I completely agree with you, about both Such a Fun Age (readable, but not especially well written) and Come and Get It, which I DNF’d because I liked it even less. Looking at the blurbs I should have loved these books, but I think Reid just isn’t for me, I won’t try her again.
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Yes, I know what you mean, some authors just don't work for me either, even though the themes of their books is exactly what I like.
You are more generous than I am--if I don't like a first book, I'm not likely to pick up the second unless I've heard lots of people I trust say they loved it. Reid's first book didn't interest me, so I didn't read it, and now you've spared me the time wondering if I should read the second one! I can't agree more with your points about writing realistic dialogue.
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I was in a generous mood. 😁 And the dialogue-thing really bugged me, I don't understand why the editor didn't make a point of it. Oh well.
A lifetime to write the first book and a year to write the second. Not a surefire recipe for success in my mind. Hopefully, halfway through the writing of the second manuscript she came up with a good idea for a third. I enjoy a good campus novel and almost bought this one when I saw it on sale. Glad I held off.
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Yes, let's hope the third book will be a mature work!
I haven't read either Kiley Reid book. The subject of the first one didn't interest me and now I'm turned off the new one. I'm hit and miss with Kristin Hannah, I like some, others are too formulaic for me. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it. I remember in The Martian, the author had characters pinching their chins all the time. His next book as well. And no, I have no idea what it means.
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'Pinching the chin', it made me laugh. What is it with authors and the chins of their characters?? 😂 And I will report on The Women!
I found the dialogue way too clunky in Such a Fun Age so with you mentioning that there are similar issues in Reid's sophomore novel, I'll probably pass on this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Yeah, such a pity that her 2nd book wasn't better.
@ I just saw a video yesterday which says it’s a quirk of American pronunciation of English: if a word has two R’s we tend to omit the first. Therefore “berserk” becomes “bee-serk” when we say it.
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@@davidnovakreadspoetryOh, really? This is so funny!
Historical Fiction is not a go to genre for me either. If I want to know something about a certain era I would rather read a non-fiction book covering that topic. I have also tried and failed to read Hannah. She is very popular with my friends but the two I started did not work for me. I am currently finishing Mrs. Dalloway and our next book group book is How to Build a Boat. TY for your as usual honest review of Kiley's book. A new book coming out I am looking forward to is James by Percival Everett.
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Historical fiction is not my go-to genre either, but I did read some novels that worked for me, like Bass Rock or The Winthrop Woman. So, there is still some hope for The Women... And yay, Percival Everett! I've just reread Erasure, such a fantastic book.
Eek! I feel bad for the author, but then she decided to write the book, send in the manuscript and signed on the dotted line to accept her advance so... Please continue this series!
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Thank you for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!
I'm sorry that you didn't like the book, but I LOVE this series! Just love the idea of sharing whether the buzz is worth it or not.
Very happy to hear you like the series!
My sentiments exactly!!!
Yay!
I loved Such a Fun Age ; it was one of my favorite reads of 2023; it was juicy but deep at the same time
I'm very happy for you that you've enjoyed Such a Fun Age so much!
I love an honest review! 👌🏻
I appreciate that!
What a bummer! I love this new series. :)
Lovely to hear you like this series!!
I completely agree with you, about both Such a Fun Age (readable, but not especially well written) and Come and Get It, which I DNF’d because I liked it even less. Looking at the blurbs I should have loved these books, but I think Reid just isn’t for me, I won’t try her again.
Yes, I know what you mean, some authors just don't work for me either, even though the themes of their books is exactly what I like.
I was luke warm - now I’m cold!!
😆😆😆
You are more generous than I am--if I don't like a first book, I'm not likely to pick up the second unless I've heard lots of people I trust say they loved it. Reid's first book didn't interest me, so I didn't read it, and now you've spared me the time wondering if I should read the second one! I can't agree more with your points about writing realistic dialogue.
I was in a generous mood. 😁 And the dialogue-thing really bugged me, I don't understand why the editor didn't make a point of it. Oh well.
A lifetime to write the first book and a year to write the second. Not a surefire recipe for success in my mind. Hopefully, halfway through the writing of the second manuscript she came up with a good idea for a third. I enjoy a good campus novel and almost bought this one when I saw it on sale. Glad I held off.
Yes, let's hope the third book will be a mature work!
I haven't read either Kiley Reid book. The subject of the first one didn't interest me and now I'm turned off the new one.
I'm hit and miss with Kristin Hannah, I like some, others are too formulaic for me. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
I remember in The Martian, the author had characters pinching their chins all the time. His next book as well. And no, I have no idea what it means.
'Pinching the chin', it made me laugh. What is it with authors and the chins of their characters?? 😂 And I will report on The Women!
I found the dialogue way too clunky in Such a Fun Age so with you mentioning that there are similar issues in Reid's sophomore novel, I'll probably pass on this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Yeah, such a pity that her 2nd book wasn't better.
In the US most people omit the first R in Feb-you-airy 😂
(*^I’m not suggesting that’s right. 🤔)
In Scotland we roll our R/s. All of them. 😉
LoL. I will practice.
@ I just saw a video yesterday which says it’s a quirk of American pronunciation of English: if a word has two R’s we tend to omit the first. Therefore “berserk” becomes “bee-serk” when we say it.
@@davidnovakreadspoetryOh, really? This is so funny!
Historical Fiction is not a go to genre for me either. If I want to know something about a certain era I would rather read a non-fiction book covering that topic. I have also tried and failed to read Hannah. She is very popular with my friends but the two I started did not work for me. I am currently finishing Mrs. Dalloway and our next book group book is How to Build a Boat. TY for your as usual honest review of Kiley's book. A new book coming out I am looking forward to is James by Percival Everett.
Historical fiction is not my go-to genre either, but I did read some novels that worked for me, like Bass Rock or The Winthrop Woman. So, there is still some hope for The Women... And yay, Percival Everett! I've just reread Erasure, such a fantastic book.
@ American Fiction the movie based on Erasure is good too.
@@majelthesurreal5723 That was the reason I reread it, because I had watched the movie! ☺
Thanks, Britta!🌷Have you considered The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey as a possible buzzread?
Oh, that's a great tip, thank you!
“Nopity, nopity, nope”🤓
What is chin dipping? Is that a euphemism or is it literal?
LoL. And chin dipping is literal ('She dipped her chin'). The author uses this phrase a lot. And I mean A LOT.
'The Women'! I wonder what you'll make of it!
You and me both...
“Campus novel” would have stopped me from picking this up no matter how good it was but what a shame the hype was misplaced.
I had to laugh so hard at this. Jo and campus novels, not a good match, no. LoL.
Eek! I feel bad for the author, but then she decided to write the book, send in the manuscript and signed on the dotted line to accept her advance so... Please continue this series!
Thank you for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!
The Book Riot pod hosts did not like this book either.
Oh, really? Good to hear I'm not the only party-pooper 😆
I agree, it was not worth the hype, It was a mess. I did quite like Such a Fun Age so this was disappointing.
I really feel sorry for the author!
I tried reading it and couldn’t get into it. I found it flat and boring.
Yes, I agree. Pity, I had such hopes for this one.
@ Me too.
Not for me 😊
😊😊😊