So this book is complicated. I have mixed feelings about it.
On one hand, I can completely relate to the main character on a strange level. On the other hand, there were times when I wanted to literally slap some sense into her. The main character, Evie, has always had a set plan for everything, she's type A with an overlooked creative side, she's extremely self-absorbed, a bit melodramatic for my taste, and annoyingly modest.
This story is more about self-discovery than love, which I appreciated. A 34 year old woman discovers what she's truly passionate about, recognizes why she can be masochistic at times, and ultimately realizes what she truly deserves and wants out of life. It also examines how fiercely our society relies on technology and social media.
Don't get me wrong, I am an advocate for technological advances and definitely social media savvy. However, there are downfalls if you let the information age consume you. Technology consumed Evie, she wasn't living life in the now, she was obsessively stalking friends and acquaintances alike on Facebook (we're all guilty of this), sending an obscene amount of personal emails during work hours, and extremely overly concerned about her image on social media. I think a lot of people let social media effect them in the same way that it effected Evie. Social media always let's us put our best foot first, but let's be real the Instagram you isn't completely the real you. We want people to see how awesome our lives are through Instagram and Facebook photos. There's nothing wrong with that! There IS a problem if you're not living and enjoying experiences because you're too busy thinking of what kind of "artsy" photos you can take or coming up with a clever caption.
I love the message in this book and it's one I think people should really take the time to learn. Experiences, real face-to-face human connections, passion, and love are some of the most important things in life.
Rating: 3.8/5
I loved the message, but Evie got on my nerves, and the book dragged on in a few chapters. I would still recommend it, if you're into contemporary books about adults who don't have their lives completely figured out. It was a great read for the most part.
On one hand, I can completely relate to the main character on a strange level. On the other hand, there were times when I wanted to literally slap some sense into her. The main character, Evie, has always had a set plan for everything, she's type A with an overlooked creative side, she's extremely self-absorbed, a bit melodramatic for my taste, and annoyingly modest.
This story is more about self-discovery than love, which I appreciated. A 34 year old woman discovers what she's truly passionate about, recognizes why she can be masochistic at times, and ultimately realizes what she truly deserves and wants out of life. It also examines how fiercely our society relies on technology and social media.
Don't get me wrong, I am an advocate for technological advances and definitely social media savvy. However, there are downfalls if you let the information age consume you. Technology consumed Evie, she wasn't living life in the now, she was obsessively stalking friends and acquaintances alike on Facebook (we're all guilty of this), sending an obscene amount of personal emails during work hours, and extremely overly concerned about her image on social media. I think a lot of people let social media effect them in the same way that it effected Evie. Social media always let's us put our best foot first, but let's be real the Instagram you isn't completely the real you. We want people to see how awesome our lives are through Instagram and Facebook photos. There's nothing wrong with that! There IS a problem if you're not living and enjoying experiences because you're too busy thinking of what kind of "artsy" photos you can take or coming up with a clever caption.
I love the message in this book and it's one I think people should really take the time to learn. Experiences, real face-to-face human connections, passion, and love are some of the most important things in life.
Rating: 3.8/5
I loved the message, but Evie got on my nerves, and the book dragged on in a few chapters. I would still recommend it, if you're into contemporary books about adults who don't have their lives completely figured out. It was a great read for the most part.
With Love,
Your Book Babe
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