Type of read: Commuter Read.

What made me pick it up: I continually get sucked into Hoover's books. I want to hate them so much but there's always something that makes me pick up the next one. I absolutely hate that I love their books.

Overall rating: Here's the deal - I find Hoover's books to be some of the most cringy, frustrating, simplistic pieces of writing that I've ever picked up...HOWEVER, I'm continually coming back for the next story, so that must mean they are doing something right. I do find that a lot of times the characters are underdeveloped, shallow, and just meh (and I mean the writing of the characters, not the character traits themselves)...but I love the story concepts and I think that's what keeps me coming back book after book. I believe another reviewer said it best when they said that Hoover's books are "compulsively readable" and I wholeheartedly agree. Unfortunately, that compulsion to pick up the book and see what story lies inside isn't usually satiated by the end of the pages and I'm usually left annoyed and underwhelmed.

All of that to say, 'November 9' is a quick read with an unexpected ending. Obviously, I enjoyed it enough to finish it in one day - I also listened to this one at 2x speed as an audiobook during my workday. It isn't a life-changing, gut-wrenching, must-read, but it's good, probably one of my more liked of their works. I would actually consider recommending this one. Like many of Hoover's books, I'd categorize it as a perfect travel read. Stick me on the beach or on an airplane with the latest Hoover book and a margarita and I'd be in self-loathing heaven.

Reader's Note: 'November 9' includes scenes surrounding suicide, including information on the act and aftermath.