The Accidental Marriage

On the one hand, I liked the realism of marriage in this book. (No, it isn't easy! Who told you it would be easy?? What were they thinking?!) I like Nina & Elliot (except when I want to smack them). I appreciated the look at semi-recent history. Spoiler alert–I liked that Nina & Elliot decided to give themselves another chance–end spoiler.

On the other hand, the book had too much emotional distance. (I'd like to care, I ought to care, but somehow, I just don't. I never really got into either main character's emotions.) Both sets of in-laws drive me insane. And if I were Elliott, Pam's post-break-up behavior would have turned me off a lot sooner. (If Pam had any integrity or self-worth, she wouldn't be making moves on a still-married man!) Some of the teachers (you'll be able to tell who) are over the top, even for the story. Please notice that most of these are minor points, not major writing flaws (I'd love to have the emotional distance fixed, though).

All in all, I did enjoy the book. I'd love to discuss it with my spouse. Three stars from me is a decent score (it really does mean I liked the book).

I got the book in a Goodreads giveaway, but I have not been compensated for my review. My opinions, as always, are my own.