One Day by David NichollsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the relationship of Dexter and Emma, shown on one day (July 15) of multiple years.
First thoughts: I watched this movie a while ago, but I can still remember the emotions from each year's vignette. Each version is pretty faithful to the other, and the emotions are a testament to how easy it is to fall for both Dexter and Emma (while at the same time being super frustrated with both). BUT. Why won't they admit they're in love? Some disbelief has to be suspended for this love story to work.
Middle thoughts: Yep, even in the middle and towards the end I found myself wanting to know how things go down (even though I know how it all ends). The character development pulled me in.
Recommended for: hopeless romantics, readers needing a world with different dramas to escape to, fans of "snapshot" stories.
Final thoughts: That ending. No spoilers here, but I appreciated the anniversary chapters for their reflection on the relationship.
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