Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins

Eliza · Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Posts: 718

Has anyone read this and if you did what did you think?

The last book Until There Was You didn't seem to cover any new ground--for me anyway--other than perhaps leaning a little more toward women's fiction, so I would appreciate your thoughts on the new book. Thanks.

willaful · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 1469

I thought it better from a romance perspective than her previous book, which utterly failed as a romance for me. But it seemed kind of tame compared to some of her riskier books.
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Eliza · Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Posts: 718

Nicole M. · Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 98

I was also lukewarm on her last one (the heroine was just soooo in love with the hero for so long that it felt like he'd never catch up) but I really enjoyed her latest. In the last few books, Higgins has included the male perspective and in this one, I thought she did a great job with that. James was a fantastic hero and his thoughts felt authentic to me. I also liked Parker and even though her fears could get annoying, they were also completely understandable and sympathetic. The romance was satisfying and everything came together well for me. Definitely worth reading!

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4053 Location: Detroit Metro

I'm about 2/3 of the way through on this one and am really enjoying it. I agree with Nicole about James and Parker--both are good characters who grow on the reader with their hangups and thoughts.

bijoux · Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 379

This one totally worked for me. I've read it about a month ago and the one complaint I can remember is that I wanted to spend more time with them.

I also have to add, James' grand gesture brought tears to my eyes. Not ashamed to say it. Actually, now that I've written it down, I realized there are two at the end of the book. I'm actually talking about the gesture in the final chapter, although the one in the epilogue is pitch perfect as well.

Eliza · Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Posts: 718

Thank you Nicole, Tee and Bijoux for your thoughts. You've convinced me to read it. May I ask another question, though?

I hit a reading slump hard two weeks ago and the only thing that has been working for me for now is light contemp romance. First I read, The Fireman Who Loved Me by J, Bernard which was lovely with likeable characters and crisp, clear prose. Now I'm reading a couple of Julie James that I had stashed away for an emergency, and of course they're wonderful.

Would the current Higgins be anywhere near light romance? Or somewhat like her earlier books? I do remember liking her writing style before. It;s just her last book definitely wouldn't work where I am now.

Thanks so much again for your feedback.

willaful · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 1469

I would say it's a good bet if you want light romance. I wouldn't call it frothy, but definitely not heavy on the angst.
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"I say, don't read the classics -- try to discover your own classics; every life has its own." -- Rudolf Flesch, _How to Make Sense_

Eliza · Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Posts: 718

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4053 Location: Detroit Metro

I finished this book finally and absolutely loved it. I thought the characters and story were great. For those who read the book, the very last line of the story was one of the best I've read in a while IMO and it totally related to the story. How wonderful! James can be my hew hero.