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alexsbooks_'s review against another edition
3.0
Overall I enjoyed this book. I found it really engaging, I just wanted to keep reading and find out what was going on. This book told the story of Stella Sweeney from the present and the past. It started with where her life is now and then jumped back to how she got there, and the first bit of the book flips between the two. I was a bit confused when this first happened because I didn’t realise what was happening, and nothing really was said to make it clear, but once I figured it out I was fine.
Every now and then, mainly at the start, there were little hints at things that had previously happened to her, a tiny mention of something that left me intrigued as to what she is talking about, and what she was talking about is made clear later on in the book, during the flashbacks, when the things she hinted at were actually happening. I liked that it did this as it made the story feel more natural, more like the main character was allowing you to see her life rather then just having her spell it out for you.
Every now and then, mainly at the start, there were little hints at things that had previously happened to her, a tiny mention of something that left me intrigued as to what she is talking about, and what she was talking about is made clear later on in the book, during the flashbacks, when the things she hinted at were actually happening. I liked that it did this as it made the story feel more natural, more like the main character was allowing you to see her life rather then just having her spell it out for you.
mousemilk's review against another edition
2.0
Okay, I've never read any more of her work besides this one but this was one of the most boring books I've ever read. The characters aren't truthfully good people but they can't write them well enough to like them. I spent way too much time on this book
bridgetgoldthorp's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
logophile_life's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hayleyg84's review against another edition
1.0
I normally love Marian Keyes but this one was a real drag to read. I just couldn't bring myself to care. I didn't like any of the characters or the relationships between them. The sections when Stella was in hospital were what interested me most but that section of the book seemed to be over quite quickly and it then just reverted to a very dull chick lit. I expect much better from this author.
status_woe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5