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Čekání na Toma Hankse by Kerry Winfrey

14 reviews

christygsp's review against another edition

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4.0

Hilarious, cute, and chock full of rom com references. It was exactly what I was expecting and hoping for. A cute romance that shines a spotlight on the idea of rom coms being relevant in our real lives, relationships that don’t necessarily fix everything but add to your life, and family/friends who are there for you despite your crazy. 
The MC was a little self absorbed and we didn’t see her put other people first, but since it’s her story (and it’s fictional), I gave her a pass. 
The third act conflict that appears in every single story felt resolved a little quickly but I’m not too mad at it. I like when conflict is resolved quickly but through mature communication, which I felt was a little lighter on than it could have been. 
Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamics between the characters and movie production elements. 
Now I have a strong desire to go watch Tom Hanks movies! 
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thegabscast's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

There a ton of rom-coms with rom-com obsessed protagonists and I would strongly urge you to seek those out and pass on this one. The main character is insufferable and awful.
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hdoomk's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

female mc was kinda annoying and really immature, i felt like i was reading form the perspective of a child at times.

romance consisted of female mc getting offended over jokes male mc was making as a way of flirting. Also wth is up with Chloe? she refuses love and only has one night stands yet gives Annie dating/relationship advice???


a lot of talk about sex but only one closed door scene
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spectacles_and_books's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

An enjoyable Rom-com about a girl who loves Rom-coms and a boy who's starring in a Rom-com. Filled with movie references and a sweet plotline, it was a bit of fun.
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sazzzberry's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Lovely. 

This genre of book will never be able to get a 5 rating from me because that involves elements that can't exist in these stories. Which is unfair I know. So 3.5 is great. I'll read the next one too! 
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caseysbooksandbrews's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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alyssajp's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
new drinking game!: take a drink every time Tom Hanks is mentioned
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sarahallen03's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

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cassielaj's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I loved the rom-com references, I loved Drew as a leading man, and I liked the quirky supporting characters. Annie kind of annoyed me at times with her naïveté and tendency to overreact, and the typical tropes (love triangle, conflict, etc.) felt a little forced and underwhelming. Cute overall, and definitely chock full of rom-com.
I want more Nick and Chloe content
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mcstressy's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

This book is a shrug. I get that it's supposed to rely very heavily on rom com references but boy howdy is it too much. And it's also the SAME ones on repeat. 
I don't get the chemistry between the two leads. Annie (FL) is a Mary Sue and has no real flaws and I don't relate to her at all. 
Also the end was too cheesy for me BUT it should have been so that's not a demerit on the book. However, two weeks is too short: 1) the dreaded I love you. Ew. 2) a movie?! Two weeks to shoot a movie and on ONE city block?! No. That's not how film works.
I may read the Chloe/Nick story but I'm not clamoring for it.
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