bdwerner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was incredibly entertaining and fun to listen to. It's completely made up of notes and letters from one person to another, and this is such a fun way to tell a story. I really enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Spoiler
Near the end of the book, one of the characters attempts suicide after writing to the main character letting her know what she is about to dochalkletters's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I like epistolary novels, though Feeling Sorry for Celia isn’t one of my favourites. It’s a fine book, but I think it’s outshined by the sequels, which I plan to review later. That said, I still find that the teen drama and romance pulls me through the pages and makes me want to keep reading until I get to the end!
The main characters are good: I like Elizabeth and Christina and their growing relationship. Seeing Elizabeth and her mum get closer is enjoyable, as well. I think I found Feeling Sorry for Celia hysterical when I first read it, because I’d never read anything else like it. These days, it just gives me a few gentle chuckles, but that might be because I’ve read all the jokes two or three times!
I found the lack of chapters kind of annoying, which is something I definitely wouldn’t have noticed when I read it as a teenager.
Overall, Feeling Sorry for Celia is fine. It gives you the set-up for Jaclyn Moriarty’s other books, but I don’t think you’d really miss out by not reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Infidelity
Minor: Suicide
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