Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

15 reviews

bookworm247's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Car accident, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

Minor: Vomit and Abortion

thequeenofsheba3's review

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content and Car accident

Minor: Abandonment

thatswhatshanread's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a sweet book, but I found it majorly lacking in personality. Predominantly in the main character, Hannah, which made it difficult to really connect with the story. As its told in two alternating timelines defined by a single choice (stay out with her ex or go home early with her best friend, Gabby), that sort-of only added to the disconnect I felt like. 

The one relationship in the book that I really loved was the only constant in both timelines—Hannah and Gabby’s friendship. I liked one MMC far better than the other, though neither had me in my feelings, as they say. Pretty predictable story arcs on both sides.

However, this is a really optimistic, hopeful read. Good if you’re wanting something light complete with not one, but TWO happily ever afters. It read quite fast, too, so that was a plus. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Blood, and Medical trauma

Minor: Abortion

hayleygray's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.75

When I read the blurb and realised that this story was going to be split into alternating universes, I thought to myself "how is this going to work?" But, oh my god, it works.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is extraordinary–she gets these insane and unique ideas for novels, sprinkles some magic on them, and brings them to life EXACTLY how they should be written and read. I am never disappointed after reading her work and I highly recommend this, and all other books, written by her wonderful hand.
Incredible. Emotional. Genius.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Grief

Minor: Abandonment

mallory10100's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

philosophical, the one that got away by katy perry vibes, similar to the midnight library 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit

Minor: Abandonment, Abortion, Alcohol, Child death, Drug use, Excrement, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

i loved this book so much :)