JanB’s review of The Two Lives of Lydia Bird > Likes and Comments

Sorry this was a flop for you. I liked it more, but you are so right that it doesn't even compare to her last release. It's also like the third "in my dreams" story I've read recently so that probably didn't help matters.

Again, I always love your reviews. I really appreciate that you don't worship everything you read haha! "I could not care less" lol

Better luck with your next one, Jan; good thing you didn't force yourself to read the entire book.

Oh well ....... your next will be amazing!! :)

@kelly, I’m just a curmudgeon! So funny reading the blurb and feeling the exact opposite!

@Katie, thank you! I try to not be a Negative Nellie but I do know what I like and don’t. Good to know it’s appreciated :)

@Jenna, thanks! I came close to thinking about finishing since I’d read so much then I came to my senses! Lol

@Richard, thanks, I hope so! 🤞

Hope your next book is amazing! 💖

@Julie, thank you!

Thanks for your honesty Jan! You make me laugh! I’ll definitely skip this one. Hope your next book is excellent!

We all get books like that and I agree no point in continuing. Thanks for the heads up, Jan. :):)

Sorry this one was not for you, Jan! Hope you love your next one.

Lol, Jan! Good on you for not reading all the way through a book you didn't much care for.

I enjoyed Silver’s last book but just haven’t felt drawn to this one. Your review helps me confirm I’m making the right call, Jan ;) Hope you do love your next book though!

I enjoyed One Day in December too! Shame this one was not as good. I’m rubbish at giving up on a book ... so well done in deciding to do that !

I’m impressed you got so far in the book. Hope your next is much better.

I’m with you, Jan. When I begin skimming and skipping, it’s time to put it down

@lindsay, lol, thanks! I hope so too! 😊

@Peter, I seem to be getting more than my fair share of them lately 😝

Oh boy!! Thanks for the heads up.

@Mary Beth, thanks!

@Yun, my only regret is not giving up sooner! Lol

That's a bummer, Jan! Hope you're next read is better.

@Brandice, your instincts were right! I need to hone mine better :)

@Sandra, I used to be the same but no more! Life truly is too short :)

@Kelli, I was a captive audience on a plane and I do hang in there a bit longer when it’s a review book. Which in this case was a mistake :(

@Tammy, fighting the urge to skim is always my first hint 😉

@Andrea, you’re welcome but if you have it you read perhaps you’ll love it! I’m so often here outlier ;)

@Erin, thank you!

Wonder what side of the fence I will end up on! I recently rated a romance that was getting all 5 star reviews a weak 3 stars, so.....🤔

@Jayme, if only we could predict ahead of time, right? I hope you love it and I’ll be watching for your thoughts!

Well, I’m glad I skipped this one. I loved her last one too. Life’s too short to read boring books Jan! 😊

I was hesitant to read this, Jan, and your review confirms my initial feeling. I hope your next book is much more enjoyable!

I hope you love your next one, Jan!

@Suzy, thank you. I wish I had done the same :( I feel the sane way. Life is definitely too short and even if it’s not for me, there is a market for every book :)

@Meredith, very good choice. I hope to get better at discerning books that are right for me!

@Jennifer, thanks, I hope so too :)

You definitely did the right thing, Jan. If it’s not working move on, there’s plenty more books out there. I hope your next 📖 is a good one!

Yay for ditching a loser! Hope your next is a knockout!

Thanks for the good laugh this morning Jan! Loved this honest review.

I also enjoyed the last book, but decided to skip this one (maybe a good decision!)

Ha ha. Thanks for the warning!

Oh, dear! Thanks for your honest review.

great honest review, I have also given myself more permission to not finish books that I'm bored with, find mediocre or are just plain bad!

sorry, it didn't work out, Jan. I hope you love your next read :)

Ohhh no! I really want to read this and just got it. Sorry it wasn't better for you!

@Andrew, thanks! My goal is to figure it out before 53% 😉

@Debbie, thanks :)

@Nancy, thank you, I often feel like a curmudgeon so I appreciate that! 😊

@Holly, I wish I had done the same 😉

@Theresa Allen, you’re welcome! But remember I’m the curmudgeonly outlier 😉

@Dana, I was so disappointed! :(

@Dorie, that’s a very good permission to give ourselves! Life is truly too short.

@Deanna, thank you!

@Kim, oh no, I’m sorry. I wish I had liked it better but many did, so hopefully you will too:)

Gosh surprised you made it to 53!