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livingin_ficiton's review against another edition
Writing in third person. Not my cuppa tea AT ALL
becross96's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
chrissireads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Sarra Manning’s Adorkable so I was really looking forward to getting stuck into her ‘grown up’ book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading It Felt Like A Kiss, I thought it was well written, funny and incredibly easy to read.
The story is about Ellie Cohen. A very good girl, apart from occasionally drinking too much and attracting some awful boyfriends. The guys she picks are people who need her help to overcome their problems, then once they’ve overcome their problems they finish with her for someone better. Ellie hides a secret though. She is the secret lovechild of a famous UK rockstar. She hasn’t met him before, and has nothing to do with him. However, Ellie’s life is turned upside down after a scorned ex boyfriend steals proof of Ellie’s dad identity and sells it to the tabloids.
What I really love about Sarra Manning’s characters, are they are so real. You can easily relate to them. I think most people know an Ellie or are Ellie. The good girl who is called uptight, simply because they don’t let go as much as others. It’s easy to see how Ellie, being the ‘good girl’ she is, felt completely overwhelmed about being thrust into the limelight. I definitely couldn’t cope with that lifestyle. Sarra Manning portrays Ellie’s struggles with being in the public eye incredibly well. I thought Ellie and David’s (her love interest) relationship was believable, but I didn’t find David all that likeable.
I wasn’t overly fussed with the story jumping from Ellie to her mother Ari’s life. It was interesting enough, but I wouldn’t have missed it if it wasn’t there. I think that’s because I just really enjoyed Ellie’s point of view. I loved following her story and seeing how she coped with such turmoil.
I would definitely recommend this book to chick-lit fans. It’s engaging and incredibly readable. Worth taking a look at.
The story is about Ellie Cohen. A very good girl, apart from occasionally drinking too much and attracting some awful boyfriends. The guys she picks are people who need her help to overcome their problems, then once they’ve overcome their problems they finish with her for someone better. Ellie hides a secret though. She is the secret lovechild of a famous UK rockstar. She hasn’t met him before, and has nothing to do with him. However, Ellie’s life is turned upside down after a scorned ex boyfriend steals proof of Ellie’s dad identity and sells it to the tabloids.
What I really love about Sarra Manning’s characters, are they are so real. You can easily relate to them. I think most people know an Ellie or are Ellie. The good girl who is called uptight, simply because they don’t let go as much as others. It’s easy to see how Ellie, being the ‘good girl’ she is, felt completely overwhelmed about being thrust into the limelight. I definitely couldn’t cope with that lifestyle. Sarra Manning portrays Ellie’s struggles with being in the public eye incredibly well. I thought Ellie and David’s (her love interest) relationship was believable, but I didn’t find David all that likeable.
I wasn’t overly fussed with the story jumping from Ellie to her mother Ari’s life. It was interesting enough, but I wouldn’t have missed it if it wasn’t there. I think that’s because I just really enjoyed Ellie’s point of view. I loved following her story and seeing how she coped with such turmoil.
I would definitely recommend this book to chick-lit fans. It’s engaging and incredibly readable. Worth taking a look at.
jnikolova's review against another edition
5.0
David Gold
Well, I certainly loved this.
I was recenly in London so the atmosphere was so familiar and realistic to me, down to the accents of the old ladies.
Of course, none of the characters was perfect, au contraire, they were so flawed, so real! Every time I read a book, I try to measure just how palpable the characters are, and count me impressed, these people were marvelous!
I loved Ellie's feelings toward David (that is, I didn't always like David himself, to be honest). But the passion she felt, the knot in her stomach, oh boy, have I felt that.
Overall, I expected a sugarcoated frustrating little book, and instead I got this smart, funny and painfully realistic lovely novel about the world as it is wheather we like it or not.
Well, I certainly loved this.
I was recenly in London so the atmosphere was so familiar and realistic to me, down to the accents of the old ladies.
Of course, none of the characters was perfect, au contraire, they were so flawed, so real! Every time I read a book, I try to measure just how palpable the characters are, and count me impressed, these people were marvelous!
I loved Ellie's feelings toward David (that is, I didn't always like David himself, to be honest). But the passion she felt, the knot in her stomach, oh boy, have I felt that.
Overall, I expected a sugarcoated frustrating little book, and instead I got this smart, funny and painfully realistic lovely novel about the world as it is wheather we like it or not.
k_lupin's review
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
whyteal's review against another edition
5.0
I have an incurable weakness for Sarra Manning's novels.
herondaleducks's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
georgieo's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
jawjuhh's review against another edition
4.0
Not my favorite of her works, but a wonderful read nonetheless. I loved seeing previous characters making an appearance, and The relationship between Ari and Ellie was extremely touching. David isn't my favorite romantic lead but he isn't so bad. Also, alway a bonus, Paris!