Attachments by Rainbow Rowell is a quirky, heartwarming office romance that blends humor, nostalgia, and emotional depth into a modern love story. Book review on Curating Edits. Image shows book cover of Attachments.
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Attachments by Rainbow Rowell – Book Review

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell – Book Review for Curating Edits

A Feel-Good Love Story Told Through Screens and Secrets

Rainbow Rowell’s Attachments is like opening an old email inbox and finding joy, humor, and unexpected tenderness in every thread. Set in the waning days of the 1990s, this charming novel invites us into the lives of Beth and Jennifer–two best friends whose witty and unfiltered email exchanges light up the newsroom where they work. What they don’t realize is that someone’s reading every word.

Enter Lincoln, the quiet, thoughtful IT guy tasked with flagging inappropriate emails. He never expected to fall for someone by reading their messages–but Beth’s words draw him in. The more he reads, the more he wonders: how can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met?

Why CE Recommends

Attachments feels like a time capsule of pre-social media life, when emails were confessional and romantic tension could build across a shared digital space. Rowell’s writing is funny, relatable, and filled with the kind of emotional authenticity that makes her characters feel like old friends.

What makes this story so enjoyable is how it balances levity and longing. There’s a sweetness to Lincoln’s quiet growth, a delight in Beth and Jennifer’s banter, and a nostalgic comfort in the Y2K newsroom backdrop. It’s a modern love story with a retro twist–and it just works.

Highlights:

  • A unique storytelling format: emails + narrative
  • Lovable, imperfect characters you root for
  • A quirky blend of workspace comedy and slow-burn romance
  • Themes of self-discovery, timing, and connection

Attachments

Sometimes love finds you in the least expected ways. Attachments is a cozy, feel-good read that will make you laugh, sigh, and believe in the magic of missed connections. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Rowell or just discovering their voice, this book is a wonderful place to start. Get your copy of Attachments on Amazon* using our Affiliate Link and support Curating Edits.

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