el_florence's review against another edition
4.5
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Suicide
chelle22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cancer, Pregnancy, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death of parent, Cursing, Self harm, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Infidelity
saricostanzo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Mental illness, Suicide, Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism
mkchickentender's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, Mental illness, Cancer, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Infertility
Minor: Miscarriage, Cursing, Stalking, Child death, Death of parent, and Abortion
lisa00's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Blood, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Bullying, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
Moderate: Miscarriage
lifeonasofa's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, Infertility, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse and Abortion
katyisreading's review against another edition
- 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
I included this book on my spring reading guide purely for the synopsis: Leo, a professional obituary writer, is a devoted husband and father. When his wife Emma has a health scare, he copes by working on her obituary. But as he digs into her past, he starts to unearth secrets he didn’t know she was keeping.
THE LOVE OF MY LIFE is marketed as a thriller, but a friend called it “where literary meets mystery” and I completely agree. The author uses character development to make us really care for Leo and Emma; the stakes here are emotional stakes, which is my favorite kind of “thriller.” I also really enjoyed how the author used dual POV. Emma’s past was revealed to the reader slightly before it was revealed to Leo, at a pace that kept me guessing but didn’t make me feel manipulated.
I recommend this one for Liane Moriarty fans!
Big thank you to PRH audio for my copy of this book!
Graphic: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Cancer
thereadingsaint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Death of parent
memazz's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Suicidal thoughts