mirel's review against another edition
4.0
I'm between a 3 and a 3.5 on this one. While I found some of the characters enjoyable, the language lovely, and the premise interesting, somehow I found the story slow moving and not fully absorbing. Maybe the heat here didn't let me get into all that snow.
capitalfunishment's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
quirkychaos's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Look, it's not a perfect book and it's maybe closer to 4.5 stars, but it made me cry at least 4 times, and was truly a lovely, compelling set of stories. I binged it in 3 sittings, and thought about it when I couldn't be reading it. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and while it's certainly challenging I'll be recommending it to friends
atappe412's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately the first half of the book was extremely boring and I debated quitting multiple times. Storyline picked up midway through the book.
lynburn's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Nora is the town librarian in a small town in Colorado not far from Denver. Nora and her brother, Mario, lose their parents in a tragic accident and it stunts both of them. Mario develops a drug addiction, and Nora, believing she can save Mario, lives in the same area, and shuns relationships because she doesn’t really want to hear what everyone is telling her.
On the “night of many endings”, Nora is trapped in her library with Marlene, the old lady who suddenly lost her husband recently, Lewis a drifter who also struggles with a drug addiction, Jasmine a young girl who just moved in with her grandmother after losing her parents, and Vlado the security guard who does more reading than guarding.
Over the course of the night, as the storm gets worse, these people begin to see each other not as stereotypes, but as people with stories of their own. This is a book about community; all these people represent the best and worst of community. They confront their own biases. They start to heal. And Nora discovers a devastating fact about her brother.
I really enjoyed The Night of Many Endings. Thank you to @netgalley and @lakeunionpublishing for the advanced e-copy of #thenightofmanyendings.
Trigger warnings: suicide, addiction. If you have anyone that you love struggling with addiction issues, this book may be difficult to read.
Nora is the town librarian in a small town in Colorado not far from Denver. Nora and her brother, Mario, lose their parents in a tragic accident and it stunts both of them. Mario develops a drug addiction, and Nora, believing she can save Mario, lives in the same area, and shuns relationships because she doesn’t really want to hear what everyone is telling her.
On the “night of many endings”, Nora is trapped in her library with Marlene, the old lady who suddenly lost her husband recently, Lewis a drifter who also struggles with a drug addiction, Jasmine a young girl who just moved in with her grandmother after losing her parents, and Vlado the security guard who does more reading than guarding.
Over the course of the night, as the storm gets worse, these people begin to see each other not as stereotypes, but as people with stories of their own. This is a book about community; all these people represent the best and worst of community. They confront their own biases. They start to heal. And Nora discovers a devastating fact about her brother.
I really enjoyed The Night of Many Endings. Thank you to @netgalley and @lakeunionpublishing for the advanced e-copy of #thenightofmanyendings.
Trigger warnings: suicide, addiction. If you have anyone that you love struggling with addiction issues, this book may be difficult to read.
johnsonracing1k's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
wathykite's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
simplymamaem's review
5.0
This book should be read by everyone. It helps you look past the obvious differences in people to dig deeper and understand there can be or are similarities between people who may seem completely different to the naked eye. The Night of Many Endings also encourages you to dig deeper into yourself to see what may be holding you back, as the characters discovered “They’d all let something control their lives.”
bmillerbooks29's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
megmegjo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.25