You should absolutely be proud of your review of this book. You did an incredible job of summarizing what the book was about without actually getting into any plot spoilers. Truly threading a needle. Terrific job. If I hadn’t already read the book, this review would definitely make me want to read the book.
Thank you for this! My understanding of Harris was that he was a good guy, but her relationship with him wasn't all that deep. She kept mentioning that she couldn't wait until they could "break through" and would fantasize about it constantly. I only bring this up because I thought it was a big part of her exploration.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot to me. I'm so glad that you pointed that out here as I glossed over it in my mind and it really is so important. Warm regards to you, Eleanor.
This book is "The emperor's new clothes". There is really nothing behind it but the reviews go crazy. The storyline is ridiculous. All written for effect and this is so boring.
I'm not familiar with Bill Burr but someone (I forget who) described this book as a middle-aged version of Judy Blume's "Are You There God, It's Me Margaret".
Maybe I'm not the target audience, but I really didn't like this book. I liked the way it was written but I just found the narrator insufferable. I'm all for nonmonogamy, queerness, families looking different, I'm not a prude, I'm all for self-exploration, and I appreciate the book being so open with a lot of these topics, but I just found the narrator kind of snobby and self obsessed.
So she is a good wife and mother who lies to her family for selfish reasons. She then ignores her marital vows and has sexual affairs. But she is still that good person. 😜. Okay.
I cannot understand why this got a Book Award. Authors description of masterbation is absolutely not erotic and absolutely repulsive. Sure discussions on menopause. etc, I guess are important to discuss but women I’ve known never had an issue discussing the topic. Overall, the books best part was when she took the road trip to NYC. She describes the experience in a very hallucinatory manner. Very Psychedelic and cool. Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend it.
You should absolutely be proud of your review of this book. You did an incredible job of summarizing what the book was about without actually getting into any plot spoilers. Truly threading a needle. Terrific job. If I hadn’t already read the book, this review would definitely make me want to read the book.
You should absolutely be proud of your review of this book. You did an incredible job of summarizing what the book was about without actually getting into any plot spoilers. Truly threading a needle. Terrific job. If I hadn’t already read the book, this review would definitely make me want to read the book.
Thank you for sharing your treasures, feel like I've struck gold finding you.
Sounds like an incredible book, great title too, must search this one out. Thanks for such an engaging & careful review.
I also recently read this book and I loved it! I keep thinking about it 😊
thank you! i just finished it. i love your review!! this book made me think.
The protagonist has a strange marriage. She can’t be herself with her husband so has no real intimacy with him.
Excellent review. Loved the book.
😊❤
Thank you. X
This was very generous
Thank you for this! My understanding of Harris was that he was a good guy, but her relationship with him wasn't all that deep. She kept mentioning that she couldn't wait until they could "break through" and would fantasize about it constantly. I only bring this up because I thought it was a big part of her exploration.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot to me. I'm so glad that you pointed that out here as I glossed over it in my mind and it really is so important. Warm regards to you, Eleanor.
This book is "The emperor's new clothes". There is really nothing behind it but the reviews go crazy. The storyline is ridiculous. All written for effect and this is so boring.
It is indeed a very divisive book.
Pure psycho/social hogwash.
I would love to make Bill Burr read this book🤣 and then review it. This is like a coming of age book about a 45 year old.
I'm not familiar with Bill Burr but someone (I forget who) described this book as a middle-aged version of Judy Blume's "Are You There God, It's Me Margaret".
Maybe I'm not the target audience, but I really didn't like this book. I liked the way it was written but I just found the narrator insufferable. I'm all for nonmonogamy, queerness, families looking different, I'm not a prude, I'm all for self-exploration, and I appreciate the book being so open with a lot of these topics, but I just found the narrator kind of snobby and self obsessed.
So she is a good wife and mother who lies to her family for selfish reasons. She then ignores her marital vows and has sexual affairs. But she is still that good person. 😜. Okay.
All Fours is a work of fiction. It is a creation of the author's imagination.
I cannot understand why this got a Book Award. Authors description of masterbation is absolutely not erotic and absolutely repulsive. Sure discussions on menopause. etc, I guess are important to discuss but women I’ve known never had an issue discussing the topic. Overall, the books best part was when she took the road trip to NYC. She describes the experience in a very hallucinatory manner. Very Psychedelic and cool. Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend it.
You should absolutely be proud of your review of this book. You did an incredible job of summarizing what the book was about without actually getting into any plot spoilers. Truly threading a needle. Terrific job. If I hadn’t already read the book, this review would definitely make me want to read the book.
Thank you!