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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I found it a bit slow but it was decent a nice shorter book and was easy to read.
Okay, don't get me wrong, I like Jennifer E. Smith's books, but this one just depressed me. Maybe it's because of the impending doom of college getting closer and closer and the fact that this book made me think so mcuch about that. Also, Clare kind of bored me. The relationship she and Aidan had was interesting, but I feel like centering this book around Scotty and Stella and their newlyfound love would have made it even better
When I heard that Jennifer E. Smith had a new book coming out I could not wait to get hold of a copy, I loved all of her other books so as soon as possible, I dove into Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between. Days after finishing the book I am still struggling to get all my thoughts down.
Clare has 12 hours, to say goodbye to her town, to her friends, and just 12 hours to possibly say goodbye to her boyfriend of two years, Aiden. Just 12 hours to make the decision whether they stay together during college, or say goodbye.
I went into Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between expecting a nice road trip type of feel, where Clare and Aiden take a trip down memory lane to rekindle the flame, to make them see what they would be missing. Instead it turned out to be a not so happy trip down memory lane, with intentions of collecting souvenirs along the way, and in all honesty I really don't see how they were a couple in the first place. Their personalities just didn't seem to fit together and I found it really hard to see them as a couple at all. Aiden came across as the romantic one, but Clare feels kind of flaky and comes across like she is determined to show ways of why the relationship should end, instead of trying to strengthen it, to believe that it can last the distance.
I didn't totally dislike Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between, there were bits I enjoyed. I liked how the book was written, and that each chapter took them to a new place. I liked the friendships between the characters and I did cry a few tears as they say goodbye. The final chapter was good, and I had to laugh at what happened. But overall, the lack of feelings towards Clare and Aiden didn't really help in my enjoyment of the book.
Final Verdict
A somewhat disappointing book from the author for me, my expectations weren't met at all and my enjoyment over having a new book quickly fizzled out. This was just an OK read for me.
Clare has 12 hours, to say goodbye to her town, to her friends, and just 12 hours to possibly say goodbye to her boyfriend of two years, Aiden. Just 12 hours to make the decision whether they stay together during college, or say goodbye.
I went into Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between expecting a nice road trip type of feel, where Clare and Aiden take a trip down memory lane to rekindle the flame, to make them see what they would be missing. Instead it turned out to be a not so happy trip down memory lane, with intentions of collecting souvenirs along the way, and in all honesty I really don't see how they were a couple in the first place. Their personalities just didn't seem to fit together and I found it really hard to see them as a couple at all. Aiden came across as the romantic one, but Clare feels kind of flaky and comes across like she is determined to show ways of why the relationship should end, instead of trying to strengthen it, to believe that it can last the distance.
I didn't totally dislike Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between, there were bits I enjoyed. I liked how the book was written, and that each chapter took them to a new place. I liked the friendships between the characters and I did cry a few tears as they say goodbye. The final chapter was good, and I had to laugh at what happened. But overall, the lack of feelings towards Clare and Aiden didn't really help in my enjoyment of the book.
Final Verdict
A somewhat disappointing book from the author for me, my expectations weren't met at all and my enjoyment over having a new book quickly fizzled out. This was just an OK read for me.
This was a pain in my heart, a tear in my eye, and the most emotional thing ever.
It was beautiful.
Full review to come.
It was beautiful.
Full review to come.
This book felt so real to me. It's not an experience I've had, but it has similarities to experiences I've seen other people have. Clare and Aidan are one of those rare high school couples that feel like they are so perfect - that they will be the one that lasts. But they're off to colleges on separate sides of the country. They're practical people and know that it's unlikely that they'll last and that even if they want to stay together now, they probably will break up in a few months when they inevitably grow apart.
When I was a senior in high school, I saw numerous relationships and best friendships fall apart. I think it's a subconscious awareness that you're soon to set off on separate lives, so it's best to tear off the band-aid quickly. The things I witnessed over the course of an entire school year happened in a single night in these characters' lives. Friendships splintered, relationships quaked, and loyalties were tested. It was an exaggeration of real life, but still very real.
Clare is somewhat of an annoying character. She is practical to a fault. She refuses to tell Aidan that she loves him. She gets upset at other people for things that she also does. She is a fundamentally good person, but not too self-aware. I liked her in spite of her realistic faults. Aidan was similarly complex, although he didn't feel quite as layered. He is easy-going, chatty, and spontaneous. He also has serious issues with his father and lots of underlying resentments that he pushes down until they explode.
I always love how Jennifer structures her books. Taking a brief period of time and turning it into an entire book. Amazingly, the plots work. Even though it took place over twelve hours, the story flowed. Lots of different things happen to keep your interest and enough background is provided to give you an understanding of the characters. If you take a step back, it doesn't feel that realistic, but in the moment, I had no trouble believing the story.
Deciding whether to keep relationships and friendships while going to separate colleges is never an easy thing. And it isn't easy here. The book ends on a good note, but without feeling like a fairytale happily ever after. It was the perfect ending for a wonderful book.
Recommendation: Buy if you love Jennifer E. Smith's books.
When I was a senior in high school, I saw numerous relationships and best friendships fall apart. I think it's a subconscious awareness that you're soon to set off on separate lives, so it's best to tear off the band-aid quickly. The things I witnessed over the course of an entire school year happened in a single night in these characters' lives. Friendships splintered, relationships quaked, and loyalties were tested. It was an exaggeration of real life, but still very real.
Clare is somewhat of an annoying character. She is practical to a fault. She refuses to tell Aidan that she loves him. She gets upset at other people for things that she also does. She is a fundamentally good person, but not too self-aware. I liked her in spite of her realistic faults. Aidan was similarly complex, although he didn't feel quite as layered. He is easy-going, chatty, and spontaneous. He also has serious issues with his father and lots of underlying resentments that he pushes down until they explode.
I always love how Jennifer structures her books. Taking a brief period of time and turning it into an entire book. Amazingly, the plots work. Even though it took place over twelve hours, the story flowed. Lots of different things happen to keep your interest and enough background is provided to give you an understanding of the characters. If you take a step back, it doesn't feel that realistic, but in the moment, I had no trouble believing the story.
Deciding whether to keep relationships and friendships while going to separate colleges is never an easy thing. And it isn't easy here. The book ends on a good note, but without feeling like a fairytale happily ever after. It was the perfect ending for a wonderful book.
Recommendation: Buy if you love Jennifer E. Smith's books.
Spoilers!
So, thank you Jennifer Smith for taking me back eleven months to my first big break up.
Clare and Aiden are on the cusp of college life and the book tells of the last 12 hours before they will be separated by 3000 miles.
This book was a roller coaster of emotions with both characters coming to the same conclusion of what must happen even though neither one of them wants it to happen.
This book is great for anyone going through that first big break up from someone who is/was "an extension of herself (rather) than a whole other person"
So, thank you Jennifer Smith for taking me back eleven months to my first big break up.
Clare and Aiden are on the cusp of college life and the book tells of the last 12 hours before they will be separated by 3000 miles.
This book was a roller coaster of emotions with both characters coming to the same conclusion of what must happen even though neither one of them wants it to happen.
This book is great for anyone going through that first big break up from someone who is/was "an extension of herself (rather) than a whole other person"
Wish I could give it 3.5. Not quite as good as the statistical probability of love at first sight but there were some really good moments that hit close to home. Clare was a little hard to relate to at times but the best parts were toward the end when she lets herself be a little hysterical. Overall not bad, a good quick and light read.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 stars
I’ve enjoyed several of Smith’s other books, and since this was made into a Netflix movie I thought I’d check it out. It’s very real; there are no easy answers. The characters are wise enough to know that, and the reader knows that as well. Smith doesn’t bring in a deus ex machina to magically solve their problem, which I respected. But she winds it up in a way I found sweet and satisfying. Even so, it’s probably still my least favorite of her books (I thought Field Notes on Love was a delightful young adult romance, and her recent adult fiction, The Unsinkable Greta James, was a wonderful story about grief, family and love).
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/hello-goodbye-and-everything-in-between-young-adult-romance-book/
I’ve enjoyed several of Smith’s other books, and since this was made into a Netflix movie I thought I’d check it out. It’s very real; there are no easy answers. The characters are wise enough to know that, and the reader knows that as well. Smith doesn’t bring in a deus ex machina to magically solve their problem, which I respected. But she winds it up in a way I found sweet and satisfying. Even so, it’s probably still my least favorite of her books (I thought Field Notes on Love was a delightful young adult romance, and her recent adult fiction, The Unsinkable Greta James, was a wonderful story about grief, family and love).
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/hello-goodbye-and-everything-in-between-young-adult-romance-book/