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A review by kba76
The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
That was definitely not what I expected. Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this before publication.
The Charlie Method focuses on what, for many, is a very unconventional situation. It explores how three people can end up in a relationship together, beyond the ‘trying-it’ fumble that seems to be the norm.
There’s a lot of sex. From the start to the end there’s a lot of activity. Oral sex, sex talk, sexting and actual sex. At the risk of sounding like a knock-off Leah from ‘DNA’ sex features heavily. And there’s no denying it’s good sex. It would be rather disappointing in such a book to have a letdown experience, or even just not that exciting. So, that’s one box ticked.
I liked the book for so many more reasons than that though.
Charlie is a character who feels pressured to act/behave a certain way. She sets herself up feasibly high standards. She gives so much, and doesn’t always have people looking out for her. Given how Will and Beckett look out for her, it’s not hard to see why she works her hardest to make their set-up work.
The book explores many complicated relationships without seeming heavy-handed. There’s the expected humour and sarkiness that brings some of the peripheral characters to life. And it left me with a smile on my face!
The Charlie Method focuses on what, for many, is a very unconventional situation. It explores how three people can end up in a relationship together, beyond the ‘trying-it’ fumble that seems to be the norm.
There’s a lot of sex. From the start to the end there’s a lot of activity. Oral sex, sex talk, sexting and actual sex. At the risk of sounding like a knock-off Leah from ‘DNA’ sex features heavily. And there’s no denying it’s good sex. It would be rather disappointing in such a book to have a letdown experience, or even just not that exciting. So, that’s one box ticked.
I liked the book for so many more reasons than that though.
Charlie is a character who feels pressured to act/behave a certain way. She sets herself up feasibly high standards. She gives so much, and doesn’t always have people looking out for her. Given how Will and Beckett look out for her, it’s not hard to see why she works her hardest to make their set-up work.
The book explores many complicated relationships without seeming heavy-handed. There’s the expected humour and sarkiness that brings some of the peripheral characters to life. And it left me with a smile on my face!