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300/619 trop long.
Un peu flat.
Un peu flat.
I have read several of Liane Moriarty’s books and this one was heavier than most. It had some really colorful characters and they all have their own quirks and struggles. There are marriage problems, mental illness, infertility and post-traumatic shock. Even the friendships have strains. It’s a cleverly written story and I loved certain characters, like Vid. Overall 3.5 stars.
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Meh. It was engaging enough with a mid twist and a final zinger. I have highly enjoyed other reads of Liane Moriarty. I now understand why this one has less accolades. The length was too long and the characters relationships too detailed to tie into the final plot twist—at least in my humble opinion. Usually I like a book not to end. I was relieved when this one was over.
If you need likeable characters to enjoy a novel, this is probably not the Liane Moriarty for you. But I think her story telling is even finer here than BLL. Her pacing is stellar, and her description of female friendship is spot on.
I only picked up this book because it was on the speed read shelf and none of the books on my to-read list were available. I really did not enjoy the first 3/4 of the book. I kept reading it but thought it would be forgettable. But the last quarter was so enjoyable. So many loose ends tied up. So much hope and change. Every character had a chapter where you just had to smile and wish them well. So 3 stars for most of the book but 4 stars for the end. Plus I liked Vid and Tiffany and Dakota. Unus
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