All Fall Down
By Jennifer Weiner
- Release Date: 2014-06-17
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, her “best book yet” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) about a woman confronting her dependence on pills.
Allison Weiss got her happy ending—a handsome husband, an adorable daughter, a job she loves, and the big house in the suburbs. But while waiting in the pediatrician’s office, she opens a magazine to a quiz about addiction. She begins to wonder if a Percocet at the end of the day really different from a glass of wine. Is it such a bad thing to pop a Vicodin after a brutal exercise class…or if your husband ignores you? She tells herself that the pills help her make it through her days but what if her increasing drug use, a habit that’s becoming expensive and hard to hide, is turning into her biggest problem of all?
Reviews
So disappointed want refund
1By KhlopinJennnifer Weiner must have been contractually obligated to churn out a book FAST in order for her to write such a sub par novel for her beloved readers. I am actually insulted by this book. There is zero character and plot depth. We get it main character is in a rut, has an unhappy marriage, a really bratty kid and a very unfortunate pull popping habit. As a recovering alcoholic, I’m insulted. Sadly I find myself hesitant to purchase The Summer Place.Waste of money
1By Not_worth-itTotal disappointment waste of money and has no original content as it follows the movie 28 days. RidiculousHits close to home
5By Shamrock0720Great story, well written. I feel like this could be me so easily.True-to-Life and Entertaining
5By yldsmileI loved this book; well written entertaining and true-to-life in the reality of the slow slide into the depths of addiction, and the joy of recovery. As with all Ms. Weiner's characters, Allison is easy to love, easy to call dumb, and I felt every emotion. Her research is impeccable, and readers will know the experience of addiction and recovery as it truly happens for some. An excellent peek into the terrifying world of addiction that does not discriminate against education or gender or social class. Those who have traveled the road from bottom to recovery will applaud her, and those seeking understanding to the mysteries of the evil disease of addiction, will find truth, great writing and the fabulous characters we have come to expect from JW. I will read this again and again.Excellent
5By KAR2021Great fictional tale of a family & individual's struggle with addiction.I love her!
5By LaurennRrGreat read as all her books are. She really tells the story of the main characters addiction and you get a very real understanding of everything she is feeling. Gave it to my mother when I was done and she already finished it and gave to my sister in law. Buy it!!All Fall Down
4By Pickles 7Good read. Definitely not one of my favorite Jennifer Weiners books. It seemed a little disjointed and didn't flow well. Overall easy read.Perfect summer read!
5By Buxmom99I loved this book! It was a pleasure to read! I didn't want it to end:)Not her best
1By KadeediI just couldn't relate to this character and I did not like her. And the ending? Seriously?I'm a fan
5By STL REDI've read all of Jennifer Weiner's books and have been a fan, but this was a huge departure. Kudo's to you (her) for exploring the dark, and often untold side of Mommy-dom. I thought it was a timely story, well-told and will speak it those of us who, while NOT dependent on drugs, WILL relate to the pressures of trying to do it all. Thanks, Jen!This book fell flat
1By EDLLI usually love Jennifer Weiner's books so preordered this one but struggled to get through it. To me, it was flat and the plot dragged. It's the first book of hers I regret buying. I would not recommend it.All Fall Down
2By HelswisWay too depressing.Looking forward to the next JW book
2By BRAVO_GOLF16I am quite disappointed with this book. Been waiting for its release.... I did not feel any of the emotions that the book is trying to get across. There are no high points in the storyline. I don't recall any section of the book which made me feel anything other than a sense of determination to finish the book just because I have started reading it already. No excitement of any kind. Imagine seeing a screen with a flat line.Interesting story about addiction
5By Mother3boysI read this book in a few short days. Great beach read!Meh
3By baby boogsA bunch of unlikable characters.All Fall Down
5By PandamananJennifer has done it again! A very realistic account of a typical Mom's daily life. How she handles her job, her home, her family. Without being preachy, the book takes the reader to the path of gradual addiction. How she gets there will keep you absorbed. How she get out...well you have to read it to find out! A real page turner!Can't Wait
5By Xoxo_TrumphourIt looks so good, I can't wait for it to come out.
