Title: Attachments
Author: Rainbow Rowell
Publisher: Dutton
Publication Date: April 14, 2011
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Summary
I was planning on reviewing one of the ARCs I have from NetGalley instead of Attachments, but the week got away from me and I didn’t end up finishing it. So, you have my thoughts on Rainbow Rowell instead!
This is one of Rowell’s adult books, following the story of Lincoln who works the night shift for tech security at a newspaper office. His job involves reading people’s emails, looking for subjects that have been flagged and sending warnings to employees. Though the job wasn’t what he expected, at least it was a full-time job with benefits.
One night, Lincoln comes across Jennifer and Beth’s emails. However, instead of warning them (like he’s supposed to), he gets sucked into reading about their lives, which are much more interesting than his. As he gets further in, he starts to fall for one of them. But can anything actually happen, or will Lincoln forever be stuck on the sidelines?
Review: Attachments
I haven’t read a Rainbow Rowell book since I read Carry On a year or two ago, and I so missed her writing! This is the last book of hers I hadn’t read yet, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Though I still prefer her young adult stuff, this book fits perfectly for where I am in life right now.
Throughout the book, I felt like I could relate to (almost) everything that Lincoln was going through. He’s in his late 20s, totally unsure of what he wants to do for the rest of his life. He’s living back with his mom, kind of a loner, and keeps going back to school. Basically me in a nutshell. Reading this in light of reading so much young adult lit makes me realize how nice it is to be able to relate to closely to the main character of a book.
In thinking about the young adult/new adult thing, this book would definitely fit the latter category (as would ACOTAR, but that’s for another day). It isn’t about a teenager, it’s more about that time between finishing college and not quite feeling like you’re a full fledged adult yet. Rowell captures that feeling beautifully, all set in a class romantic comedy-esque storyline that you’re sure to love.
For my friends looking for new adult that isn’t about sex (which is what most people think of when they hear new adult), check this book out! It’s sure to not disappoint.
4/5 stars