After I Do

[Deborah]

Our book starting today.

[Deborah]

I'm about 50 pages in. Really good book. I like how we get to read about how Lauren and Brad first met. Good choice CeeCee!

[Lilith]

I reserved this book from the library WEEKS ago! I can't believe it's not ready to be picked up!! I hope I get it soon!

[Deborah]

Oh no!! It seems like it will be a quick read.

[Carol]

Yes, I agree - a quick read. I started yesterday, almost at pg 100. It's okay so far.

[Carol]

I found a discussion guide for this book online - I thought it might give us some discussion points...

After I Do Reading Group Guide

[Carol]

I'm on p. 184 now - it's getting better...

[Deborah]

Cee Cee wrote: "I'm on p. 184 now - it's getting better..."

Oh nice. I am planning on reading tonight and finishing this weekend. I will look through the discussion guide. Thank you for finding that.

[Carol]

I just finished it. I was a little worried at first but I ended up really liking it.

I found some of the situations and character viewpoints unrealistic, but maybe some people are really that way.

I liked the ending and thought the author did a nice job of bringing closure to all of the subplots.

[Deborah]

I have about 75 pages left. I am hoping they get back together. I was sad when Ryan sent the email he was seeing someone else. I plan on finishing it tonight.

[Carol]

I know I thought that was sad too but I think it needed to happen in order for Lauren to finally let go and start living her own life.

I thought it was funny when he complained about her always having a book in her hand...reminded me of us!!

[Deborah]

Okay finished the book. I gave it three stars. I rather enjoyed the beginning. I liked how everything tied in together at the end. I thought parts were cheesy. I actually enjoyed the friendship between Lauren and her coworker Mila the most. I know Lilith is still waiting for her copy of the book so I won't spoil it. I just didn't find it realistic all those events happened at the same time at the hospital.

[Carol]

true, true...

[Deborah]

Cee Cee wrote: "true, true..."

One thing I was like no way does someone living in Los Angeles leave the key under the doormat when they go for a run. Why would Lauren do that? I live in a secure building in Downtown Portland and lock my door even when I run to the laundry room.

[Carol]

I didn't even notice that Lauren did that. Funny - I am actually in a vacation rental this weekend and the home owner told us we didn't need to lock the door when we go out. I was amazed!

[Lilith]

How life would change in so many ways if we could all do that without worrying....

[Carol]

so true . . .

[Lilith]

Starting this one almost three months later. I still wanted to read it. So far, I'm really enjoying it. It's very well written.

[Lilith]

I have never read a book that is so eloquently written about a relationship. It's so unique from anything else I've ever read. I can relate to the type of dialogue and arguments that they have with eachother in my past relationships. The author is so spot-on, it's incredible. For example, in one of Ryan's e-mails to Lauren (on page 144), when he talks about how he stopped being honest and how he's not sure that Lauren cares...and how he thinks that Lauren assumes what he's going to say or do next...

Really good book!

[Carol]

I'm glad you like it! That's great insight.

[Lilith]

That's so funny that Charlie gives his one night stands his phone number because condoms 98% effective! haha!