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November 9 by Colleen Hoover

2.0

dark hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

» QUICK OVERVIEW «

Stars: ★★☆☆☆
Plot: ★★☆☆☆
Readability: ★★☆☆☆
Characters: ★☆☆☆☆
Writing: ★★☆☆☆
Recommend: ✗

» PLOT «

Fallon and Ben meet on November 9, the day before Fallon's move from LA to New York. Even after only spending a few hours together, they form an instant connection. As they spend her last day in LA together, they promise to meet each other every year on the same day for the next 5 years. But as the years pass by, bad timing and the lack of communication disrupt their connection. And on the final year, Fallon uncovers a secret that changes everything.

I really like the idea of meeting only once for 5 years and never talking in between, but this book took a great concept and did nothing (good) with it.

» READABILITY «

This book was okay to read, but that's mainly because of the audiobook.

» CHARACTERS «

Practically every single character in this book got a redemption. Everyone had a "good" side. While yes, there are many sides to a person, coming from a book with only 2 perspectives, it's kind of unrealistic.

Did Fallon's dad need to have a redemption? No, he was clearly uncomfortable with Fallon and even if he was actually in love with Ben's mom, that doesn't change his reactions and actions. (Especially with that 24 year old girl that was only mentioned twice.)

Honestly I didn't like the characters enough to like anything else about this book.

» WRITING «

The writing was a bit crude (is that the right term? oh well.), and some parts made me cringe.

» OVERALL «

I knew I wouldn't love this book, but at least I don't hate it.