Book Synopsis:
Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon – and simultaneously his novel – be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
My Review:
November 9 is another absorbing, addictive read from one of my favourite authors. This book was just the distraction I needed from a stressful weekend and helped get me out of a reading slump.
I was quickly absorbed into the story and into the lives of the two main characters Fallon and Ben. The story is told from both of their points of view and I liked how the author managed to make each of them obviously different to each other so it was easy to tell the two of them apart. Of the two I much preferred Ben, Fallon just annoyed me a little bit as she seemed rather whiney and self centred. I just couldn’t understand her reasoning for keeping their special relationship as it was and not want to change it.
This book discusses a range of important subjects that I enjoyed exploring with the characters. I especially liked the way Fallon’s burns and her lack of confidence surrounding them was dealt with and how Ben helps her feel better about them. This was a very touching moment which has stayed with me long after reading.
Overall, as you can probably tell, I loved this book and I’m excited to read more from her in the future. The book has a great pace to it and there was always something happening to keep my interest. Even when there wasn’t I was so invested in the story that I kept reading. The big twist towards the end really shocked me and I loved how the author was able to surprise me by taking the story in a completely different direction.
About The Author:
Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times and International bestselling author of multiple novels and novellas. She lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. She is the founder of The Bookworm Box, a non-profit book subscription service and bookstore in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
For more information and for a schedule of events, please visit colleenhoover.com.
To contact Colleen and her team (Her team’s name is Stephanie), please email hooverink@outlook.com
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