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rosemwood's review against another edition
4.0
Three long lost high school friends reconnect after a wake when they are 39 and decide to do a bet that ends on their 40th birthday. There are some revaluations and a lot of tension. I felt that the main character was a bit judgemental. I would not read this book again. One time was enough.
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
This is a charming read. Right from the beginning I connected with Eloise. She is warm and everyone seems drawn to her. However, you can't talk about Eloise without mentioning her friends, Lynne, and Teresa. They are some good friends. Each woman seemed to embrace the bucket list idea with gusto. In fact, if it had not been for the bucket list, I think that the women would have been fine but not great. The list forced them to open up more; especially Eloise. I need to step back a moment and talk about the love interest, Shawn. He was a sweet guy. He and Eloise were good together. The romance was not in the extreme heat zone but it was like a mild chili pepper zone.
While, I did enjoy this book, after about half way if maybe not a little before I did find my excitement to waver and go down some. I did continue reading on some more but it was fine. Nothing that put me over the top. Yet, I would read another book by this author.
While, I did enjoy this book, after about half way if maybe not a little before I did find my excitement to waver and go down some. I did continue reading on some more but it was fine. Nothing that put me over the top. Yet, I would read another book by this author.
kdurham2's review against another edition
5.0
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Eloise is basically happy in life and things are just smooth sailing along when two of her high school friends come back into her life and she has to question the goals and dreams she had for herself back then and how her life measures up now.
What a great book to make you think about the milestones you had for yourself and to take a moment and reconnect and figure out where you want to go so you can make a plan to head that way. I loved that nothing was wrong in Eloise's life things were fine, but with a few pushes in a few spots she could elevate fine to great.
Eloise is basically happy in life and things are just smooth sailing along when two of her high school friends come back into her life and she has to question the goals and dreams she had for herself back then and how her life measures up now.
What a great book to make you think about the milestones you had for yourself and to take a moment and reconnect and figure out where you want to go so you can make a plan to head that way. I loved that nothing was wrong in Eloise's life things were fine, but with a few pushes in a few spots she could elevate fine to great.
megiskry's review against another edition
3.0
“How to Change a Life” is a good, quick read. This being the first Stacey Ballis book I’ve read, and not knowing the subject matter she likes to write about, I surprisingly enjoyed reading it. This is isn’t the type of book I would choose for myself to read (my book club’s first pick of the new year) but I would now choose to read another of her novels.
The story had momentum, it had a bit of drama, a little romance, great relationships, and the main character was extremely relatable, even though I’m no chef and I’m not a private cook for rich people. I’m genuinely curious on what happens with Shawn and Eloise. I’d like to see more of their story (and Eloise’s mom and Glenn’s) in the next book.
The story had momentum, it had a bit of drama, a little romance, great relationships, and the main character was extremely relatable, even though I’m no chef and I’m not a private cook for rich people. I’m genuinely curious on what happens with Shawn and Eloise. I’d like to see more of their story (and Eloise’s mom and Glenn’s) in the next book.
hlford22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ookirkpatrick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this because it was included in my Audible subscription. And I did finish it. But there was just SO much that annoyed me and that was vaguely problematic. 4 stars for the narration, 2 stars for the actual story.
debi_g's review against another edition
2.0
No stakes. Next to no conflict. Everyone is happy 97% of the time.
kansas_b's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
booksandbourbon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0