Could you? Would you? Unplug from the internet? We know how time sucking the internet can be and when it all comes down to it, it is a matter of controlling yourself. But if push comes to shove, would you disconnect? Here is a refreshing new novel I was able to review about a single gal who does just that and ends up in unexpected places.
Love and Miss Communication by Elyssa Friedland
Publisher: Harper Collins – William Morrow Paperbacks (May 12, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0062379849
This unforgettable debut novel asks us to look up from our screens and out at the world…and to imagine what life would be like with no searches, no status updates, no texts, no Tweets, no pins, and no posts
Evie Rosen is thirty-four and single, living a fast paced Manhattan life at a law firm with only her Blackberry to cuddle at night. As she watches all her friends get married, have children,, and settle down, Evie knows she wants something more. After admitting that her Internet addiction is out of control, she takes drastic measures and vows to go without the web for one whole year (#ICouldNever). Will love be easier to find without worrying about how perfect her Facebook selfies and hashtags are?
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My Thoughts: Checking out a debut novel is fun in many ways. You never know what you are going to get until you dive in. This book is a lot chick lit and some romance too. After all, you cannot have chick lit without talking about men!
The author dives into the story of a girl and her best friends and all of the struggles that a single woman has meeting the right guy after 30. I could relate so much to this storyline as I didn’t meet my hubby until I was
34 myself. The pressure of dating – What to say – How to say it. Every thought and action seems like it could be under a microscope – if it is the wrong guy. For the right guy, none of that matters, but how do you know?? All of that plus the pressure of leaving the internet. YIKES!
This book is entertaining and offers a humorous look at the life of a single gal in her 30’s. Family, work, and pleasure are all addressed with wit. This book was an easy read to get into and I really enjoyed it. The ending was a bit weird and left me looking for some better closure. Regardless, I am looking forward to more to come from this new author in the future.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
This does sound like an interesting book to read. You made me more curious because you wished for a different ending. I don’t know if I could be without the internet and/ or gadgets for a year.
Think this might be a fun one for a summer book club read. Looking forward to reading it.
Love and Miss Communication by Elyssa Friedland sounds like an interesting read, I would definitely read it. Thank you for sharing this review.