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Erin Entrada Kelly This book is about conformity and the myth of the American Dream of the 1950s. April and Frank both think they're different and special -- until they …moreThis book is about conformity and the myth of the American Dream of the 1950s. April and Frank both think they're different and special -- until they realize that they've sold-out to the post-WWII obsession with conformity just as much as anyone else. April suffers from the "feminine mystique," identified by Betty Friedan during the women's movement. It's not just that April didn't want children or doesn't like doing the dishes. It's much more complex than that. The more choices you have, the more freedom you have. The more freedom you have, the happier you are likely to be. April's choices were limited because of a) her own choices; b) the social structure of the 1950s; c) her non-supportive husband; d) her gender. (less)

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is this book worth reading ?! should I watch the movie first or read the book first ????? pls answer

Maggie This book is definitely worth reading BEFORE the movie. There are a lot of details that the movie probably doesn't cover (haven't seen the movie yet).…moreThis book is definitely worth reading BEFORE the movie. There are a lot of details that the movie probably doesn't cover (haven't seen the movie yet). Yates creates these amazing characters and you really feel like by the end of the book you know them because you've been in their head. Hope this helps! (less)

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Is it depressing? I've heard things about the film.

Tressa It is tinged with sadness due to the regrets of the characters and the fact that they aren't fulfilled in their lives, and there are some tragic parts…moreIt is tinged with sadness due to the regrets of the characters and the fact that they aren't fulfilled in their lives, and there are some tragic parts, but I didn't find it depressing in the same way I found The Art of Racing in the Rain, for example. The sadness doesn't linger with me the way some books do. (less)

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Hi everyone! I absolutely loved this book. I don't like what GoodReads suggests as "similar books" to this one. Anybody got some good suggestions for books written in the same no-nonsense and realistic style of Yates? Thank you!

sophie Hi! I also loved this novel, and felt the same way– wanting similar reads!!! Atonement, The Beautiful and the Damned, The Catcher in the Rye, Tess D'U…moreHi! I also loved this novel, and felt the same way– wanting similar reads!!! Atonement, The Beautiful and the Damned, The Catcher in the Rye, Tess D'Ubervilles, Stoner, and Gone Girl are ones that are pretty "no nonsense" and sobering reads. Some Reddit pages suggest some of these, too!
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