Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Published by: St. Martin's Press on July 8th, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Adult Fiction
Source: Purchased
Rating: 5/5 stars
From Goodreads:
Georgie McCool knows her marriage is in trouble. That it’s been in trouble for a long time. She still loves her husband, Neal, and Neal still loves her, deeply — but that almost seems besides the point now.
Maybe that was always besides the point.
Two days before they’re supposed to visit Neal’s family in Omaha for Christmas, Georgie tells Neal that she can’t go. She’s a TV writer, and something’s come up on her show; she has to stay in Los Angeles. She knows that Neal will be upset with her — Neal is always a little upset with Georgie — but she doesn’t expect to him to pack up the kids and go home without her.
When her husband and the kids leave for the airport, Georgie wonders if she’s finally done it. If she’s ruined everything.
That night, Georgie discovers a way to communicate with Neal in the past. It’s not time travel, not exactly, but she feels like she’s been given an opportunity to fix her marriage before it starts . . .
Is that what she’s supposed to do?
Or would Georgie and Neal be better off if their marriage never happened?
First of all, RAINBOW ROWELL IS AMAZING. Seriously, I love reading all of her books! Landline was no exception to this. It was such a sweet and heartwarming read that left me feeling so happy and refreshed. I laughed, cried, and had all of the feels.
The two main characters in the book, Georgie and Neal, were lovely and relatable. The way Rowell described her characters' facial expressions, thoughts, and actions made me feel like I could see them and be in their story. Their issues do not seem over exaggerated or ridiculous; they are dealing with problems many couples experience. Being young and never having been in a serious relationship myself, I could not quite easily relate to these as issues as perhaps a husband or wife might be able to. However, I was still able to enjoy the book. There were many sweet and touching moments that left me buzzing.
*Mild SPOILER*
Also, towards the end of the book, Rowell left a lovely surprise for her readers. Two other characters from one of Rowell's previous books made a guest appearance. Seeing these two characters again made my heart burst.
*End of Mild SPOILER*
All I can say is that if you're thinking of reading Landline, do it! It is so amazing and you won't regret it! A heartwarming read that makes you feel all of the things, Rowell's Landline is one that will linger in your heart.
Love,
Robin
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