To Have and to Hold

Nice change of pace

This morning I finished Game of Thrones, and I needed a different style of book to break the mood before going to the next book in the series of the GoT

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Pretty good

I grabbed this book after seeing it on the shelves for a long time, reading some good reviews, the plot seemed interesting, and, to be honest, I thought the cover was interesting. It's not that this book was bad, I enjoyed the writing and the characters, I just couldn't get into it. I had to put it down and pick it back up several times in a span of two months which is rare for me if I find a good book. I think the main problem for me was that the book never had a moment that I was fully engrossed in it. It seemed to take a while to get anywhere. Lots of unnecessary details and slow moving. He kept cheating and reforming and cheating and reforming every chapter. It only really got exciting toward the end (although I really wanted her to tell him off) and by that time my opinion of the book had already been made.

Overall everything was just okay. The characters were likable enough, I was mildly into the plot and what would happen next but nothing to write home about. I don't regret reading it but I wouldn't add it to my favorites. I would recommend it as a light summer read.

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Absolutely lovely

I had so much fun reading this book! The characters become your buddies and you keep wonder what would happen w them after the book is done. Reallly entertaining

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What a Jerk!

I loved this book. Its my favorite Jane Green book by far! I dont see how anyone could give it a BAD rating. The Alice was sweet and trusting and her husband was a jerk. How can a man treat such a kind woman that way is beyond me but it is somthing that happens to many woman everyday! Its sad but its def a reality novel. It was a fast paced easy read. I reccomend it to any woman!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very Fun and Quick Read!!!

This book was a lot of fun to read. I had a hard time putting it down and ended up reading it in 4 days. The author does a great job building the story, describing the characters and their personalities and painting their environment and surroundings. I found myself immediately rooting for the main character. I would recommend this book to anyone and I can't wait to read some of Jane Green's other books!!

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Great

Couldnt put it down

Good Quick Read

Perfect for a rainy weekend or a day at the beach. Jane Green is such an amazing author and I highly recommend this book.

Boring

I couldn't even finish the book. It never really got interesting; cheating husband, they move to NY, husband keeps cheating. Blah blaah, I kept waiting for her to meet someone new but seriously took too long and it seemed as if it kept going in circles somehow, pretty much never-ending. When I pick up a book I always read it until the end whether I like it or not, but I just couldn't continue on with this one. "Straight Talking" was a far better book.

Jane's book are fun and easy to read

To Have and To Hold is written so clearly. You can't help but feel like you know the characters personally. And your always rooting for the perfect, happ ending.

bastard

makes you think but sooo good you want to keep reading as well as learn highly recommended

Boring, stupid!!

Alice was such a frustrating character - spineless and dull! I mean she was a complete and total idiot. Joe was a slimeball. This plot was predicatable and completely pointless. Joe cheats on Alice - again and again. Alice ignores it - again and again. Alice finally gains courage and a happy ending 'last 5 pages of the book'. I can't believe anyone would give this book a good review.

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Great Book!

I loved this book. I read it in 4 days. Its good from the first page until the end. Its gets really good right in the middle of the book. COuldnt put it down.

To Have and To Hold

The book is good if you're not concerned about morals. The whole thing revolved around adultery. I found it entertaining but it really is disturbing to read about things like that....maybe because I don't want to think about how many men are actually probably like that???? This was the first Jane Green book I've read. I would read more.

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A reviewer

I'm starting to get into Jane Green books and I have to say that I enjoyed this one. The story is very relatable about a woman who thought that marriage would be the guruntee to a good life and soon she learns how much she is willing to give up for her marriage. It's a page-turner.

absolutely terrific!

I could not put this book down, I actually felt like I was Alice. My stomach tightened every time her no good husband cheated on her, and I got excited when Alice lived out her dream. I would reccomend this book to anyone its an absolute page-turner you won't be let down!

very good but not the best

You really feel for Alice and can feel for her throughout the book. The story seems to end abruptly but other than that the ending isn't that bad.

Love her witty writing

My 2nd read by Jane Green and I loved it. I had a hard time putting them book down. Even found myself reading it at breakfast! Look forward to reading more

Hard to put down

This book was very interesting and well written. I felt like I was Alice's best-friend and wanted to help her get revenge on her no-good-snake-of-a-husband. The only complaint I have is that the ending makes you believe there will be another book about these characters, but as of yet there isn't.

It was okay

I thought the book was okay...I have to say That Jane Green really had me there with Alice I really wanted to jump into the book and beat Joe to a bloody pulp from the get go... but atleast Alice wises up to Joe but didnt much care for the ending..

Not Jane's best...

It was not one of Jane Green's best novels & I have read all of her books. It seemed rushed and predictable. I guess not all of her books can be winners!