lwhite52's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
readtoramble's review
5.0
This book was so, so hard to read, but it was so worth it. I lost my dad nearly two years ago to cancer so I know exactly what the main character Tobin goes through. This book follows Tobin when she learns about her dad's diagnosis of ALS and the 6 months she has left with him.
This is such a heartwrenching but also heartwarming book about illness, suffering, grief, death and life carrying on after the loss of a loved one. It took me a long time to read and I had to put it down for quite a while multiple times because it was just SO REAL, and I praise the author for her novel. I had never read a book like this one, obviously we see films all the time about parents dying and everyone cries during these films because it's sad, but I have never felt so understood in a book. Even though it is a really hard book to read because of its subject and the ending, I think everybody should read it, whether you have lost no one or whether you have because for me it is an ode to life and how to deal with grief. The first half of the book was quite light and a bit lacking in emotion but it makes up for it in the second half, I think I cried my eyes out right up until the end because I saw myself and just wanted to tell Tobin that everything would be okay. Grief is a hard process, the pain and anger overwhelm you and it never goes away, but it gets easier to smile at people who ask you how you are and to say that you have lost someone, this book is the proof that life goes on.
I gave it 5 out of 5 stars because it was brilliant and I loved it, even though it really made me cry a lot.
This is such a heartwrenching but also heartwarming book about illness, suffering, grief, death and life carrying on after the loss of a loved one. It took me a long time to read and I had to put it down for quite a while multiple times because it was just SO REAL, and I praise the author for her novel. I had never read a book like this one, obviously we see films all the time about parents dying and everyone cries during these films because it's sad, but I have never felt so understood in a book. Even though it is a really hard book to read because of its subject and the ending, I think everybody should read it, whether you have lost no one or whether you have because for me it is an ode to life and how to deal with grief. The first half of the book was quite light and a bit lacking in emotion but it makes up for it in the second half, I think I cried my eyes out right up until the end because I saw myself and just wanted to tell Tobin that everything would be okay. Grief is a hard process, the pain and anger overwhelm you and it never goes away, but it gets easier to smile at people who ask you how you are and to say that you have lost someone, this book is the proof that life goes on.
I gave it 5 out of 5 stars because it was brilliant and I loved it, even though it really made me cry a lot.
foreveryoungadult's review
Graded By: Brian
Cover Story: Gitchee Gumee
Drinking Buddy: Yes
Testosterone Estrogen Level: Subdued
Talky Talk: Sigh
Bonus Factors: Assisted Suicide, Lake Superior
Bromance Status: There With You At the End
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: Gitchee Gumee
Drinking Buddy: Yes
Talky Talk: Sigh
Bonus Factors: Assisted Suicide, Lake Superior
Bromance Status: There With You At the End
Read the full book report here.
epilieaspiechick's review
5.0
My full review can be found on the Epilie Aspie Chick blog!
Thank you to Skyhorse Publishing for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story about father and daughter is an emotional sledgehammer that I was sad to see end. Between the devastating news of Steve's diagnosis and the daughter who could never be ready at such a young age to be gone - many would think this would be a sad and serious read. The reality couldn't be farther from the truth! Most of this read is lighthearted, funny, and joyful reminders of what life is all about. Beyond that, the story also tells such a beautiful picture of what it's like to get through a trauma with a supportive community.
Thank you to Skyhorse Publishing for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story about father and daughter is an emotional sledgehammer that I was sad to see end. Between the devastating news of Steve's diagnosis and the daughter who could never be ready at such a young age to be gone - many would think this would be a sad and serious read. The reality couldn't be farther from the truth! Most of this read is lighthearted, funny, and joyful reminders of what life is all about. Beyond that, the story also tells such a beautiful picture of what it's like to get through a trauma with a supportive community.
angela_sch1984's review
5.0
I absolutely loved Wreck. You will want to have a box of tissues handy with this raw, emotional read.
penguininabluebox's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was great and it broke my heart. The way it illustrates the whole family and friends of the family dealing with Tobin's dad's diagnosis of ALS as well as his decision to die on his own terms was so emotionally and realistically portrayed. It didn't brush over realities of both the physical as well as mental illness and grief. It was absolutely fantastic.
This book was great and it broke my heart. The way it illustrates the whole family and friends of the family dealing with Tobin's dad's diagnosis of ALS as well as his decision to die on his own terms was so emotionally and realistically portrayed. It didn't brush over realities of both the physical as well as mental illness and grief. It was absolutely fantastic.
missusb21's review
5.0
Gah. Such a sad and intense book. My long review is at my blog Trish Talks Texts now.
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