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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
had to read in a hurry but loved this book - i loved the use of things to tie many people and stories together. i look forward to reading it again in a few years as i am sure i will
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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This book is so incredibly "London 30-somethings bookclub"-ish. It reminds me so much of the type of books I also read as part of a book club and wouldn't have picked up otherwise... Think [b:The Peculiar Sadness of Lemon Cake|55918226|The Peculiar Sadness of Lemon Cake|Aimee Bender|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|7299170], or [b:Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead|59366182|Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead|Emily R. Austin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1655915331l/59366182._SY75_.jpg|82462924]. I can imagine a group of late 20s - 30s women sitting around discussing this book, with glasses of chardonnay in hand, saying "yeah she's just like me fr".
Which if that sounds disparaging, it isn't meant to be. Because for all my big ergodic literature books, and foreign sci-fi, I am also a late-20s woman from London, and sometimes I too just want to drink a glass of chardonnay with my friends and say "yeah she just like me fr".
Because hey, I did enjoy it. It's so relatable. I loved that I knew every single street she mentioned, and I loved that I could almost figure out exactly where it's set too. All the characters are like people I know in my life. But I think it's not just relatable to me, the story Lauren Bravo tells is relatable to many, many people. It's about personal growth, it's about burnout, it's about friendship. It's about a lot of things I love.
Another review on Goodreads mentions being disappointed it wasn't a romance, but gosh I'm so thrilled it wasn't a romance because I think this book is the perfect anti-romance. Nobody 'finds' themselves in a whirlwind romance. All the personal growth of the characters comes from within, and that's great.
So why only 4 stars? Well, it really isn't the kind of book I normally read. So I really never know how to mark these. Is it a good example of this book, or is bad? I have no idea. It's just warm, heartfelt, uncomplex. Its book club ish. And for some reason I can't articulate, the full title on Everand (the app I listened to the book on) annoyed me every time I read it: "Preloved: A sparklingly witty and relatable debut novel" (I get it, everyone on the app is competing for SEO and to be noticed, and I'm sure it's some PR team's decision not the author).
Which if that sounds disparaging, it isn't meant to be. Because for all my big ergodic literature books, and foreign sci-fi, I am also a late-20s woman from London, and sometimes I too just want to drink a glass of chardonnay with my friends and say "yeah she just like me fr".
Because hey, I did enjoy it. It's so relatable. I loved that I knew every single street she mentioned, and I loved that I could almost figure out exactly where it's set too. All the characters are like people I know in my life. But I think it's not just relatable to me, the story Lauren Bravo tells is relatable to many, many people. It's about personal growth, it's about burnout, it's about friendship. It's about a lot of things I love.
Another review on Goodreads mentions being disappointed it wasn't a romance, but gosh I'm so thrilled it wasn't a romance because I think this book is the perfect anti-romance. Nobody 'finds' themselves in a whirlwind romance. All the personal growth of the characters comes from within, and that's great.
So why only 4 stars? Well, it really isn't the kind of book I normally read. So I really never know how to mark these. Is it a good example of this book, or is bad? I have no idea. It's just warm, heartfelt, uncomplex. Its book club ish. And for some reason I can't articulate, the full title on Everand (the app I listened to the book on) annoyed me every time I read it: "Preloved: A sparklingly witty and relatable debut novel" (I get it, everyone on the app is competing for SEO and to be noticed, and I'm sure it's some PR team's decision not the author).
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Beautiful. Heart warming, funny and brilliant quirky characters.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
this took me so long to listen too but I did really enjoy it. It’s a bit of a ✨no plot just vibes book✨ which I don’t think works for me in audio form. but it’s a lovely story which made me smile many times, it’s was like receiving a hug and a cup of tea from a book
A quite marvellously written, decent story. That being said, I had to take off a star for the general vibe throughout that only a highly social life spent outside of the home is worth living. It simply drives me up the wall when people try to make others feel inadequate for enjoying their home and “alternative” lifestyle.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes