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thekatiefu's review against another edition
5.0
This feels like the most deeply, truly human story I’ve read. It is so realistically sorrowful, yet hopeful. Messy, yet beautiful.
These characters will stick with me; this story will haunt me…and inspire me.
Incredible.
These characters will stick with me; this story will haunt me…and inspire me.
Incredible.
jorgeaelgueta's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
buttermellow's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, and Car accident
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
lauren_rosenbaum's review against another edition
4.0
Tiffanie DeBartolo KNOWS how to write a good book
Whilst Sorrow didn’t pierce my heart the same way HTKARS did, I absolutely fell in love with the characters, the setting, and the story. October as a character was wonderfully written.
This was a real-life story, with all of life’s complexities and difficult decisions. I remember thinking, I genuinely don’t know what I would’ve done if I was in Joe’s position. He really didn’t have it easy and I felt how lonely he was. It’s easy to push people away when you’re used to being lonely - at least then it’s your choice.
This is more than a love story, it’s a story about friendship, acceptance, and taking risks you’re unsure about because you don’t know what will happen.
*Also we stan the Tiffanie DeBartolo cinematic universe, giggled when I read Loring Blackman showed up
Whilst Sorrow didn’t pierce my heart the same way HTKARS did, I absolutely fell in love with the characters, the setting, and the story. October as a character was wonderfully written.
This was a real-life story, with all of life’s complexities and difficult decisions. I remember thinking, I genuinely don’t know what I would’ve done if I was in Joe’s position. He really didn’t have it easy and I felt how lonely he was. It’s easy to push people away when you’re used to being lonely - at least then it’s your choice.
This is more than a love story, it’s a story about friendship, acceptance, and taking risks you’re unsure about because you don’t know what will happen.
*Also we stan the Tiffanie DeBartolo cinematic universe, giggled when I read Loring Blackman showed up
simplyxkate's review against another edition
5.0
I have been waiting for Tiffanie DeBartolo's next book for YEARS. When I saw Sorrow under "Read Now" on NetGalley, I screamed, downloaded it ASAP, and then left it sit for days because I was so afraid to start it for fear that it wouldn't live up to the masterpieces that are HTKARS and God-Shaped Hole. Spoiler alert: I didn't need to be worried.
Joe Harper is a perpetual floater through life. He doesn't take chances. When things get too tough, he runs. After isolating himself from his family and friends, he takes a job with eccentric artist October Danko. As an empath, October immediately senses that Joe is holding back. She is inexplicably drawn to him and for the first time in his life, Joe wants to be brave and sees the possibility of a full life with October. Enter plot twist, which leaves Joe with a tough choice to make.
Sorrow is not your typical love story wrapped in pretty paper with a bow on top. Love often hurts and Tiffanie doesn't shy away from that in this book. What I also enjoyed about this story and about Tiffanie DeBartolo in general is that her books focus on so much more than just romantic love. Sorrow touches on the love of self, love between friends, the love of music and art and nature.
I always come away from a Tiffanie DeBartolo book feeling restored, like I just had a great chat with a friend I haven't seen in a while. I waited so long for Sorrow and now that I've read it, I can't wait to read it again.
Thank you to NetGalley and Woodhall Press for providing an ARC in exchange for a review.
Joe Harper is a perpetual floater through life. He doesn't take chances. When things get too tough, he runs. After isolating himself from his family and friends, he takes a job with eccentric artist October Danko. As an empath, October immediately senses that Joe is holding back. She is inexplicably drawn to him and for the first time in his life, Joe wants to be brave and sees the possibility of a full life with October. Enter plot twist, which leaves Joe with a tough choice to make.
Sorrow is not your typical love story wrapped in pretty paper with a bow on top. Love often hurts and Tiffanie doesn't shy away from that in this book. What I also enjoyed about this story and about Tiffanie DeBartolo in general is that her books focus on so much more than just romantic love. Sorrow touches on the love of self, love between friends, the love of music and art and nature.
I always come away from a Tiffanie DeBartolo book feeling restored, like I just had a great chat with a friend I haven't seen in a while. I waited so long for Sorrow and now that I've read it, I can't wait to read it again.
Thank you to NetGalley and Woodhall Press for providing an ARC in exchange for a review.
ladywestfall's review against another edition
3.0
I'll always be inlove with Tiffanie DeBartolo's writing. She writes with soul. No doubt. But "Sorrow" was kind of a let down for me just because I couldn't root for the protagonist, Joe. I was even thinking he didn't deserve October. The plot was a so-so. It felt like a standard romance. A bit draggy. The only unique thing about this though was how uniquely and well written the whole story was. The emotions on this book.
noodal's review against another edition
5.0
I have no real comments other than I loved this book a lot and it is easily my favorite of 2020.
amor_fati's review
5.0
The moment I finished this book tears filled my eyes. This book is art in itself. Creating art. Becoming art. Breathing art.
When I opened this book and began, I knew little of Joe and October and of the trees, what I didn’t expect, but truly knew was going to happen for my soul to become part of this book. Tiffanie has this was to pull you in; with how the character speaks to you in this book, how Joe tells you his story, his faults and weaknesses it’s speaks directly to you and you feel it all. You feel the pull when October sees him. You feel the pull when you meet Cal.
This book takes you on this journey into a heart of man who belongs amongst the trees but fights what he wants over doubt. It’s feelings we can all relate to in one form of another. This is a journey of discovery. It’s about seeing connection is this pull we might not even know is happening all around us.
Tiffanie once again has given us this brilliant masterpiece, this book will stay within me forever.
When I opened this book and began, I knew little of Joe and October and of the trees, what I didn’t expect, but truly knew was going to happen for my soul to become part of this book. Tiffanie has this was to pull you in; with how the character speaks to you in this book, how Joe tells you his story, his faults and weaknesses it’s speaks directly to you and you feel it all. You feel the pull when October sees him. You feel the pull when you meet Cal.
This book takes you on this journey into a heart of man who belongs amongst the trees but fights what he wants over doubt. It’s feelings we can all relate to in one form of another. This is a journey of discovery. It’s about seeing connection is this pull we might not even know is happening all around us.
Tiffanie once again has given us this brilliant masterpiece, this book will stay within me forever.
krissyy11's review against another edition
5.0
This book!!! Tiffanie’s writing is mesmerizing. I fell in love with the characters and their flaws.