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The Best of Adam Sharp
The Best of Adam Sharp | Graeme Simsion
A novel about love, music and coming to terms with the past, from the author of the international bestseller The Rosie Project. On the cusp of fifty, Adam Sharp has a loyal partner, earns a good income as an IT contractor and is the music-trivia expert at quiz nights. Its the lifestyle he wanted, but somethings missing. Two decades ago, on the other side of the world, his part-time piano playing led him into a passionate relationship with Angelina Brown, whod abandoned law studies to pursue her acting dream. She gave Adam a chance to make it something more than an affairbut he didnt take it. And now he cant shake off his nostalgia for what might have been. Then, out of nowhere, Angelina gets in touch. What does she want? Does Adam dare to live dangerously? How far will he go for a second chance? Graeme Simsion was born in Auckland and is a Melbourne-based writer of novels, short stories, plays, screenplays and two non-fiction books. The Rosie Project began life as a screenplay, winning the Australian Writers Guild/Inscription Award for Best Romantic Comedy before being adapted into a novel. It went on to win the 2012 Victorian Premiers Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript and has since been sold around the world to over forty countries. Sony Pictures have optioned the film rights with Graeme contracted to write the script. The Rosie Project won the 2014 ABIA for Best General Fiction Book, and was ultimately awarded Australian Book of the Year for 2014. The sequel, The Rosie Effect, was released in 2014 to great acclaim and also became a bestseller. His new book is The Best of Adam Sharp. [A] poignant glimpse into human relationshipswhat it is to love and to be loved The Best of Adam Sharp hits you right in the morals and leaves you thinkinghow far would you go for a second chance? Books + Publishing
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jmtrivera
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Probably will not finish catching up today, but I'll start! This is possibly the most #MusicalCover I own, which is funny because I don't recall music playing a heavy role in the plot.
#MagicalMay @Eggs

Eggs Great choice 👏🏻🥳 4y
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LinesUponAPage
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I would give anything (except my children and granddaughter) to have this view right now. I miss the waves. I miss the salt spray gathering on my eyelashes. I miss the smell of Coppertone Sunscreen.

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cleoh
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• The Best of Adam Sharpe, Meet Cute, and On The Come Up!
• The Merciful Crow
• The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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cleoh
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It‘s close to 33 degrees today (28 plus humidity) and the little bench outside my apartment is actually in the shade for once when I‘m home to enjoy it! Perfect for a homework break ☀️

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Jeg
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Another on my list. Loved it. I realised when I got it home that it had one of those stickers saying it was romance! Would not have usually picked such a book up. Through out the book he mentions songs, many from my past. Said Penguin had published a playlist on Spotify. I‘ve heard of this app but wasn‘t sure of it. A few minutes later downloaded and I‘m listening to the playlist . I had a wonderful day reading and listening.
@MrsMalaprop

MrsMalaprop How wonderful 👏📚🎧. 5y
Suet624 That's lovely!!! 5y
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Tashreads
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Book 3 of my 5 lowest rated on goodreads. Book 1 was a pleasant surprise 👍, book 2 was not 👎. Let‘s see how this one goes 🤞

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Tashreads
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I know it‘s early, but I am a huge book nerd and am planning 2019 TBR. Thought I would play around with Goodreads stats to help me choose. First up, top 5 lowest rated books on Goodreads 😬. Wish me luck!

CouronneDhiver Go for it! I‘ve experienced several instances where I disagreed with the majority 6y
BridgetteM Bold move. Interested to hear your thoughts once you‘ve read these! 6y
cariashley Good idea! 6y
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abookishbutterfly Interesting idea! I hope you end up enjoying them. The majority could be wrong! 6y
JennyM Organising next year‘s TBR can never be done too early! 😘 6y
gentlepet Love Emma Donahue but haven‘t read that one yet ... hope you enjoy 6y
RainyDayReading I just picked up Frog Music from the dollar store! Interested to hear what you think about it. 6y
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janeycanuck
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Mehso-so

Adam Sharp isn‘t like the endearing and oddly charming we met in the Rosie Project - it was hard to believe they even came from the same author. Don‘t pick this up if you‘re looking for the same feelings Don Tillman gave you. This bordered right between a so-so and a pick for me - the ending worked for me but there was a big chunk in the middle that really didn‘t sit well with me.

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janeycanuck
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My pup had dental surgery today and I‘m feeling terribly guilty so we went straight to bed when we got home for snuggles and snoozes.

#dogsoflitsy

TheLibrarian Hope your pup has a speedy recovery and isn‘t in too much pain. 6y
janeycanuck @TheLibrarian thanks - she‘s doing pretty well. I think she‘s milking this for all it‘s worth, though! 6y
BookNAround Poor baby. Hope she feels better soon. My pupper has almost no teeth left at this point. ☹️ (edited) 6y
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janeycanuck @BookNAround thank you - she‘s down 8 teeth after yesterday so shouldn‘t have too much of an impact on her. Does your pup have any favourite soft treats that I should look for next time we‘re at the pet store? 6y
BookNAround @janeycanuck I haven‘t changed anything about her diet because she has never actually chewed anything, just inhaled it (hence the tartar and tooth disease). 😜 6y
janeycanuck @BookNAround I think that‘s the issue with mine, too. I need to look into some kind of dental treats because there‘s no way she‘ll let me start brushing her teeth. 6y
Louise Best healing wishes to your pup! ❤️🐾 6y
janeycanuck @Louise thank you - she‘s completely back to her regular self 😊 6y
Louise So glad to hear it! ❤️🐾 6y
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roxmore
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wonderkales
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The story started off a little slow, although I am right in the middle of moving so I have been very distracted. I got into this love story and connected with all of the characters to a point were I just could not decide how I wanted the story to end because I liked everyone too much.

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darklydreaming
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Book-reading first: Started and finished this book today! The story centred around music which pulled me in immediately. The love story was very real yet took a strange and unrealistic turn that I wasn't very fond of. Yet, the final pages brought back the realization that there is a difference between reality and fantasy.

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darklydreaming
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How cool is this? Graeme Simsion encourages you to listen to the listed playlist as you read! 🎶

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darklydreaming
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1. I searched for book apps in the Play store! Was so happy to find #Litsy
2. Goodreads - Reading Challenge
3. It does! I use Litsy and Goodreads to gauge my next read :)
4. We have plans with friends this evening but I just picked up the tagged book from the library yesterday. Wanted The Rosie Project but it was out. We shall see how this one is!

Thanks @Chellebearss 👍

Chellebearss I started with Library Thing and then added in good reads and Litsy this year. 😀 7y
darklydreaming @Chellebearss Nice! I haven't used Library Thing before. I really only use Goodreads to track my reading challenge. 7y
Chellebearss @darklydreaming I love Library Thing for the social aspect in the groups. I started there online before apps were really a big thing 7y
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BeckyK
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Just finished this! I enjoyed it and got through it quite quick. It‘s an easy read and it takes a look at relationships and how many secrets people have too. I preferred The Rosie Project, but would recommend this for a relaxing read 😊

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BeckyK
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I have 3 current, small TBR piles. Not including the 50 books in #MountTBR 🙈 top left is my new books just purchased, top right is charity shop just purchased, and bottom left is library haul! Bottom right are some amazing pancakes I had yesterday at Alabama‘s in Manchester 😋 Off for brunch again today 🙈 I‘m flying through the Simsion book, but bailed on Anatomy Of A Scandal! Happy Saturday Littens ❤️

laurieluna Happy Saturday! I always love seeing Charity shop hauls, you can find some good books! 7y
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Joanne1
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This is a light, fun, funny book that comes with its own Spotify playlist if you're keen. I did it on audio over a couple of sessions while busily doing other things and it was perfect for that (good narration too). Not sure I'd devote the time to sit and read the physical book, perhaps a beach read.

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Joanne1
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My current audiobook. I've found Graeme Simsion novels hit and miss in the past. So far this has been quite entertaining. Let's hope it continues.

cariashley At first glance I thought you meant you found his novels “hot” which made my eyebrows go up. I know it‘s a typo but please don‘t change it 😂😂 7y
Joanne1 @cariashley damn tiny keyboard on my phone! Sorry I couldn't live with it, had to correct. I'll let you know if this latest one turns hot though! 7y
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mcctrish
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Mehso-so

I finished it so it wasn't awful. But it's not great either. Graeme Simsion wrote The Rosie Project which I really liked. This one just leaves me meh.

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mcctrish
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Started this last night. It's not The Rosie Project but it's light enough for this back to school crunch time

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Hannah_Haymond
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Mehso-so

I adored "The Rosie Project" & "The Rosie Effect" by this author and was excited for this one. It's a smartly written, grown-up story of lost love and nostalgia, which had me sucked in for the first half. Sadly, I struggled too much with the second half. It shifts from feeling nostalgic for a lost love, to having the chance to meet them again, and I had a difficult time cheering for the characters choices. Still a page-turner, but not my taste.

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JoyBlue
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Mehso-so

It was OK. Glad I read it; but hard to muster up excitement about it.

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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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Well, it's not The Rosie Project! I started off liking the book. Then not so much. There was a lot of psychological twists and turns that I found interesting and the ending was fine. I didn't read anything about this book before I started listening to it so I had no preconceived ideas but if I had this is not what I would have imagined! I won this advanced audio copy & I believe I enjoyed listening to this book more than I would have reading it.

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Lauren.Archer
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Man I was really disappointed. This felt like a bunch of petty characters. And that ending, if I knew that was coming I would have never read it. Boo, I wanted to love this as much as both Rosie books.

Purrfectpages Couldn't finish it. So disappointing. 7y
Kris10 Good to know. It was on my TBR list 7y
EKonrad Agree with you completely!!! 😬 7y
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Lauren.Archer
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Next up, I see a lot of mixed reviews, but I have high hopes!

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Jilljemmett
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Some of this book is set in Australia 🇦🇺


#bktjune (Set In Australia)


#bookstagram #bookblog #bookblogger #bibliophile #books #fiction #australia #thebestofadamsharp

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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I am getting ready to start this book. It has gotten very mixed reviews. I will see if I like it.

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Bookchipmunk
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Weekend TBR: This weekend is all about guilty pleasures. I'm looking forward to diving into these new arrivals. Aloha Friday 🌺😎 #DogsofLitsy

rustoryhuf I'm reading Rich People and am loving it! 7y
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Jilljemmett
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Day 13! Only one more day in London, then I'm back in Toronto!

#maytasticbooks17 (Books &a Music) - The Best of Adam Sharp

#bookishmayflowers (Currently Reading) - The Book of Summer

#rockinmay (Dangerous Type) - A Dangerous Fortune

#maybookflowers (Eyes on Covers) - 1984

#bookstagram #bookblogger

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Purrfectpages
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I VERY rarely do this, but I finally decided to walk away from this one. It just wasn't going anywhere. I should have trusted the Litsy reviews. A Rosie Project this was not. Now I know better! #thebestofadamsharp #graemesimision #didnotfinish

janeycanuck Oh... that's disappointing. I just bought this the other day, expecting another (edited) 7y
Purrfectpages You'll have to let me know what you think @janeycanuck. Maybe it gets better?? 7y
Marla Dang it! I just won this one. 7y
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rubyslippersreads I was a little worried about this one, since I thought The Rosie Effect wasn't nearly as good as The Rosie Project. 7y
Purrfectpages @rubyslippersreads come to think of it, I never did read The Rosie Effect. Maybe I'm better off! 7y
Purrfectpages @marla at least you didn't pay for it? :) 7y
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Purrfectpages
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I've been hearing mixed reviews about this one, but I decided to give it a chance anyway. Like the rest of the reading world, I enjoyed The Rosie Project. I'm also a sucker for fiction that includes music. So without further adieu, let's do this. #thebestofadamsharp #graemesimsion #goodreaadschallenge #may2017reads

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JacqMac
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Mehso-so

Well, that was... not really what I was expecting. It started well, but then it all went awkward. I ended up not liking the characters I think I was supposed to like. In the end, I just didn't find myself rooting for any of them.

ChrisM I felt the same way!! 8y
Melissa_J I'm definitely not going to rush to read this one now. 8y
Purrfectpages Aw this is disappointing to see. I was looking forward to reading this! 8y
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JacqMac
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A little morning reading on the deck, listening to the birds, before the Saturday busy starts.

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JacqMac
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It's finally nice enough to read outside. Oh, how I have missed this!

Melissa_J How's the book? 8y
Alfoster @Melissa_J I cant speak for her, but I loved it!😍 8y
JacqMac @Melissa_J I like it so far. Though it's not like the Rosie books. And I think I might not like Angelina, but I'm not sure yet. 8y
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Merethebookgal
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Happy book birthday! A story of first love, what-ifs, & a kind of crazy turn that kept me glued to the pages to find out what the heck was really going on! Throughout it all, the story was grounded using music, & even comes with a playlist. I'd recommend listening to the songs (or at least the iTunes clips) while you're reading, b/c I think it adds another level of depth & emotion to the story.

Cinfhen Sounds like I Book I would love 💓🎵 8y
Merethebookgal @Cinfhen It was pretty interesting, but very different from his first book The Rosie Project. 8y
Purrfectpages I really want to read this, but I've heard not so great things. A good review is encouraging! 8y
Merethebookgal @Purrfectpages I can see it not being for everyone, but I liked it! Hope you like it, too! 8y
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JacqMac
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My #MayMostAnticipated I loved The Rosie Project. I'm hoping to start this one later today.

RinaBrahmbhattBarot Would love to know your review 8y
WanderingBookaneer It's very different. 8y
JacqMac @WanderingBookaneer But still good, right? 8y
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WanderingBookaneer There were parts I enjoyed, but others I did not. I'll let you be the judge. 8y
JacqMac @WanderingBookaneer Oh, poo. But now I'm curious, so that's good. Lol 8y
Purrfectpages Can't wait to read this! Probably next! 8y
Merethebookgal I enjoyed it, but don't go into it expecting another Rosie Project. 8y
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janeycanuck
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Hit up our local indie, the Bookshelf, to show our support during today's #authorsforindies event.

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IrresponsibleReader
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Mehso-so

I admired this book more than I enjoyed it -- though I need to stress I really enjoyed parts of it. I'd love to heartily recommend this, I wish I could -- but I can only do so with reservations. There's so much I object to going on in these pages that I can't, while I can respect Simsion's work (which was just great) -- and I know this book achieved everything he wanted. I'll give it 4 Stars out of 5 on merit, not my own enjoyment.

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JacqMac
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I will not buy a new book... I will not buy a new book... oh, look... new Graeme Simsion. And I bought a new book.

DGRachel 🤣🤣 8y
Bookworm-Bobbie Happens to the best of us 😆 8y
Purrfectpages Yay! I didn't know he had a new book out! 8y
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Jilljemmett
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#aprilbookshowers Bad cover good book. I absolutely loved this book! But I'm not crazy about this cover. I like the British cover much better.

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Merethebookgal
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I'm starting this #ARC tonight and I'm really interested in seeing how music is incorporated into the story. Below his dedication he encourages readers to listen to the songs mentioned as they read and that there is a playlist at the end. 👍#ReviewCopy #StMartinsPress

BookFreakOut Interested to see what you think as I'm considering seeing him on tour in May! 8y
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Jilljemmett
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‪Happy book birthday to The Best of Adam Sharp by @GraemeSimsion @HarperCollins It's a great read! Here's my review: https://jilljemmett.com/2017/04/11/new-release-the-best-of-adam-sharp/

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jmtrivera
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This was not at all the book I thought it would be. It starts off a wistful romance (what I expected), but then veers into the unexpected. I didn't feel like most of the characters were developed enough, but they told the story. More optimistic and contemplative than I would have guessed and I liked that about it.

Alfoster Agree! I loved it--along with the cool playlist🎼🎼🎹🎹! 8y
jmtrivera @Alfoster Right? I'm going to add the playlist to my Spotify. Definitely an interesting read. 8y
Alfoster I had Alexa play each song as I was reading! 8y
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jmtrivera
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Happy First Day of Spring Break! Here are my #Holiday plans! (This and catching up on my reviews!) #LyricalApril @Cinfhen

Cinfhen Enjoy 💙😊💙 8y
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Merethebookgal
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I'm excited for this #ARC the @EclecticReaders received from @StMartinsPress and hoping to get to it soon! #ReviewCopy #TBRTuesday

Luv2readbookz I loved the Rosie Project. I'm curious if this is just as good. 8y
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Tilly
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I really enjoyed this, from the author of The Rosie Project. It's definitely flawed in places - the main character is just a bit too self aware/insightful - I have a feeling if he were a woman he'd be considered a bit of a Mary Sue. But it's a compelling read and good fun.