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Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson: Book Review

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  1. Lisa M. Alioto

    It sounds like a book I may pass on though I enjoyed reading your review!

  2. Retirestyle Travel

    We like historical fiction. Take a unique place at a point in time and insert your own characters or spice up the story for a modern audience.

  3. thathappyreader

    Well said! Thanks for your comment. ☺️

  4. Charley

    Sounds like an interesting book! Thanks for sharing your honest opinion on this!

  5. lifestyleseason

    Great review! It's a shame that you were disappointed by the lack of emotion. I haven't listened to audio books before but I might try it out as it sounds like a good idea! Thank you for sharing this!

  6. AleksRemigioJr

    I love honest reviews! This actually made me want to check out the book for myself. Thank you!

  7. thathappyreader

    Thank you! That’s great that you want to check out the book! Let me know your thoughts if you do!

  8. Chloe Chats

    It's a shame the book lacked emotion, hearing the stories and antics of what the women got up to does sound amusing though! Great review, thank you for sharing! x

  9. Lisa's Notebook

    Ah, it's a shame you didn't enjoy it but I do appreciate an honest review, thank you 🙂

  10. thathappyreader

    Thanks Lisa! I was entertained by the book and I certainly recommend others give it a go if it appeals to them!

  11. Unknown

    Aw! It always sucks not being connected to the characters. I always feel satisfied after connecting with a good book! Hopefully your next read will be wonderful! xo

    http://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

  12. Anika

    Shame it wasn't a 5-star read! Definitely sounds like the kind of book I would listen to over reading. Great review!

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

  13. Fransic Verso

    Ah, well, sometimes books is not as good as it needed to be. Thank you for the honest review. I haven't listened to many books but when I did, it was fun to enjoy the stories and books on the go.

  14. Jaya Avendel

    This sounds like it reads like a documented account of these events, perhaps, rather than a story? I often enjoy a plainer narrative of an engaging tale, if done well. I enjoy historical fiction and will check this book out!

    Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  15. thathappyreader

    Thanks Jaya! It does read more like a documented account of an older man reflecting on his experience at the range.

  16. Booksforall245

    Really great review! This sounds like a really good book, it's a shame about the lack of emotion though because it sees like the sort of book which needs it to help move the story along.

  17. thathappyreader

    Thank you for your comment!

  18. GWT

    Feeling that special connection with the character(s) can help make a story so much more.

    I enjoyed your review of the story though??

  19. LIONEL PIGUET

    Although I won't read the book your review has just thrown me down a rabbit hole about no refusal divorces!

    Thank you for that!

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