novella42's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Mental illness and Medical trauma
Minor: Antisemitism, Body shaming, and Dementia
schreib's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
taliapm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.
I loved reading this. It hits one of my favorite sweet spots, which is the place where you don't know where real life ends and fiction begins. It has so many interesting insights to offer on craft, family, death, art... this is one of those books that I can't even count the number of people I'd recommend it too. I just wish I'd had a physical copy so I could've written all over it! I do think it could come across as a bit preachy or overly pretentious at times esp depending on the audience, so it's a 4.75 for me.
I loved reading this. It hits one of my favorite sweet spots, which is the place where you don't know where real life ends and fiction begins. It has so many interesting insights to offer on craft, family, death, art... this is one of those books that I can't even count the number of people I'd recommend it too. I just wish I'd had a physical copy so I could've written all over it! I do think it could come across as a bit preachy or overly pretentious at times esp depending on the audience, so it's a 4.75 for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Death of parent
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