Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Alles beginnt mit dir und mir by Sophie Cousens

17 reviews

sea_tea_books's review against another edition

hopeful

4.0

Serendipitous story of chance meetings and missed connections.

Audiobook 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Abandonment

tvsmylife's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.25

Not my favorite Meet-Cute Rom-Com - liked the premise way more than the execution. If you enjoy in-depth descriptions of places and the people that define them, might connect with it more. Just seemed a slow read but obligated to finish. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness

creolelitbelle's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Laura has such an idealized idea of love, which makes her feel like a cookie cutter romcom fmc for me. She's dimwitted about what's right in front of her, but her romantic journey is still entertaining. I had fun with the taxi and suitcase escapades, even if the outcome felt predictable. More intriguing than who she'll end up with is her family story that unravels throughout the book in Laura's own recounting, old letters between her parents, and meeting her father's family as well as the tales her grandmothers and great-aunt can relay. The family story without the romance plot would likely be a slog to get through, though, without more drama added. Seeing the island of Jersey through Laura's eyes is also beautiful. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Terminal illness, Dementia, and Death of parent

3readingcircus's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Cancer, Dementia, Car accident, and Sexual harassment

bessadams's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness

Minor: Dementia, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jess_streets's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Grief

annaslibrary0's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent

meghansarmiento97's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

mamawantsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Dementia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Car accident

lightlessxo's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

2.5

i wouldn't categorize this as romance, it's way too heavy. definitely more women's fiction. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Death of parent

Moderate: Grief