so-soI can deal with unlikable characters, but in this book they got more unlikable as each chapter unfolded and I found nothing to redeem them. Every character is in a weird spot where they think they are superior while simultaneously feeling like everyone else feels superior to them. The final act of the “first love” was so selfish. I don‘t understand those who call the book romantic. Some decent writing, but not enough to save it for me.
bailedI attempted a few times, but I eventually bailed. Lovely romanticized descriptions, but it seemed like the retelling of a dream instead of memories. My first try reading this celebrated author. I am not convinced I will try another of her works.
#NovemberStats
4-Non-fiction
6-Historical Mysteries
8-Mysteries
#NFNovember #AdventuresinPhilosophy #readyourkindle #serieslove2024
Escapism, escapism, this month.
Way behind in reviews!🤯
Looking forward to starting my November pick. October‘s book was a good read.
pickHey Team #Flerken, I finally finished a book this month!
This was my first by Ann Patchett and I‘ll definitely be reading more by her. This was an excellent story of grief, hope, resilience, love, and MAGIC. The characters seem so real to me. I even feel like I‘ve held the rabbit.
Read if you like unconventional relationships, found family, the American dream, and women uplifting women.
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#HauntedShelf
🎩 I started this yesterday for my book club on Saturday. That‘s the 5th book I‘ve read part of this month, and I have finished 0 for various reasons.
🪚 Sorry team #Flerken! If there were points for starting a book, reading part of a book, dnfing a book…I would be killing it! 😅
🐇 Enjoying this one so far anyway!
🪄 Taken today in line at a new-to-me vegan bakery that was very cute but medium yum.
#hauntedshelf #alwaysbringabook
pickA story about love and family in all its forms. I really liked these characters and their unusual family dynamics. Patchett always creates such vivid, specific, interesting characters and relationships.
pickAnother ARC that‘s been on my shelf for years. Thanks to #ReadOrDonate I‘ve read it and gave it to my daughter to read.
Stella is in witness protection and is struggling with her secrets and her new life. Something needs to change. She has some tough decisions and choices to make.
#BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin #ReadOrDonate #readyourTBR #Roll100
