Helpful Score: 7
Oh, this book made me smile so much. A bit predictable in parts, but written so well and so true-to-life that you will love every chapter. Emma and Dexter meet on the last day of university and there's undeniable connection between the two. And yet, they go on with their separate lives, keeping in touch sporadically. Each chapter advances the timeline forward one year, and always there is Emma and there is Dexter. Liberal arts-educated Emma struggles during her post-graduate years (fast food worker, acting troupe director's assistant) while Dexter uses his good looks and charm to become a huge TV star. Then years later, Emma becomes the rising star author while Dexter becomes the celebs you see on reality shows. And still they keep in touch.
This books was just a delight to read. The author catches the zingy British slang and clipped dialogue between close lovers/friends. My only hope is this does not get made into a movie as I don't want my wonderful mental images of Emma and Dex to become corrupted on screen (though Hugh Grant would probably fit Dexter's character to a T).
This books was just a delight to read. The author catches the zingy British slang and clipped dialogue between close lovers/friends. My only hope is this does not get made into a movie as I don't want my wonderful mental images of Emma and Dex to become corrupted on screen (though Hugh Grant would probably fit Dexter's character to a T).
Helpful Score: 5
One day tells the story of Emma and Dexter over a period of about 20 years. They meet as they are both graduating from college. Each subsequent chapter gives a snapshot of the same day in each subsequent year. It tells their "love" story. Unfortunately, neither Emma or Dexter are particularly likeable characters who elicit empathy. Each day described leaves an image of sadness and something missing. I kept reading hoping that happiness was around the corner - much as it seems the characters lived their lives. The lesson I walked away with was that life is what happens while you keep waiting for "the time when...".
Helpful Score: 3
One Day was an entertaining read. Some times I couldn't put it down because I was so interested in seeing what happened to the characters through the years.
I did not care for the ending.
I did not care for the ending.
Helpful Score: 3
I was really excited to pick this book up as I had heard such great things about it (and several of my friends had recommended it) but I had such a hard time getting into it. As someone else mentioned I did not think the characters were particularly likable (especially Dexter). I skimmed through part just so I could get through the book faster and then the ending was terrible! I wonder how the movie will compare to the book.
Helpful Score: 2
I found my interest lagging after the third chapter or so and as so ended up not finishing the book a few chapters later.
