Rating: 4.0 stars
A famous book must have something deserving to be famous. I think the most special thing about The Hating Game is the childish yet very funny games that Lucy and Josh play all along. From the Hating Game to the Staring Game, to the "Or Something Game", the changing games indicates the developing relationship between the two characters.
No heartbreak moments and the only sex scene is clean and sweet. It's all about the dramatic yet lovely chaoses of the two characters' love life, family and career. It was indeed a fun read, but I didn't have those echoing feelings when I finished it. Maybe I feel distance from the characters? Or maybe I feel so unreal of the story? I'm not quite sure...
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
The Hating Game tells the story of Lucy and Josh, both are executive assistants to co-CEOs and we could say that they are complete opposites. They were working for different publishing houses before both companies decided to merge. Lucy is always full of life, she does everything to really create good relationships with people and she is always called nice, she also very much enjoys wearing bright colors and is often very bold with her color choices for clothing. On the other hand, Josh is extremely good with numbers, which makes others see him as brutal when it comes to the reports that he often receives and sends back because of the many mistakes that other workers make, he can be described as cold and lonely, always believing that relationships with others aren't as important as one's job. As you can clearly notice, their personalities are bound to clash. It is clear that Lucy and Josh absolutely hate each other, yet everything in their lives seems to circle around the other. For instance, they are always so anxious to make the other suffer without making the other co-workers notice, they are always planning to get in the plans of the other and they are always looking for ways to make the other stress, which is why when the announcement regarding the new position as CEO is made, Josh and Lucy are more than ready to compete against each other. Yet, both seem to know so much about the other that it may seem like they have spent a lifetime together, although they do utilize that information to make fun of the other.I just loved everything about this book! I fell in love with the plot, the scenes, the words and the characters!I want to start by talking about the book overall. I loved how funny it is! Everytime that I read it (which I have done about four times now), I laugh so much that my family thinks that I am crazy since they were quite used to me crying all the time while reading. The way the scenes are constructed are brilliant, they are so easy to imagine and be part of and you are able to feel all of those crazy emotions, like the shame, the warmth, and the laugh.I mean, the plot is one of those that most of us have either seen or read already several times because it follows the usual romantic comedy storyline, yet the way everything is narrated is so fun that I didn't even mind the fact that I knew how things were going to be, I was so trapped in this story that I was simply lost in this world.Regarding the characters, I was simply charmed by both. They were so good at their jobs, yet they were so childish, and from time to time they were so cruel to each other, yet they were so humane and they had such a heartwarming relationships with themselves that it really made them seem real and overall well-rounded characters with whom who could cry and laugh. I loved reading about their struggles, especially with family, and the way they reacted to those problems. I believe that by having such traits, the characters really reminded me that even people in real life have personal struggles that they hide and that those could be potentially limiting them in some sort of way.One of the things that I liked the most about this novel is the way the relationship progressed as a whole. It was interesting to understand how their feelings started changing with each other and how even though we don't get to read both points of view, we can start noticing their changes in character, which made their relationship more significant and in this case, Josh's actions and words much more special. Also, I loved how slowly things changed, in the sense that they didn't just become friendly with each other from night to day.Lastly, I absolutely loved the details! The small things were what really made this novel outshine others because it truly demonstrated how much the author cared and how much thought she put into the story. For instance, I absolutely loved the shirt's pattern and I still think about it almost every day.I can truly recommend this novel because it will bring you a lot of laughter, yet it will also bring you a little bit of warmth in your heart. Sally Thorne truly takes the rom-com genre and takes it to the next level in this hit-novel.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2018
I just loved everything about this book! I fell in love with the plot, the scenes, the words and the characters!
I want to start by talking about the book overall. I loved how funny it is! Everytime that I read it (which I have done about four times now), I laugh so much that my family thinks that I am crazy since they were quite used to me crying all the time while reading. The way the scenes are constructed are brilliant, they are so easy to imagine and be part of and you are able to feel all of those crazy emotions, like the shame, the warmth, and the laugh.
I mean, the plot is one of those that most of us have either seen or read already several times because it follows the usual romantic comedy storyline, yet the way everything is narrated is so fun that I didn't even mind the fact that I knew how things were going to be, I was so trapped in this story that I was simply lost in this world.
Regarding the characters, I was simply charmed by both. They were so good at their jobs, yet they were so childish, and from time to time they were so cruel to each other, yet they were so humane and they had such a heartwarming relationships with themselves that it really made them seem real and overall well-rounded characters with whom who could cry and laugh. I loved reading about their struggles, especially with family, and the way they reacted to those problems. I believe that by having such traits, the characters really reminded me that even people in real life have personal struggles that they hide and that those could be potentially limiting them in some sort of way.
One of the things that I liked the most about this novel is the way the relationship progressed as a whole. It was interesting to understand how their feelings started changing with each other and how even though we don't get to read both points of view, we can start noticing their changes in character, which made their relationship more significant and in this case, Josh's actions and words much more special. Also, I loved how slowly things changed, in the sense that they didn't just become friendly with each other from night to day.
Lastly, I absolutely loved the details! The small things were what really made this novel outshine others because it truly demonstrated how much the author cared and how much thought she put into the story. For instance, I absolutely loved the shirt's pattern and I still think about it almost every day.
I can truly recommend this novel because it will bring you a lot of laughter, yet it will also bring you a little bit of warmth in your heart. Sally Thorne truly takes the rom-com genre and takes it to the next level in this hit-novel.
Get ready to say goodbye to your sleep and hello to the most charming male character!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2018
The Hating Game tells the story of Lucy and Josh, both are executive assistants to co-CEOs and we could say that they are complete opposites. They were working for different publishing houses before both companies decided to merge. Lucy is always full of life, she does everything to really create good relationships with people and she is always called nice, she also very much enjoys wearing bright colors and is often very bold with her color choices for clothing. On the other hand, Josh is extremely good with numbers, which makes others see him as brutal when it comes to the reports that he often receives and sends back because of the many mistakes that other workers make, he can be described as cold and lonely, always believing that relationships with others aren't as important as one's job. As you can clearly notice, their personalities are bound to clash. It is clear that Lucy and Josh absolutely hate each other, yet everything in their lives seems to circle around the other. For instance, they are always so anxious to make the other suffer without making the other co-workers notice, they are always planning to get in the plans of the other and they are always looking for ways to make the other stress, which is why when the announcement regarding the new position as CEO is made, Josh and Lucy are more than ready to compete against each other. Yet, both seem to know so much about the other that it may seem like they have spent a lifetime together, although they do utilize that information to make fun of the other.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2018
I just loved everything about this book! I fell in love with the plot, the scenes, the words and the characters!
I want to start by talking about the book overall. I loved how funny it is! Everytime that I read it (which I have done about four times now), I laugh so much that my family thinks that I am crazy since they were quite used to me crying all the time while reading. The way the scenes are constructed are brilliant, they are so easy to imagine and be part of and you are able to feel all of those crazy emotions, like the shame, the warmth, and the laugh.
I mean, the plot is one of those that most of us have either seen or read already several times because it follows the usual romantic comedy storyline, yet the way everything is narrated is so fun that I didn't even mind the fact that I knew how things were going to be, I was so trapped in this story that I was simply lost in this world.
Regarding the characters, I was simply charmed by both. They were so good at their jobs, yet they were so childish, and from time to time they were so cruel to each other, yet they were so humane and they had such a heartwarming relationships with themselves that it really made them seem real and overall well-rounded characters with whom who could cry and laugh. I loved reading about their struggles, especially with family, and the way they reacted to those problems. I believe that by having such traits, the characters really reminded me that even people in real life have personal struggles that they hide and that those could be potentially limiting them in some sort of way.
One of the things that I liked the most about this novel is the way the relationship progressed as a whole. It was interesting to understand how their feelings started changing with each other and how even though we don't get to read both points of view, we can start noticing their changes in character, which made their relationship more significant and in this case, Josh's actions and words much more special. Also, I loved how slowly things changed, in the sense that they didn't just become friendly with each other from night to day.
Lastly, I absolutely loved the details! The small things were what really made this novel outshine others because it truly demonstrated how much the author cared and how much thought she put into the story. For instance, I absolutely loved the shirt's pattern and I still think about it almost every day.
I can truly recommend this novel because it will bring you a lot of laughter, yet it will also bring you a little bit of warmth in your heart. Sally Thorne truly takes the rom-com genre and takes it to the next level in this hit-novel.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2023
I was sad that the USPS delayed my delivery date by 3 days, but as soon as it arrived, I dove straight into reading it. I finished the full book within 2 days - who needs sleep when you have Lucy and Josh.
I'm writing this review 5 minutes after finishing the book... I am so completely sad that the book has ended, and I don't get to tag along with Lucy and Josh as they go on with their lives. I'm not saying the ending wasn't good, I'm saying that the characters were so alive through the pages that I want to tag along for the rest of their lives. Forever reading about them and what they are doing. I want to read about the trip to the farm, the interview and Lucy owning her new role.
The movie did miss adding in some of what are the best parts of the book, but they did give an epilogue to show a glimpse into the future.
To sum it up, if you are scrolling through these reviews to see if you think you'll like this book, stop reading the reviews and start reading the book.
I love the characters so much, I was sad when the book ended
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2023
First off, I found this book by way of the movie starring Lucy Hale. I instantly fell in love with the two main characters that I re-watched the movie the very next day. Then I went looking for the book that it was created from and read all the reviews. There was a recurring theme that the book was way better than the movie, so I immediately purchased the book.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2023
I was sad that the USPS delayed my delivery date by 3 days, but as soon as it arrived, I dove straight into reading it. I finished the full book within 2 days - who needs sleep when you have Lucy and Josh.
I'm writing this review 5 minutes after finishing the book... I am so completely sad that the book has ended, and I don't get to tag along with Lucy and Josh as they go on with their lives. I'm not saying the ending wasn't good, I'm saying that the characters were so alive through the pages that I want to tag along for the rest of their lives. Forever reading about them and what they are doing. I want to read about the trip to the farm, the interview and Lucy owning her new role.
The movie did miss adding in some of what are the best parts of the book, but they did give an epilogue to show a glimpse into the future.
To sum it up, if you are scrolling through these reviews to see if you think you'll like this book, stop reading the reviews and start reading the book.
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