The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
karingforbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
There’s body shaming and fat phobia so that’s less good. I know body image in Sweden is different so I get why it’s talked about like that but I didn’t like it.Â
Everything also felt too neat and wrapped up within the little vignettes, like it really was a plot and not a life. Not to mention I think peoples deaths were too fast within the book.Â
However, it does evoke emotions about grandparents (and the queen 9/9/22) and makes you think about life and ‘who lives, who dies, who tells your story’. Definitely some poignant moments and some fun stories set during the twentieth century. But not terribly memorable in the long term. I think it’s the equivalent of a romcom, which is absolutely something I enjoy when I’m in the right moodÂ
Everything also felt too neat and wrapped up within the little vignettes, like it really was a plot and not a life. Not to mention I think peoples deaths were too fast within the book.Â
However, it does evoke emotions about grandparents (and the queen 9/9/22) and makes you think about life and ‘who lives, who dies, who tells your story’. Definitely some poignant moments and some fun stories set during the twentieth century. But not terribly memorable in the long term. I think it’s the equivalent of a romcom, which is absolutely something I enjoy when I’m in the right moodÂ
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Drug use, Death of parent, Body shaming, War, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, and Fatphobia
sjanke2's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
 RIYL end-of-life epistolary novels like A Man Called Ove and When All Is Said. Several plot points similar to The Nightingale and The Stationery Shop.Â
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
menapla's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Rape
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
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