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Good Luck with That

Kristan Higgins
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Good Luck with That

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Kristan Higgins

Good Luck with That

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins follows three friends—Emerson, Georgia, and Marley—who navigate challenges related to body image and self-acceptance. After Emerson's passing, Georgia and Marley confront their insecurities and pursue a healthier lifestyle, honoring Emerson's memory by executing a list of her dreams and aspirations.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Humorous

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

21,740 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins tackles sensitive issues like body image and self-acceptance through engaging characters and heartfelt storytelling. Critics praise its empathetic portrayal of personal struggles and supportive friendships. However, some criticize its handling of weight loss themes as occasionally unbalanced. Overall, the novel is uplifting and thought-provoking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Good Luck with That?

Readers who enjoy Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins likely appreciate heartfelt, character-driven stories with themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Fans of novels like Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman or The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce may find this book appealing.

4.3

21,740 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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