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peita_hansen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
dontforgetthelights's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not what I was expecting after nine days 😠but also incredibly ironic and clever - filled with conversation in which no one is listening, suburban dysfunctionality to it's extreme and unproductive conflict resolution hahahah
tonyriver's review against another edition
3.0
A 3.5 stars roller coaster of people talking and rarely listening. Wise children, stupid adults, witty conversations people confused and in or out of love.
A very enjoyable book, quite different to Jordan's previous books, which I preferred, but I like the fact that this is so different. Definitely in the romance genre.
A very enjoyable book, quite different to Jordan's previous books, which I preferred, but I like the fact that this is so different. Definitely in the romance genre.
blodeuedd's review
3.0
Oh these people, I think they got suburbia cabin fever because they all have their secrets and messy lives.
The book is about Janice who arrives to chaos. Her sister's husband has been cheating with a younger woman. They are now fighting and Caroline does not want to give it all up.
But then the chaos gets worse as a neighbour shows up through a window. It seems Caroline was not as innocent as she seemed. And the neighbour and wife will have their own fight.
As Janice tries to meddle in the crisis we learn that she has her own drama. Which was a bit sadder than the suburban drama with the rest.
The book takes place during a weekend. There are fights, revelations and well, everyone makes their own happiness. Nothing is perfect and hearts do not always come into the equation.
It was like watching a trainwreck unfold. Messy lives makes for messy neighbors.
The book is about Janice who arrives to chaos. Her sister's husband has been cheating with a younger woman. They are now fighting and Caroline does not want to give it all up.
But then the chaos gets worse as a neighbour shows up through a window. It seems Caroline was not as innocent as she seemed. And the neighbour and wife will have their own fight.
As Janice tries to meddle in the crisis we learn that she has her own drama. Which was a bit sadder than the suburban drama with the rest.
The book takes place during a weekend. There are fights, revelations and well, everyone makes their own happiness. Nothing is perfect and hearts do not always come into the equation.
It was like watching a trainwreck unfold. Messy lives makes for messy neighbors.
bianca89279's review against another edition
2.0
Hmm ...
This started it out okay, but then it had to turn ridiculous. The situations were unbelievable, the characters exaggerated and I couldn't care less for any of them.
I was made to believe this was funny, which was exactly what I was after, but I didn't even smile.
I can't lie, this book was one big fat disappointment, especially given my high expectations.
This started it out okay, but then it had to turn ridiculous. The situations were unbelievable, the characters exaggerated and I couldn't care less for any of them.
I was made to believe this was funny, which was exactly what I was after, but I didn't even smile.
I can't lie, this book was one big fat disappointment, especially given my high expectations.
lolo007's review against another edition
4.0
I don't read a lot in this genre these days but I'm glad to have made an exception for this. It is a fun comedy that could easily be made into a movie starring Colin Firth, but it also deals with some more serious aspects of relationships and family dynamics. I loved the way all the characters were written, 7 year old Mercedes was my favourite. Toni Jordan's excellent style and humour make this an easy, enjoyable read.
cupkate147's review against another edition
4.0
Utterly ridiculous but I resonated with Janice so much.... Been there, tried to do that, thankfully mine was smart enough to figure it all out. Other characters were annoying AF but if was fun! Done and dusted in about 4hrs.
hellbent's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
textpublishing's review against another edition
5.0
Those who love Toni Jordan for her razor-sharp humour and artful wit will not be disappointed by her latest offering
Our Tiny, Useless Hearts charts the highs and lows of relationships with keen insight and rapturous charm. Dysfunctional families and romantic escapades lay the foundations for this hilariously fun, full-of-heart novel.
‘Harnessing the exquisite timing of the great comedies to the narrative power and emotional intelligence for which she is famous, Toni Jordan brings all her wit, wisdom and flair to this brilliant, hilarious novel.’
Booklover Blog
‘Toni Jordan is in that small group of novelists who can write smart, character- and situation-driven humour, which is to say laugh-out-loud comedy: take Our Tiny, Useless Hearts to the beach.’
Graeme Simsion, Best Books of 2016, Guardian
‘Farce entertains through exaggerated and improbable situations and Jordan has nailed that sentiment in this novel.’
Herald Sun
‘That Toni Jordan’s new novel manages to be a full-length fiction that simultaneously operates as a hugely enjoyable farce and an emotionally rich domestic drama is a testament to her skills as a writer and the charm of her voice.’
Australian
‘An enjoyable romp full of bed-swapping antics, lies and subterfuge…Full of wit and sparkle…In between the hilarious coupling shenanigans the novel is a clever suburban satire and a sly nod to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina.’
Canberra Times
‘Laugh-out-loud funny, yet with real emotion at its core, this is a sexy-smart rom-com about love and marriage…I loved it.’
Australian Women’s Weekly
A new Toni Jordan is always a special pleasure and her latest is a wonderful, witty treat of a novel: cutting and clever, and yet so very romantic, as though P. G. Wodehouse had satirised life in the suburbs.’
Liane Moriarty
‘A concoction of robust jokes, observations both profound and pat and a very nice visual humour, Our Tiny, Useless Hearts rips along.’
Age/Sydney Morning Herald
‘A classic bedroom farce with snappy dialogue and egocentric yet endearing characters…’
Australian Book Review
‘Crafty, clever and comical…Take a little of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, mix well with Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, then set characters in one home, say in Carnegie, and you may begin to understand the wit in this delicious classic farce.’
Readings
‘Crisp and clever…Jordan doesn’t cheat readers on the romance, either – conjuring a flawless but vividly rendered romantic hero and a love story that feels fresh and sexy.’
Saturday Paper
‘I hope romance readers of Australia are like me and have found their way to their hot, biting observations of the ups and downs of love.’
Alpha Reader
Watch Toni Jordan chat about Our Tiny, Useless Hearts here and read an extract from the book on the Text blog.
Our Tiny, Useless Hearts charts the highs and lows of relationships with keen insight and rapturous charm. Dysfunctional families and romantic escapades lay the foundations for this hilariously fun, full-of-heart novel.
‘Harnessing the exquisite timing of the great comedies to the narrative power and emotional intelligence for which she is famous, Toni Jordan brings all her wit, wisdom and flair to this brilliant, hilarious novel.’
Booklover Blog
‘Toni Jordan is in that small group of novelists who can write smart, character- and situation-driven humour, which is to say laugh-out-loud comedy: take Our Tiny, Useless Hearts to the beach.’
Graeme Simsion, Best Books of 2016, Guardian
‘Farce entertains through exaggerated and improbable situations and Jordan has nailed that sentiment in this novel.’
Herald Sun
‘That Toni Jordan’s new novel manages to be a full-length fiction that simultaneously operates as a hugely enjoyable farce and an emotionally rich domestic drama is a testament to her skills as a writer and the charm of her voice.’
Australian
‘An enjoyable romp full of bed-swapping antics, lies and subterfuge…Full of wit and sparkle…In between the hilarious coupling shenanigans the novel is a clever suburban satire and a sly nod to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina.’
Canberra Times
‘Laugh-out-loud funny, yet with real emotion at its core, this is a sexy-smart rom-com about love and marriage…I loved it.’
Australian Women’s Weekly
A new Toni Jordan is always a special pleasure and her latest is a wonderful, witty treat of a novel: cutting and clever, and yet so very romantic, as though P. G. Wodehouse had satirised life in the suburbs.’
Liane Moriarty
‘A concoction of robust jokes, observations both profound and pat and a very nice visual humour, Our Tiny, Useless Hearts rips along.’
Age/Sydney Morning Herald
‘A classic bedroom farce with snappy dialogue and egocentric yet endearing characters…’
Australian Book Review
‘Crafty, clever and comical…Take a little of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, mix well with Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, then set characters in one home, say in Carnegie, and you may begin to understand the wit in this delicious classic farce.’
Readings
‘Crisp and clever…Jordan doesn’t cheat readers on the romance, either – conjuring a flawless but vividly rendered romantic hero and a love story that feels fresh and sexy.’
Saturday Paper
‘I hope romance readers of Australia are like me and have found their way to their hot, biting observations of the ups and downs of love.’
Alpha Reader
Watch Toni Jordan chat about Our Tiny, Useless Hearts here and read an extract from the book on the Text blog.
higginla's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0