I’m not usually a romcom/chick lit reader, so I went in with lower expectations. Ultimately, I really quite enjoyed The Husbands! I thought the concept was fresh and led to some truly comedic moments. I agree with other readers that the repetition grew a little tedious at times, but viewed through the lens of a “movie montage” was more digestible. Unfortunately, I think the author didn’t quite know how to end the story, hence the sudden perspective switch. I found myself wishing that Lauren would either face more accountability for her indecisiveness or that she would take greater control of the situation.
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Whenever, I read a book I tend to look for the “socially redeemed value”. At first, as each husband came down the ladder, I was wondering the value. It was when I finished the book, I realized the author wanted me to realize that sometimes what we wish for is not good for us. Living a life is not perfect, it is what we do with that life that gives satisfaction. The book inspires self-reflection which is a good thing.
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It seemed as if I’d come upon a formulaic adult counting book…1 Little Husband coming down the stairs, 2 Little Husband…it was a bit repetitive. Still, after some of the more intricately tangled plots I’ve been reading, this seemed like a relief…until the conceit went on and on and…until finally the plot twist rescued the story. Perhaps the perfect beach read.
Haha, @Nancy_B - That “counting book” is sooo funny! I now have one of those songs stuck in my head.
It didn’t take long for me to grow impatient with the book–despite the new husband nothing really seemed to change. Also the number of husbands in such a short amount of time was very disconcerting. Several times, I almost stopped reading but felt I wanted to keep my end of the bargain to discuss it, so would return to it periodically. Then Bohai appeared and it became interesting. Actually, Lauren and he should have just married and ended the whole thing. But on it went–irritating–kissing frogs is futile. Very happy to see Sam and failing electricity in more way than one.
Yup.I’m 82 and all I could think was this is an awful lot of bed hopping and shallow, superficial " dating"–then I realized the time frame and thought --are you kidding? This is exhausting–lol
I did not like this book at all. I agree the first 20 pages were hilarious. However, I think she could have made her point with fewer husbands.
I liked it more than I thought I would - it appeared to be a fluffy romance but it ended up having more substance and I wouldn’t even categorize it as a romance novel. However, it dragged a bit in the middle, and her ending decisions seem to be without much thought.
I surprised myself by really enjoying this book and have recommended it to more than several women. It was light, funny, quirky and totally different from anything I’ve read recently. It made me think about relationships, marriage, and what makes us compatible.
At first I was a little taken aback about the idea of changing husbands at a whim, but as the story and Lauren’s character developed and we learned about her struggles with getting along with some and not wanting certain aspects of her life to be affected even if the husband was good enough, I felt more intrigued with this idea of trying to find “the one” at a much faster pace lol. As someone who got married young and who always dated with the intent of marrying, I would break up with a guy the moment I felt he wasn’t the one I could build my future with, no matter how great he was overall. So what Lauren is experiencing is relatable to me, just at a much faster pace than what I was experiencing lol
I found the premise a bit suspicious at first but later enjoyed the variety of husbands that are possible! Sometimes a bit confusing when the world changes w the husband.
My sentiments exactly. I enjoyed it for a while, maybe even fascinated by it, but after a while it got tedious. Too many send backs.
The premise sounded fun, but it is really dragging for me. I’m bogged down in the middle and just want to find out who she ends up with
I thought it was entertaining. Its not a book I would have ordinarily picked for myself, but it is good to have a light read every once in a while 
This book was so out of my usual genre, but when a friend recommended it, I tried it. I liked the book although I do agree it was repetitive in sections, but I think that was part of the story. If you are actively dating, it can be repetitive. I was hooked as to how she was going to end the story, and that is what saved it for me.
I had read that the author is an award-winning designer of games…totally fit for this type of book.
I agree with you. The book had some good places but it got tedious in the middle. I thought I would recommend it to my book club but after I was done I know most of them would not have enjoyed it. It was different but not a big hit with me.