readwithpitties's review against another edition
5.0
Just like all Lisa's books I have finished with now a more knowledge and awareness of another disease that plagues people's life's and families everyday. I love how she brings awareness to these issues and how it feels for the person dealing with the disease. And she's done it again, but this time with huntingtons disease. She managed to give an understanding of what it does to live with that kinda life ending disease but also making it into a beautiful story we can't take our eyes away From! I loved everything about this book from
The family aspect the wife and husband and most importantly how to
Move on with your life after you find out you have it. I shut this book with a gasp when I finished it and if that doesn't tell you it's a good book than I don't know what will!
The family aspect the wife and husband and most importantly how to
Move on with your life after you find out you have it. I shut this book with a gasp when I finished it and if that doesn't tell you it's a good book than I don't know what will!
kristensreadingnook's review against another edition
3.0
I would have rated this book higher if there weren’t so much vulgar language in it.
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
4.0
I was looking forward to read this book! I didn't know much about Huntington's Disease before, but now I can totally imagine what it would be like to see those things happening to the people I love. Or even me.
Katie's my favorite character. (Ok, no. Actually, Yaz is the best!! What a cute dog. I also used to carry mine around when she couldn't walk anymore and that little bit of the story made me smile.) Anyway, I really like the way Katie thinks about the whole situation in her family. The ending was very surprising to me, but I loved it. I think it's reflects exactly what she believes.
Lisa always makes us think about how important it is to live in the present and value it. I had already felt this in Still Alice and now I see it happening again. I'm glad she wrote this book.
Katie's my favorite character. (Ok, no. Actually, Yaz is the best!! What a cute dog. I also used to carry mine around when she couldn't walk anymore and that little bit of the story made me smile.) Anyway, I really like the way Katie thinks about the whole situation in her family. The ending was very surprising to me, but I loved it. I think it's reflects exactly what she believes.
Lisa always makes us think about how important it is to live in the present and value it. I had already felt this in Still Alice and now I see it happening again. I'm glad she wrote this book.
cmitchell's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
suvata's review
4.0
Continuing my TBR project:
This is one the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added October 3, 2015.
Authentic, heart-breaking and informative story about a family in Boston that is plagued with Huntington’s Disease. I’ve heard about HD on a few television medical dramas but had absolutely no idea how devastating this disease is or how it runs in families. I loved this novel and all its memorable characters!
This is one the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added October 3, 2015.
Authentic, heart-breaking and informative story about a family in Boston that is plagued with Huntington’s Disease. I’ve heard about HD on a few television medical dramas but had absolutely no idea how devastating this disease is or how it runs in families. I loved this novel and all its memorable characters!
emrache's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely sadder than I generally like my books, but i still enjoyed it despite (because of?) the tears.
miiranda__'s review against another edition
4.0
I did really enjoy this book for what it was. It really enlightened me to a whole new world I had never even considered. Beautiful and honest. The reason I did not give it 5 stars was for how it ended. For those who have finished the book will understand but I won't go further for those who have not. A wonderful quick read.
prinehart's review against another edition
4.0
3.8- not my fav of Genova’s, but still liked it of course ¨̮ she gives the best insight into neuro conditions and both the personal and medical side of these diagnoses! One more book to finish out her titles
tstorm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. I found this portrayal about a family living and struggling with Huntington's disease a well worthwhile read. The portrayal of what living with this disease might be like and how each character approaches it was engaging. I especially found the presentation of the dilemmas of genetic testing thought provoking. Would I or wouldn't I want to know? How would knowing or not knowing change how I would live my life? I thought the author did an excellent job of portraying the many conflicting facets of this decision.
I did not give this book 5 stars as the writing was often repetitive, and I found myself skimming over long passages that seemed fairly cliché. But this aside, I value the reflections and thoughts this book engendered.
I did not give this book 5 stars as the writing was often repetitive, and I found myself skimming over long passages that seemed fairly cliché. But this aside, I value the reflections and thoughts this book engendered.