The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
lou_ka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Dementia, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
katiejohns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Abortion, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Mental illness
joey1914's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Abortion, Dementia, Grief, Infertility, Mental illness, Addiction, and Death
kelly_e's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Author: Kelly Rimmer
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.00
Pub Date: April 14, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Dynamic • Absorbing • Vulnerable
📖 S Y N O P S I S
The four Walsh siblings are know their father's ailing health means his death is imminent. When he moves to a care facility, they must decide what to do with their childhood home. Beth, the youngest of the siblings is a new mother who has been struggling to adapt to her new role. Although she feels she's hiding her struggles from her family adequately, the rest of the family can see she just isn't herself. When Beth offers to take on the daunting task of clearing out the house, she is shocked to discover a deadbolt on the door to the attic. Once she finally gains access, she is shocked to discovers a chaotic mess, especially given her father's otherwise orderly home. As she rummages through the clutter, she discovers long hidden letters written by their mother. These letters will uncover a long kept family secret, and maybe ever offer Beth some much needed guidance.
💠T H O U G H T S
For me, Truths I Never Told You gripped my attention from the very start, and I just could not put it down. Told through three POVs, two past and one present, the format worked because it allowed for mystery to build and for a slow unravelling of the story.
Kelly Rimmer has done a good job at presenting a genuine portrayal of postpartum depression in a compassionate manner. One key aspect that made this book so scucessful was the use of faulty memories. This part of the story really shone a light on how we make our memories what they want them to be, not necessarily what actually occurred. The authenticity of the Walsh family' felt relatable. My heart broke for Grace, some of her thoughts and intentions were so hard to get through. Yet it definitely made me appreciate how far women's reproductive rights have come and how progress has been made when it comes to postpartum depression.
After reading Truths I Never Told You I am definitely looking forward to exploring more of Kelly Rimmer's titles off my shelf. While they don't have the same emotional punch as some of my favourites, each one I have read so far has been an enjoyable read.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers who enjoy family dramas
• mothers/daughters
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Loneliness is so much worse than sadness, because loneliness, by definition, cannot be shared."
"But life has no rhyme or reason sometimes, and when it all boils down, we really are at the mercy of fate."Â
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
Moderate: Medical trauma, Abortion, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Dementia, and Grief
depression, postpartum depressionmoniipeters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
jennastopreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abortion, and Grief
nosleepbee's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Death of parent