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I shouldn't have enjoyed this one as much as I did for the amount of characters involved, but since the cover did such an amazing job of portraying the contents, I knew what I was signing up for and ended up liking this one. The writing style was not my favorite, but I will likely end up purchasing this one in stores and cherishing it. This is a genuinely funny book that reads like a rollercoaster with a ton of turns. It's very very fun!

Thank you for allowing me to read this in advance of its publication! This was such a treat to be able to enjoy. I look forward to getting it once I see it in stores. Totally recommend for those who enjoy funny banter and silly books that make you giggle.

I received a free copy of this book. This is my honest review I am voluntarily leaving.

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This book had a lot going on. There were a lot of characters, and the point of view jumped around a lot. Some of the chapter headings were confusing and I wasn’t quite sure who was talking, but shockingly it worked for me. I did spend half the time wondering what was going on and how the book worked, but it did just work. There was so much going on, it was easy to find something about the story that worked. I would say that it was really well written because it felt like a mess, but it really was a beautiful piece of art that was fun to read. There is a lot of melodrama, and that made it a lot of fun. I do with some things that would have been tighter, but like I said, it did work and it was fun.

If you’re looking for a book that’s a little different in a fun way, then check this one out.

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This book made me laugh out loud. Some of the jokes felt forced or juvenile, but the vast majority of them were simply funny. The characters had the potential to simply be two-dimensional, but they weren't. What Is Wrong With You sucked me in with its light tone and frenetic pace, but ended up being quite a bit deeper than its appearance. Which, I suppose, was also true of its characters. I really loved Sean. I need a Sean in my life.

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Paul Rudnick has an amazing imagination matched with a wicked sense of humor. He's also got incredible story telling skills. What Is Wrong With You? doesn't disappoint. Rudnick combines that sense of humor with a crazy story about the convergence of characters onto a billionaire's island for a wedding and product launch. In-between, there's poignant writing about relationships, love, loss, and NYC.

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Witty and sharp, What Is Wrong with You? offers a quirky mix of humor and heart that keeps the pages turning. The story balances eccentric characters with moments of surprising depth, making it both entertaining and unexpectedly touching.

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DNF at about 25% the story unfortunately didn’t pull
Me in and I found myself skipping entire passages to have the story move forward

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i realized a little too late that i definitely wasn't the target audience for this book. the writing is fine and the premise is interesting, but definitely not something i normally pick up once i started to read it.

i'd call this book a beach read for gay people. if you like messy gay melodrama, i would recommend it. not my personal cup of tea but definitely not a bad or poorly written book by any means

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Interesting book about a couple of people all coming to a wedding. There is writer, actor, editor and a billionaire. There is some romance and loved the different point of views. I liked seeing what happened at the wedding and what happened after. Overall an okay story.

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This is an entertaining, funny, and a little bit messy book! It has a lot going on, soooo many characters coming together for this destination wedding of a billionaire. It does become hard to follow with so many characters in this book. For me it was hard to keep track of everyone and it made me confused. Other than that, I enjoyed the writing and it was a fun read
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Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

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