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ephoenix's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarahbartonbridges's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
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
laurenwatersjackson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Death
wendyhuntking's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I hated the last 5 pages.
theredhead15's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
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
4.5
I really loved this book. Great writing. I kept wanting to read more, even though it wasn't a propulsive plot, it was just that well-written.
theresaclaire's review against another edition
3.0
I can see how the complexity of Julia's character would not appeal to all readers- not many books spend a lot of time exploring the winding web of the mind when it comes to motherhood and marriage. I liked that it showed her character struggling with loving her child, but also being miserable as a mother. This is an important perspective to have in the world, and I hope it leads to more nuanced discussions of what it really is like to be a mother and a wife. I felt the book could have been half as long... I started to skim a bit towards the end.
kkirkton's review against another edition
2.0
This story wasn’t as compelling to me as The Most Fun We Ever Had was. Plus there was a highly unlikeable main character. I’m glad I listened to the audiobook – the narration was excellent and saved me from quitting.
jessicagloe's review against another edition
2.5
well written, just ultimately not for me. i felt intrigued for a good 25% of the book and then just felt let down by each part of conflict that was revealed. it became a slog that i wanted to get through because it was well written and thought out, but just not what i typically like
hgibson's review against another edition
3.0
I like what this book was trying to do, but it didn’t land for me. I also don’t think I’m the intended audience, and this might hit differently for mothers and/or wives in middle age.
I liked the discussion of what life is like for women who check the “normal” life boxes (marriage, motherhood, etc) but find themselves dissatisfied. I think we need more space/community around this concept.
I also categorize this book in the unhinged woman genre, which I typically love. The characters just didn’t feel real to me. I wasn’t rooting for this woman or her boring husband.
I liked the discussion of what life is like for women who check the “normal” life boxes (marriage, motherhood, etc) but find themselves dissatisfied. I think we need more space/community around this concept.
I also categorize this book in the unhinged woman genre, which I typically love. The characters just didn’t feel real to me. I wasn’t rooting for this woman or her boring husband.