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talypollywaly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
A campy, silly romp. Would've given it a higher rating, but after the first 150 pages, you can tell the author was struggling to find a way to end this or meet a page minimum. Could've done without at least 80 pages.
bastonikov's review against another edition
4.0
Likes quirky, awkward and funny characters? Feel like you need a break from all that angst? Doesn't mind a little bit of absurdity, rom com style? Jane's World is the book for you! A pleasant way to spend an afternoon, especially if the last book you've read has left you emotionally drained/a little bit scarred for life.
thoranorak's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hhushaw's review against another edition
1.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. DNF. I wanted to like this book, but I couldn't handle it anymore and quit around 50% in. The humor was great, and I liked Jane, but the lack of passion and emotions in this book gets to me. From what I read, there is still a pull between Jane and Dorothy, but we don't feel the emotions from the character, they are flat and did not get me interested in the book and the characters themselves. I was disappointed, when I read, I like to feel, and this was more of a humor book with a lack of emotions. It pains me to give this book such a low rating, but I couldn't even finish it.
bryceoc's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley.
This book is based on a comic strip that I've never read, but you don't need any prior knowledge of the comic to understand this story. It's very much a comic in novel form, low-stakes, funny, and charming in a way that feels like a longer version of a sitcom episode. It's a quick and light read with a sense of fun and optimism that made it easy to like. The writing is in service of the characters and humor, no more and no less.
I wasn't blown away, but it's a decent book to spend a few hours with.
This book is based on a comic strip that I've never read, but you don't need any prior knowledge of the comic to understand this story. It's very much a comic in novel form, low-stakes, funny, and charming in a way that feels like a longer version of a sitcom episode. It's a quick and light read with a sense of fun and optimism that made it easy to like. The writing is in service of the characters and humor, no more and no less.
I wasn't blown away, but it's a decent book to spend a few hours with.
munleigh's review against another edition
3.0
Jane gets a call from her friend that there is a situation at home and when she gets there, she finds a woman named Natasha at her doorstep. Apparently her PayBuddy accounts got hacked and as a result purchased a mail-order bride. Jane works at the public library and enlists the help of her co-workers in order to figure out a way out of the marriage.
Meanwhile, Dorothy is having second thoughts about breaking up with Jane and is jealous when she finds out that Jane is supposedly engaged to Natasha.
I enjoyed the humour in Jane's World which was found throughout the book. Although we find out that Jane used to be with Dorothy, by the end of the book, I found myself rooting for them to get back together. Yes it's silly, but still entertaining.
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I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Meanwhile, Dorothy is having second thoughts about breaking up with Jane and is jealous when she finds out that Jane is supposedly engaged to Natasha.
I enjoyed the humour in Jane's World which was found throughout the book. Although we find out that Jane used to be with Dorothy, by the end of the book, I found myself rooting for them to get back together. Yes it's silly, but still entertaining.
Review also posted here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-nS
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
I've received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have to admit that before reading this book, I've never heard of the author though now I realise she's an accomplished comic strip writer. As a matter of fact, the book is a novelisation of a series of comic books with the same name. The publisher cathegorises this book as "general fiction" so do not expect a typical lesbian romance. The book is more of a screwball comedy or a rom-com. Hence, some situations are hilarious but unrealistic which I found very entertaining. However, if you are looking for a stereotipycal lesbian romance you won't find it here.
I also liked the fact that the book has several illustrations obviously borrowed from the comic strip series though for some people, it might conflict with your own mental images of the characters. The main character, Jane, is an anti-heroine: quirky but at the same time, adorable. The secondary characters are well rounded and are a funny addition to the crazyness of the situations. Additionally, the book makes fun of some lesbians stereotypes like the butch, the androgynous, the femme, etc.
In my opinion, the book will work for you if you take the unreal and bizarre situations very lightly and if you don't take anything seriously. That's what I did and found it very entertaining.
I have to admit that before reading this book, I've never heard of the author though now I realise she's an accomplished comic strip writer. As a matter of fact, the book is a novelisation of a series of comic books with the same name. The publisher cathegorises this book as "general fiction" so do not expect a typical lesbian romance. The book is more of a screwball comedy or a rom-com. Hence, some situations are hilarious but unrealistic which I found very entertaining. However, if you are looking for a stereotipycal lesbian romance you won't find it here.
I also liked the fact that the book has several illustrations obviously borrowed from the comic strip series though for some people, it might conflict with your own mental images of the characters. The main character, Jane, is an anti-heroine: quirky but at the same time, adorable. The secondary characters are well rounded and are a funny addition to the crazyness of the situations. Additionally, the book makes fun of some lesbians stereotypes like the butch, the androgynous, the femme, etc.
In my opinion, the book will work for you if you take the unreal and bizarre situations very lightly and if you don't take anything seriously. That's what I did and found it very entertaining.
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