Throughout
the book, we jump back and forth between the past and present, ping-ponging
between lust at first sight to painful obsession. Of course, neither is
healthy. "The Prince Charming myth is the other curse God created to
punish Eve and every other woman for biting that stupid apple." (11)
The words
are full of sadness, regret, and anger, which make for a captivating read.
Lauren is
witty and frank; Cal is such a condescending, arrogant ass. The two have an
exhausting love/hate relationship that only seems to be affecting Lauren. They're
either fighting or having wild sex. The whole thing mainly centers on her
obsession with Cal and how she started and ended up with him. It gets a little
tiring after a while. So, basically, he pampered her with flashy cars and fancy
art? Big Whoop!
I was
somewhat curious to the meaning of the title. If I Break could possibly signify the end of her marriage. Will she
die without Cal? Frankly, you don't know if you want her to.
Although
this is a long-winded novel (I mean, all you hear is Lauren pining and whining
about Cal,) a tiny mystery reels the reader back in. As you get closer to the
end, you can't decide if to root for the marriage or hope they end in divorce.
My rating: 3.5 stars
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