The Idea of You

This book is a bit of a miss for me. I decided to read it because of the movie adaptation soon to be released. I found it to be interesting and engaging at first, but that started to wane as it progressed. I ended up feeling mostly bored and disappointed by the end.

This age gap romance between a 39 year old gallery owner and a 20 year old pop star is just too far-fetched for me. Solene is depicted as this flawlessly beautiful woman with immaculate taste in clothes and art. Hayes is supposed to be gorgeous and sexy and oh so mature and soulful at the age of just 20. It's just unbelievable.

While I did enjoy the flirtation and sexual chemistry at the start of their affair, I soon tired of it. I did not care to read more scenes of them traveling the world and having sex. I also found it disappointing how Solene continued to disregard her daughter's feelings in favor of her own happiness for much of the book.

To me, the ending is the only part that made sense and felt realistic. However, I wish it weren't so abrupt.

Overall, I am glad I read it so I know what to expect from the movie, but I can't say I enjoyed all of it. I'm not sure I would recommend it.