Review: As forgettable as a bland cover of a good rock song
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
This is the kind of book that wants to be as complex and profound as a certain musician. Yet, when I finished this story, I found myself thinking, "so what?"Weir skims the surface of each of her characters. Molly, having a truly tragic past, is suicidal at times, and angry at others. She doesn't let herself get close to others (or the reader). Beyond that, she isn't fleshed out as a fully realized character. Her personality just didn't reach beyond Typical Tragic Heroine. She could at least be an interesting dark character. The Nirvana thing feels dropped in, as if the author remembered it needed to fit in somewhere.In Ian's first encounter with Molly, he comes off a bit generic and old-fashioned. Then he becomes generic and a little needy. He doesn't offer up anything that should change the outlook of a hopeless girl like Molly.Their are some stereotypical college kids who pop up to show Molly has friends/acquaintances.The relationship between the MCs remains at surface level. A secret connection between the h/H is revealed and they both gloss over it so they can get it on, rather than feel any angst about it at all. They become friends with benefits and avoid taking about the relationship or their feelings, then break up. So what?There is very little action or drama. Most of the action portrays Molly trying to find ways to get around town or away from people. She goes to her job a lot, sometimes to school, and the rest of the time she is moving in and out of other people's homes.There is a proper ending to this all. Though a bomb is dropped near the end, which could set up a sequel, you'll find yourself not really caring what the future entails for these two.I'm giving 2 stars because I did like the voice of the author. I'm sure she is a talented writer despite not being creative enough for my tastes. I read the whole thing even if I was waiting for something to happen or for Molly to change in some way.I recommend listening to Nirvana's "About a Girl" as a substitution for reading this story.