On November 9th, I woke up with an idea. Why not read Colleen Hoover’s book, November 9, all in one day? I had recently read my first CoHo book, and I was thinking to myself, I’m ready to be hurt again. And what could be more fitting than to read a book based on a certain day, on that day. So, I bought the last copy at my local Barnes and Noble, and I was all set. I was immediately drawn in by the concept, and was not disappointed at all. It was truly one of the most unique books I had read in a while.
Though the idea to read the book all in one day was more of a personal challenge, it quickly became a demand. I simply could not put the book down. From the first moments of Fallon’s story, to Ben sliding in the booth, to all the twists and turns, I couldn’t stop myself from reading on. I had to know how their story ended. I had to know how CoHo was going to rip me apart this time.
One of the things I loved the most about this book was the shift of POV’s. I took turns reading and listening to the book, and was pleasantly surprised to find that Ben’s chapters were narrated by a man, and Fallon’s chapter by a woman. I thought that was a great touch. You got to hear both voices, and both sides of the story.
I can honestly say that this has quickly become one of my favorites, if not my favorite book to date. I always say I don’t pick favorites, because I honestly am just always looking for the next good book to read, but this story has stuck with me in a way I cannot describe. Not only was the plot refreshingly unique, but the characters felt so unbelievably real, I might as well have been sitting in on genuine conversations. I could see myself, sitting at a booth in their restaurant, watching these strangers’ lives unfold.
November 9 is undoubtedly worth the read, and I can guarantee it will make you feel all kinds of things. It was the perfect book to read all in one day, and I highly recommend it to everyone. It may not be November 9th anymore, but if this book taught me one thing, it’s that you shouldn’t always wait a year for a good thing. Sometimes, it’s okay to deviate from the plan.
Leah is a life long, fully devoted book-worm. Not only has she been an avid reader since she was young, she also has an English Degree and works as an author PA. Leah also enjoys writing, and has always found herself drawn toward literature in all its forms – novels, short stories, poetry, fanfiction, etc. She is a military wife, a cat mom, and a true homebody. Her favorite genres are romance, high fantasy, and anything paranormal.
