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goosedollaz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
androbles01's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
devakijayal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book began as something ridiculous. I found the protagonist's internal world bizarre, but very entertaining. I had approached it as a light, summer read and so enjoyed that it was so easy on the mind. But it surprised me by becoming something deeply emotional and moving on female desire, and what it truly means to come into it. I had no idea that post-menopausal life was experienced by so many women as much more mentally peaceful than previous stages of life, and that made me happy. I thoroughly liked our insatiable protagonist, even if the post-break up depression felt excessive when it was introduced into the plot a second time, but I suppose it was making a point there about transgenerational mental illness etc. The moments where the protagonist is preparing for a sexual encounter were always so satisfyingly written, I loved the little beautifications and preparations (buying "beauty foods": avocado, dark chocolate etc). They made her very human. The Davey plot line was just so bizarre but rewarding in the end. Highly recommend this startling and funny book.
ylvyly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
itsolivia's review against another edition
4.25
Started this at a DIY “residency” 30 mins from my home where I promptly got COVID the first night and managed to accomplish nothing else, so very apropos. Separately, learned a ton about peri/menopause!
milbelmama's review against another edition
4.0
Well…her writing is smart, it kept me listening. I had to find out the end but listened at 2x speed. I wonder if this story was revelatory for other women of our age, but for me it was meh. Like a year or two of talk therapy might’ve done the job better cuz the open marriage stuff is getting overdone.
meaglovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
lgravessmith's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
cristelle_snyman's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75