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A review by iaproton
I English U: An International Romantic Comedy by J. R. Laurence
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
2.75
The first five chapters drone on and they're not even that funny about her students and how much she hates her life and how angsty and depressing it is and her student loan bills and how she doesn't get enough students to have enough money. And we meet some computer repair guy and she gets embarrassed in front of him,how she's socially awkward but a nerd and basically it's just an hour of this depressing narrative where nothing happens and her roommate is annoying.
The main character gets whiny and angsty every 2 chapter reducing escapism , there is some mild comedy and her totally crossing boundaries risking her job by contacting a student outside lessons to date him. There's some silly drama and accident resulting in her getting money to fly over to see her student.
Some very uncomfortable conversations while she's on holiday and her heartbreak .The repeated negative ruminations and her self hatred made it off-putting to listen to and her whining her life wasn't perfect.
Multiple sexual references,but closed door. Catholic references .
The twist at the end was great ,amusing and unexpected.
Her friend trauma dumping on her was unpleasant.
Glad this was free on Plus catalogue, not worth a 2nd listen,glad didn't waste a credit.l did get quite a good giggle and most of the ending was satisfying.
The main character gets whiny and angsty every 2 chapter reducing escapism , there is some mild comedy and her totally crossing boundaries risking her job by contacting a student outside lessons to date him. There's some silly drama and accident resulting in her getting money to fly over to see her student.
Some very uncomfortable conversations while she's on holiday and her heartbreak .The repeated negative ruminations and her self hatred made it off-putting to listen to and her whining her life wasn't perfect.
Multiple sexual references,but closed door. Catholic references .
The twist at the end was great ,amusing and unexpected.
Her friend trauma dumping on her was unpleasant.
Glad this was free on Plus catalogue, not worth a 2nd listen,glad didn't waste a credit.l did get quite a good giggle and most of the ending was satisfying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Genocide, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor : being mugged ,arranged marriage,Dangerous driving, animal illness
Moderate : anxiety over money issues ,manipulation