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bookdinosaur20's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Nothing wrong with this book. I did enjoy the story, but I think this is the first time I can say, that I like a movie better.
slcreemer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
portuguese_bookaholic's review against another edition
I’ve had this one on my “currently reading” list for about 6 months and have had absolutely no urge to pick it up.
I love the movie, but honestly I’d rather watch paint dry than read this book.
I love the movie, but honestly I’d rather watch paint dry than read this book.
rumputlaut's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sasyjenn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
alesofi's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
warriorwitchwillow's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
chath90's review against another edition
2.0
The rare case where the movie was better than the book. But I did appreciate Elle and Sarah being friends at the end and getting rid of Warner. This Elle just didn’t seem great at all.
d_iris's review against another edition
2.0
I exclaimed "free to be me!" along with Brooke at the end of this book because I too was free from a jail from which I was wrongfully imprisoned. Don't get me wrong, this book isn't terrible, it just isn't wonderful. For me, anyway. Elle and her gaggle of enemies and would-be-buds are just too frivolous to care about. She shirks her responsibilities and acts as if she's too good for the world she is in. Her and her frenemy Sarah spend all of their energy being petty towards each other even though they respect and even like one another, all to keep the attention of a guy who isn't worth the gum stuck to the bottom of their shoes.
Chick-lit isn't my genre, but being a fan of the now iconic character that is Elle Woods, and having my sister sing this book's praises I thought, why not? But honestly this book's drivel and tedious nature is enough to make me hate books period. Books written like this, with no heart or genuine character are what makes people not want to read in the first place.
Save your time; watch the movie. 2.5/5
Chick-lit isn't my genre, but being a fan of the now iconic character that is Elle Woods, and having my sister sing this book's praises I thought, why not? But honestly this book's drivel and tedious nature is enough to make me hate books period. Books written like this, with no heart or genuine character are what makes people not want to read in the first place.
Save your time; watch the movie. 2.5/5