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Jane and Dan at the End of the World
Colleen Oakley
Publication Date: March 11th, 2025
Berkley Publishing Group
368 Pages
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Genres: Romance | Women’s Fiction
This is a quirky book, and I love quirky. It was also very poignant at times, with a unique premise that was executed very well. Jane and Dan are having marriage problems and decide to go out for dinner on the evening of their 19th anniversary. While dining out, they’re taken hostage and find themselves living the plot of Jane’s latest book.
I loved how original this book was. It immediately grabbed my attention and never let me go. It kept me guessing until the end, perfectly balancing the funny with the touching moments. The characters are relatable and true to life. Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship, especially those of a certain age, will see something of themselves in Jane and Dan.
The pacing was great, and I had to keep flipping pages to see what would happen next. There are plenty of unexpected twists and surprising reveals. I do have to mention that over-the-top usually isn’t for me, but here, it works and works well. It’s absurd at times, but I just embraced it and enjoyed the ride. What a delightful reading experience this was, and it was very entertaining, especially towards the end. If you enjoy books that are fun(ny) and thought-provoking, this is the book for you.
This was my second read by the author, I loved The Invisible Husband of Frick Island and I have The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise on my TBR, I must bump it up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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