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mrsbekahzraik's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
morganpost's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
amandaatkinson06's review
Tried my best with this one, but it got repetitive early on, so I wasn’t motivated to keep going.
thebookishnarwhal's review
5.0
The Favor by Adele Griffin was a beautiful, poetic read about female friendship, infertility, and their impacts. I cannot wait to purchase a physical copy for my home library! I was wow-ed by Griffin's ability to draw the reader in with her thoughtful words. I thought about this book when I was not reading and talked to my husband about how much I loved it during every tea steep.
Meet Nora. She works at a vintage boutique in New York City. She wants to start a family with her husband, but there are complications. She soon develops a friendship that will forever change her life. Will she finally be able to have the family she desires?
Meet Eleanor. She is an extroverted socialite who buys out the inventory of a vintage boutique for her closet. She forms a new friendship and offers to help this friend. They say opposites attract, and that works for friendship too, right?
I applaud Griffin’s ability to normalize the traditionally taboo topic of infertility. As someone who has struggled with fertility, I found solace and comfort in this story. It was comforting to discover this aspect of relatability. The Favor is a distinctive novel book clubs will love, and will generate conversations about infertility and alternative family experiences. This book is a safe space. Add this to your TBR and pre-order your copy ASAP!
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Meet Nora. She works at a vintage boutique in New York City. She wants to start a family with her husband, but there are complications. She soon develops a friendship that will forever change her life. Will she finally be able to have the family she desires?
Meet Eleanor. She is an extroverted socialite who buys out the inventory of a vintage boutique for her closet. She forms a new friendship and offers to help this friend. They say opposites attract, and that works for friendship too, right?
I applaud Griffin’s ability to normalize the traditionally taboo topic of infertility. As someone who has struggled with fertility, I found solace and comfort in this story. It was comforting to discover this aspect of relatability. The Favor is a distinctive novel book clubs will love, and will generate conversations about infertility and alternative family experiences. This book is a safe space. Add this to your TBR and pre-order your copy ASAP!
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
bethreadsandnaps's review
3.0
Nora and her husband Jacob have had several unsuccessful attempts at IVF, which has left them in debt. When rich Evelyn walks into the shop Nora works at, they develop an unbalanced friendship/working relationship, and then Evelyn offers to be a surrogate for Nora and Jacob.
This was ok. There’s a lot about fashion, which I don’t care about, and Nora didn’t come across as having a lot of insight. I think the narration was too far removed for me to get a sense of the characters.
This was ok. There’s a lot about fashion, which I don’t care about, and Nora didn’t come across as having a lot of insight. I think the narration was too far removed for me to get a sense of the characters.
gia_c14's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tesskt's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
rmarcin's review
4.0
Nora works in a vintage clothing shop. One evening, Evelyn waltzes in and purchases multiple items from the shop. Nora immediately feels a kinship with Evelyn. As they become closer, Evelyn pays Nora to source clothing for her, stage dinners/parties, etc. Evelyn also gifts Nora a priceless cloak made by Dior and worn by a poet that Nora admires. Nora tells Evelyn that she and Nora's husband, Jacob, have been trying unsuccessfully for a child. Nora offers to carry their child, but Jacob and Nora wonder if they should accept.
This is a novel that examines the complexities of friendship, and what it means to be a friend. It highlights trust, love, concern for others. While I thought the connection between Evelyn and Nora seemed to be a bit unbelievable, I did enjoy the story and hoped for a true friendship and connection between the two. Nora's reveal at the end was interesting and surprising.
This is a novel that examines the complexities of friendship, and what it means to be a friend. It highlights trust, love, concern for others. While I thought the connection between Evelyn and Nora seemed to be a bit unbelievable, I did enjoy the story and hoped for a true friendship and connection between the two. Nora's reveal at the end was interesting and surprising.