there were small things that annoyed me, one of them was the nickname that Libby has for Nora, "Sissy", I just hate that nickname and was something small that was irritating.
However, I did thoroughly enjoy Charlie and Nora's relationship it didn't feel rushed nor had a maddening 3rd act breakup which I loved. Their relationship felt real and natural, which is always amazing to read. There were some parts where I genuinely laughed and giggled.