Reviews

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

briecullen98's review against another edition

5.0

I didn’t know how much I needed this book. Beautiful

booksinbreweries's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

taylorbre's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

annemariewhelehan's review against another edition

4.0

 This was pure joy.
I’d never heard of a death doula before, so the description of the novel feels a little grim at the start.
But the author brings us on a lovely journey of Clover, who is still grieving herself. Clover comes across as a loner, but not lonely, and we are brought through teenage emotions of making friends, having her first kiss etc as a 35 year old.
The ending is lovely, not quite textbook and I love that Brammer did this. 

irxren's review against another edition

5.0

“Grief is just love looking for a place to settle.”

After a sleepless night filled with tears, I find myself compelled to articulate my thoughts on a book that unexpectedly became the highlight of my week. I approached it with skepticism, given its weighty subject matter, but the author managed to weave a tale that was both tender and heartwarming, defying my expectations.

The protagonist, Clover, a death doula well-versed in thanatology, navigates the complexities of her profession with grace. Having lost her parents at a young age, she was raised by her educated grandfather. As she fulfills the dreams of those on their deathbeds, Clover clings to their advice, regrets, and the memories forged in their intimate final moments. This narrative unfolds as the journey of a vulnerable woman transforming into a better version of herself, unlocking opportunities for love, happiness, and heartbreak.

The book encourages us to be there for our loved ones, creating a safe space for conversations about this natural part of life. It prompts reflection on the inevitability of death while posing a profound question: How do we live a good and beautiful life?

j6s's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

alliesuz's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

What a joy to read a book about a profession as intriguing as this. A day in the life of a death doula stiles so many emotions! It changed me so I gave it 5 stars. 

samwierman's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mzohrer's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

dandruff_attack's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5