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paulineverelst2608's review against another edition
4.0
I was hoping the book would never end, at the same time I wanted to read and never stop. Great book. Don't have to say more
sam_fielder_137's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's been a long time since I've loved a book as much as this one. I did not expect to like it, it's very much outside of my normal reading, but it was SO good. It made me feel and reflect on my own life in ways that other books have not made me do in awhile. It's almost disturbingly real, with some chapters leaving me deeply upset, while others made me almost giddy. I loved it, and I'm happy to be able to finally give another book 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Cursing, and Drug use
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
kbaostrem's review against another edition
I love books set in NYC. This is just your basic, good book - read it in two days at the cabin.
elisa_wlm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.0
mmkkll's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly well-written -- I couldn't put this book down. I've read it countless times.
sarahjsnider's review against another edition
2.0
Thisbe Nissen develops characters in this book solely by making them Jewish. This explains why Miranda is half as well-developed as a character as Roz, and why Edwin is just a ghostly plot-furthering device. I might have given 3 stars to an all-Roz novel, or a short story about Miranda, but switching back and forth between the two didn't work for me.
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