“Hi, I’m the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you …”
Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It’s company policy.) But they can’t take it seriously. They go on sending each other endless and endlessly hilarious e-mails, discussing every aspect of their personal lives.
Meanwhile, Lincoln O’Neill can’t believe this is his job now – reading other people’s e-mail. When he applied to be “internet security officer,” he pictured himself building firewalls and crushing hackers – not writing up a report every time a sports reporter forwards a dirty joke.
When Lincoln comes across Beth’s and Jennifer’s messages, he knows he should turn them in. But he can’t help being entertained – and captivated – by their stories.
By the time Lincoln realizes he’s falling for Beth, it’s way too late to introduce himself.
Attachments Review
Before reading Attachments, I had never read a book written by Rainbow Rowell. But I figured it was time to pick one up!
While at the cottage last summer, my friend was reading Attachments. She was constantly giggling and telling me that it is such a funny and enjoyable read.
Attachments follows two young women working at a news company. They exchange silly e-mails with each other even though they know someone is monitoring them. Lincoln monitors their e-mails, but never expected to enjoy the witty banter, or fall for Beth.
I’m not going to lie, the premise of this book sounded a bit cheesy to me. I mean, a guy reads e-mails for a living and falls in love with one of the women writing them? It just made me a bit skeptical.
But, Attachments is such an enjoyable and hilarious read.
It didn’t take long for me to really love Beth and Jennifer. Not only are they so relatable, but they are the quintessential example of how best friends act with one another. They are so blunt and honest with each other, it’s endearing. Plus, their quirky humour and pop cultre references just make them so likeable!
Lincoln is a cute character. He’s secluded in his job and totally guarded. His internal battle in reading other people’s e-mails is really important to this book. I’m glad Rainbow Rowell includes this. It definitely made his character more likeable and less creepy.
Another thing I loved is the fact that Rainbow Rowell showcases falling in love based on who someone is and not what they look like. Lincoln falls for Beth because of her nature and opinions. It’s really an important reminder to embrace human personality. It truly shows that the inside of a person can be just as attractive (if not more so) than what is on the outside.
The setting of the book is during the Y2K era. It’s so unique and not one I’ve come across before. I loved the fact that some characters are totally freaking out about potential issues and those that are skeptical about the whole thing.
Overall, I would recommend Attachments for anyone wanting a lighthearted and funny read. I can only assume that Rainbow Rowell fans will love this book!
Rating: ★★★★☆
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About the Author
Rainbow Rowell writes books. Sometimes she writes about adults. Sometimes she writes about teenagers. But she always writes about people who talk a lot. And people who feel like they’re screwing up. And people who fall in love. When she’s not writing, Rainbow is reading comic books, planning Disney World trips and arguing about things that don’t really matter in the big scheme of things. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and two sons.
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