The Flatshare
Ratings285
Average rating4
I absolutely loved this book! All I'm going to say is Justin is toxic. Like toxic!
But overall I loved their story and how supportive Tiff friendship circle were and I adored Leon from the beginning.
It was a cute and sweet story. I really liked how it approached the sensitive topics about Tiffy's previous relationship.
The back and forth process of Tiffy and Leon getting to know each other was so sweet, fun and somehow original:)
Richie, an MVP of course.
3.5 ⭐️ I'm not really into romance but this was super cute. I saw some of the tv show and was interested in reading the book.
The only thing is I feel like it was too long. Could have taken out the last 20-30 pages and it still would have been good. Also, really hated the Justin storyline. It didn't really make sense and the ending scene kinda ruined it for me.
Одна з тих комфортних історій, які, ніби улюблений плед, можна дістати з шафи у холодний дощовий день і загорнутися у її затишну атмосферу.
Of course they're both hot
It's not bad. It's just super surface level and predictable.
I 100% buy this premise as I live in London and I've literally seen similar offers on Spare Room. Probably a 4.5/5 star read for me, it's so cute and nice
”It's weird how easily you can get to know someone from the traces they leave behind when they go.”
This book has been on my tbr for the longest time and I am so glad that I have finally picked this up and given it a go.
I felt so connected with Tiffy, especially in the moments where she spoke about her ex and her fears that he had ruined her for any future relationships. As someone who was in an abusive relationship, I related to her on a strong level. I feel like these are characters that I will be missing.
I loved that their first main form of communication was in sticky notes. It was so sweet that they were building a connection without the added pressure of meeting. I haven't read a book where the main female protagonist doesn't meet the love interest until almost halfway through the book. It was super interesting and fun to read.
Richie, I love you.
I really enjoyed this and I am interested to read more by this author in the future.
”Remind myself that there is no saving of people—people can only save themselves. The best you can do is help when they're ready.”
Eu não estava preparada para gostar tanto desse livro! Claro que o plot tinha despertado meu interesse e por isso ele estava na minha estante desde que saiu, mas eu não pensei que a história seria tão bonita e bem desenvolvida. Esse ano, com certeza vou ler mais coisas da Beth!
A breath of fresh non-young-adult romance air! A great premise, brilliant writing. Loved it!After a string of less-than-desirable reading experiences, I opted to go for a fun, light read - a romance!I expected the usual: Some trope, like enemies-to-lovers, banter, quick lovey-dovey, some conflict, reconciliation and a happily ever after. Mostly, romance novels feel like they're addressing a rather young audience - which I don't exactly belong to anymore.In “[b:The Flatshare 36478784 The Flatshare (The Flatshare, #1) Beth O'Leary https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1552471375l/36478784.SY75.jpg 58189559]” by [a:Beth O'Leary 13038484 Beth O'Leary https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1546818419p2/13038484.jpg] I got banter, on post-it notes. In a shared flat. Written by two adults; Leon, a male nurse with his own mental burdens, with a brother, Richie, who's in jail, with a mother who has a long history of abusive men in her life. Leon also is a work-a-holic whose girlfriend has demands which Leon needs to meet as well. Last but not least, Leon is on a “humanitarian mission”.Tiffy on the other hand is broke, looking for somewhere to live after the umpteenth separation from her abusive boyfriend. Said abuse has left deep mental scars. Her job at a small DIY publisher is... challenging in its own ways (“Crochet Your Way” is the latest book she's working on...), with difficult colleagues.“So much for a light and fluffy read.”, were my immediate thoughts. I read on, and on, and on. I pretty much swallowed it hook, line and sinker. This novel, it turned out, was certainly a very nice romance but also a much-needed breath of fresh air - those people feel real: Tiffy and Leon have lives. They have very real burdens to carry and there's no quick-and-easy love but a fledgling friendship that “organically” develops...I felt those people were actually thinking, responsible, highly relatable and likeable adults who also act like adults. The conflicts were there and they were very real but Leon, Tiffy and their friends dealt with them in a believable and intelligent manner. Like Tiffy actively going to get counselling. (Let me quickly tell you that YOU should never hesitate for a second to get professional help if things get overwhelming. There's no shame in asking for and getting help. Thrice in my life I've gone to a psychotherapist myself and it was a life-changing, relieving, freeing experience. Should you live in Germany, it's free and way easier to get than you think. Just ask your local doc about it!)»You know what? I am extremely proud of myself.«(Tiffy after a counselling session.)O'Leary didn't write a dead-serious complicated novel, though, but manages to artistically walk a very fine line that's also rich on (mostly) good-natured humour.»What's the bedroom going to look like?Venture in, intrepid. Let out a strangled wail. It looks like someone vomited rainbows and calico in here, covering every surface in colors that do not belong together in nature. Horrific, moth-eaten blanket over bed. Enormous beige sewing machine taking up most of desk. And clothes ... clothes everywhere.«The author also manages to write a very convincing Leon: Initially, I was slightly put off by his short, concise sentences; a very pronounced style of communication...»I wonder if Leon will talk the way he writes, all short sentences and no pronouns.«... only to find out that this short, abbreviated style actually gives the novel a more authentic feel and I came to actually appreciate it.The dialogues - both on post-its and face-to-face - are also highly enjoyable...»“Twilight?”Leon blinks at me, putting the book down in his lap. “You went from unconscious to judgmental very quickly there.”«That's still not all, though: O'Leary also manages to write so empathically about her characters I actually felt for everyone (sans certain people whom we're meant to despise).I'm immensely happy to have found and read this book and I can't recommend it enough - even to those of you who usually don't read romance. This one's different.A very happy, very wow'ed five stars out of five!Blog Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Medium Matrix TumblrCeterum censeo Putin esse delendam
A short and sweet light-hearted tale. A much-needed change from the books I've been reading as of late.
Reading this book, I've come to the realisation that I enjoy British and Aussie humour quite a bit and that it adds greatly to my reading experience.
This book was adorable and it gave me an excuse to doodle and make cute post it's with my husband. I liked that each perspective was written in the way that they would think it. Leon's lacked pronouns and the dialogue read like a script and Tiff's was more traditional British writing (including the apostrophes in lieu of quotation marks and the British spellings of “any more” & “apologise”). This book was cute and fluffy for the most part. I'd love a spin off with Rachel and Richie. I liked the comedic aspect too. I was only a little confused by the way the author insinuated that the mc was plus size at the start of the book, but then it was just that she was tall and proportionate... Overall charming read.
Viihdyttävä hyvän mielen chick-lit kirja.
Plussaa kirjassa oli ehdottomasti hyvä alkuasetelma (kämppikset, jotka jakavat sängyn, mutta eivät tapaa toisiaan ja kommunikoivat post it-lappujen kanssa), eri tyylit joista erotti kumpi päähenkilöstä oli silläkin hetkenä kertojana, hauskat hahmot ja sivutarinat.
Miinuksena toisaalta kliseiset juonenkäänteet ja minulle iso ei ei on liika tämän ajan populäärikulttuurin referointi. Itselle tulee vain ajatus, että tämä kirja ei tule kestämään ns. ”aikaa”, sillä jo viiden vuoden päästä moni näistä asioista voi olla lukijakunnalle aivan tuntemattomia käsitteitä. Tästä siis iso no no.
Voin kuitenkin vahvasti suositella tätä kirjaa, se on helppo ja nopealukuinen, monesti oivaltava ja oikein kiva kirja.
The book follows the story of Tiffy and Leon, who due to their different work schedules are able to share a bed without ever seeing each other. We get to know the characters and see their friendship flourish through their communication via post-it as well as thorough their POV chapters.
It was an entertaining and quick read, and I ended up enjoying it more than expected. The book also addresses deeper themes such as domestic violence, showing other type of abuse besides physical violence, which I consider crucial to educate about what it is normal and should not be accepted in relationships.
Lovely sweet romance between two lovely sweet characters. Didn't really entice me to turn the pages quickly, but left me glowing and happy once I got to the end.