didactylos's review
2.0
Struggled, hoped that I was going to reach something important at the end and didn’t. Very lightweight.
jennylo's review
4.0
An interesting take on the afterlife and how it touches on the world of the living.
Enjoyable, easy read.
Enjoyable, easy read.
egladil's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
3.25
dharaiter's review
3.0
I finally finished this book! I had trouble with its pace and I had almost given up, but Walter's character kept me hooked and encouraged me to finish it.
rashataha's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
selket16's review
3.0
This book started out really promising. I liked Walter, I liked the descriptions, I liked Letty. But then the story started dragging, the author had to keep proving how much of a doormat Letty was by having her do more and more doormat-y things. I finally gave up at half way through. I had started to forget what the plot of this was it kept dragging on so much.
People seem to generally like it, I see as I scroll through, and I see why, the author did create a vibrant world and Interim, for which the rules are clearly defined. I just couldn't get with the pace. I hope you have better luck.
People seem to generally like it, I see as I scroll through, and I see why, the author did create a vibrant world and Interim, for which the rules are clearly defined. I just couldn't get with the pace. I hope you have better luck.
sarahs_bookish_life's review
4.0
Walter I took to straight away in this story. He is a lovely character who I think readers will instantly hit it off with. It seemed unfair that he has to wait until everyone has forgotten him. To be stuck in limbo, I could easily feel his frustrations growing. He is very much a gentle soul of which has the reader routing for him to get to his final resting place.
Letty is another easy to read about character. Finding the book written by Walter, makes Letty more intrigued with finding out more about the person behind it. With Walter obviously not wanting this, what follows is a sweet and light hearted reading experience.
The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is a gentle read that easily charms the reader. It’s an easy and delightful read that will put a smile on your face and brighten up your day. I appreciated the touches of humour through out the story as otherwise I think it may have been quite a sombre read but as it is, it makes for an enjoyable read of which makes me look forward to more by the author.
Letty is another easy to read about character. Finding the book written by Walter, makes Letty more intrigued with finding out more about the person behind it. With Walter obviously not wanting this, what follows is a sweet and light hearted reading experience.
The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is a gentle read that easily charms the reader. It’s an easy and delightful read that will put a smile on your face and brighten up your day. I appreciated the touches of humour through out the story as otherwise I think it may have been quite a sombre read but as it is, it makes for an enjoyable read of which makes me look forward to more by the author.
toofondofbooks's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on my blog: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/
I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Afterlife of Walter Augustus as it sounded like a book that is different to my usual reads. I’m so happy that I got the chance to read it though because I adored it.
The Afterlife of Walter Augustus follows two characters – Walter and Letty. Walter died a long, long time ago but he’s stuck in the interim part of the afterlife, which is where the deceased stay for as long as someone on earth remembers them. Walter just wants to be forgotten so that he can move on to the afterlife to be with his wife again. Letty is very much alive. She works hard, and lives a frugal existence with her husband. Letty is keeping a big secret though, and on top of that she one day acquires a poetry collection and this leads to her becoming a problem for Walter.
This book is wonderful: it had moments that made me smile and moments that took my breath away. There is a part of this book where two people meet in the athenaeum and I had to put the book down because I was crying so much. They were cathartic tears though. I really loved Hannah’s take on the interim afterlife and what it might be like for people who have passed on. I waiver on what I believe but I’d never really considered an interim and it really made me think. I often think of my lovely mum, and sometimes I can smell her perfume and for a brief moment it’s as if she is right there. It was weird to contemplate the idea of someone being stuck somewhere because they are remembered on earth but as I got further into the novel and met other characters I got great comfort from that. Walter is almost the exception in the interim – he is remembered many, many years after death because of a quirk of fate that made him a published author in his lifetime.
The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is a perfect blend of beautifully moving and very amusing. It is witty and charming, and a wonderfully heartwarming read. I highly recommend this book; it’s a five star read!
I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Afterlife of Walter Augustus as it sounded like a book that is different to my usual reads. I’m so happy that I got the chance to read it though because I adored it.
The Afterlife of Walter Augustus follows two characters – Walter and Letty. Walter died a long, long time ago but he’s stuck in the interim part of the afterlife, which is where the deceased stay for as long as someone on earth remembers them. Walter just wants to be forgotten so that he can move on to the afterlife to be with his wife again. Letty is very much alive. She works hard, and lives a frugal existence with her husband. Letty is keeping a big secret though, and on top of that she one day acquires a poetry collection and this leads to her becoming a problem for Walter.
This book is wonderful: it had moments that made me smile and moments that took my breath away. There is a part of this book where two people meet in the athenaeum and I had to put the book down because I was crying so much. They were cathartic tears though. I really loved Hannah’s take on the interim afterlife and what it might be like for people who have passed on. I waiver on what I believe but I’d never really considered an interim and it really made me think. I often think of my lovely mum, and sometimes I can smell her perfume and for a brief moment it’s as if she is right there. It was weird to contemplate the idea of someone being stuck somewhere because they are remembered on earth but as I got further into the novel and met other characters I got great comfort from that. Walter is almost the exception in the interim – he is remembered many, many years after death because of a quirk of fate that made him a published author in his lifetime.
The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is a perfect blend of beautifully moving and very amusing. It is witty and charming, and a wonderfully heartwarming read. I highly recommend this book; it’s a five star read!
mythandmiddlegrade's review
2.0
Good concept, unfinished and disappointing ending
Whilst the concept and the world building was great, the ending/reveal was disappointing and left a lot to be desired.
Whilst the concept and the world building was great, the ending/reveal was disappointing and left a lot to be desired.
piab30's review
3.0
The idea is interesting but the execution needed more work. Many parts were unclear or confusing. The comedy also felt not so catchy.