Lindsay L's Reviews > Hello Beautiful

I felt the same way! So many people gave this five stars and I just don't get it. I persevered and gave it 2.5

This was a dnf for me too Lindsay!

Finally, someone who doesn’t get the 5 star reviews too. I gave it a 3 rounded up from 2.5 and honestly struggled to finish the book.

Shelley, Jan and Donna — we sit at the outlier table together!!! 🥂

Awww sorry you had to DNF but glad you're able to move on to the next great read!

Clearly not a book for every reader! Hope you love your next! ❤️

Oh no! Oh well....onwards, Lindsay!

Thanks Southern Lady, Jayme and Jen!

I'm almost halfway through and pretty bored. It doesn't feel like the 80s either, it has a weirdly old-fashioned vibe.

I could only give it one star. Very disappointed. I don’t think I would read another novel by her……

Chiara - sorry to hear it is boring for you. I had the same issue but didn’t get as far as you. I agree that it didn’t feel like the 80’s. Hope it got better for you in the second half?

Julie - too bad this didn’t work out better for you either. Having a much loved book feel like a disappointment always makes it even worse because expectations were so high. Hope you love whatever you pick up next!

So sorry that you didn't connect with this, Lindsay! I loved it enormously, but I certainly understand we don't all see things the same way. I wonder if you picked it up again if things might be different? As I'm sure you know, our mood can tremendously affect how enjoyment. Anyway, better luck with your next read!!
(P.S. Sending hugs for Charlie!)🐕🐾💚

Jodi wrote: "So sorry that you didn't connect with this, Lindsay! I loved it enormously, but I certainly understand we don't all see things the same way. I wonder if you picked it up again if things might be di..."

Thanks so much Jodi! I know I'm the outlier in my thoughts on this. And maybe I should give it another try sometime in the future. I am so glad you loved it!!! Charlie says thanks!!! xo

Sorry it didn't work out. I hope you love your next read :)

Thanks Dee!

I wish I had quit. My reason was that I did not like any of the characters.

Sorry this didn’t work out better for you Nancy. Hope you pick up something you love next!

This one started out slowly for me, and I wasn't sure this would work for me at the start, but the more time I invested in reading it, the more loved it! Sorry it didn't work as well for you Lindsay, but I completely understand - we can't love them all!

Thanks Cheri! Perhaps I’ll give it another go later on and see if I connect more

Sometimes it's for the best to DNF a book that you can't get into, Lindsay! I hope that your next book is a 5 shiny stars rating for you!! On to better books!! Lots to choose from!! 😁📚📚

I received this one as a giveaway and it's the only reason it's on my tbr pile. I'll give it a try, but we'll see if I finish it.

Thanks Kellie!

Hope you love it Jenny!

This was a dnf for me as well.

Marialyce - we sit at the outlier table together! 🥂

Totally agree. What is the hoopla about??!!

Marcia - welcome to the outlier table! 😉😆

Lindsay, thanks for saving me from starting this one - onto the return shelf it goes!

Lindsay, I LIVE on the outlier table!!! 😁🤣

Terence - I’m definitely the outlier so you may love it like so many others have.

Marcia — too funny! I sit there often too. At least we have each other for company 😁

Yaaay!

I’m joining you. I can’t take any more. Repetitive. Wooden. I grit my teeth every time the author mentions the bus trips between Northwestern (Evanston) and Pilsen (family home) as though it’s just a few blocks, a few minutes. The trip, at best, is 1 - 2 hours. The sisters couldn’t come flitting in to Julia on lunch break, just to “kiss Baby Alice”.
At 1/4 of the way through, I have to quit this book. The storytelling seems to be getting worse. I am sorry to miss out on a family story, full of what could be interesting, lively people.

Dee - I’m sorry to hear this didn’t work better for you either. Hope you love whatever you pick up next!

Shame it didn’t work for you Lindsay, hope your next read is amazing 💕💕💕

Thank you Jennifer!!!

Oh, how I understand. Though I DID push through, only through the help of listening to the rest of it on audio. And even then, it was tough going for me.

Sorry to hear it didn’t work out better for you either Melissa. Glad I gave up when I did.

I wanted to DNF it several times myself. I completely agree with you! 💕

Nevin, sorry this didn’t work out any better for you

Same! I DNF'd at 47% and I'm truly jealous of your earlier departure.

Oh no Kelli! Sorry to hear you pushed that far and still didn’t connect. On to better books!!!

Disappointing!

Ellen - it was disappointing for me 😕