girlreading's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from this but I decided to pick it up as it sounded unique to anything I've read before, and it definitely was. But I'm still not totally decided on how I felt about it. Some things I enjoyed, others not so much.
I think my favourite part of the whole book was the travel element. I really enjoyed the descriptions of each individual country. I felt as though I was travelling the world with them and loved it!
Despite it being a character driven story, I didn't find myself truly connecting with a lot of the characters. They weren't 'unlikable', I just didn't really warm to them or personally relate to them all that much. I also found the romance to be very rushed, it went from 1-100 within a page and I honestly didn't feel much for it.
There was this slightly cynical and rude humour within the families which was fun and the whole premise surround the idea of the cruise was definitely interesting!
Each individual family had their own unique story which I thought was really sweet, although it did get a little confusing at times when trying to fit each of the many characters to their name and backstory. I think Paige, Lane and Gracie were my favourites, their story was heartbreaking. :')
This was enjoyable enough but on the whole I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would.
I think my favourite part of the whole book was the travel element. I really enjoyed the descriptions of each individual country. I felt as though I was travelling the world with them and loved it!
Despite it being a character driven story, I didn't find myself truly connecting with a lot of the characters. They weren't 'unlikable', I just didn't really warm to them or personally relate to them all that much. I also found the romance to be very rushed, it went from 1-100 within a page and I honestly didn't feel much for it.
There was this slightly cynical and rude humour within the families which was fun and the whole premise surround the idea of the cruise was definitely interesting!
Each individual family had their own unique story which I thought was really sweet, although it did get a little confusing at times when trying to fit each of the many characters to their name and backstory. I think Paige, Lane and Gracie were my favourites, their story was heartbreaking. :')
This was enjoyable enough but on the whole I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would.
renel's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a good book and I know this because it made me feel like crying (did not cry because eye eczema lmao) but had that teary feeling
rosiethespy's review against another edition
1.0
I really really did not like this. Maddie, frankly, sucks. And so do most of the other characters.
lucy_lowe_'s review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the concept and the ending but the story was so boring in the middle and for 100 pages nothing really happened
robinmara96's review against another edition
3.0
Debating whether to give it a 4.5 or 4 stars... it was hysterical, real and honest and if I wasn't in public all the time whilst reading this, I would have cried my eyes out.
tpteacher's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book! I went into it thinking it was going to be brainless fluff but it was poignant, loving and funny. I love the premise and the relationship of the family and all of the people they met. There was definitely some teenage angst and sex but despite that it was very good.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
Book #41 Read in 2016
The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone
Maddie's grandmother is hip and sometimes embarrassing but Maddie is very close to her. She is devastated when her grandmother tells the family that they will be going with her on a cruise which will allow her to die with dignity at a time she picks. This book is emotionally difficult but amazingly, filled with humor and hope and even romance. The people and families on this cruise will tear at the heartstrings of readers. High school girls and adults would love this book. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone
Maddie's grandmother is hip and sometimes embarrassing but Maddie is very close to her. She is devastated when her grandmother tells the family that they will be going with her on a cruise which will allow her to die with dignity at a time she picks. This book is emotionally difficult but amazingly, filled with humor and hope and even romance. The people and families on this cruise will tear at the heartstrings of readers. High school girls and adults would love this book. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
andimontgomery's review against another edition
2.0
This book tries just a bit too hard to be fun and quirky. It deals with assisted suicide, highly unrealistic family relationships, and first love ("insta-love").
murphey_kloey's review against another edition
5.0
This book was seriously amazing! You'll definitely fall in love with all of the characters in this book as you laugh and cry without them during their summer trip. The family dynamics in the book are easy to relate to and the author did a wonderful job of making you fall in love with the relationships in this book between the main character and her family members. This book is a great summer read, I would definitely recommend it!
elieux's review against another edition
what a lovely, delightful read about death (with a sprinkle of romance)!
just my favorite quotes about dyingー
I’m not afraid of dying. I’m afraid of being a burden even one more day.—WW
I thought my last meal would be filet mignon. But all I really want is an animal cracker.—EM
I can’t wait to die so I can finally be free.—JD Me too. Me too. Me too.
I feel my soul stirring, itching to be released.—WFG Me too. Me too. Me too. Me too.
I’m going home now, friends. Wish me well.—Mel
just my favorite quotes about dyingー
I’m not afraid of dying. I’m afraid of being a burden even one more day.—WW
I thought my last meal would be filet mignon. But all I really want is an animal cracker.—EM
I can’t wait to die so I can finally be free.—JD Me too. Me too. Me too.
I feel my soul stirring, itching to be released.—WFG Me too. Me too. Me too. Me too.
I’m going home now, friends. Wish me well.—Mel