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sandysmith's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
It's a companion book rather than a sequel to The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and is about Queenie and the reason Harold starts walking to her. It's a delightful read and adds to the original story that you so do need to read first. Queenie is in a hospice, and the characters around her add depth to the story. They do die off over time, but this adds to the story and the reality of hospice life. Delightful and thought-provoking, but also beautifully written and unexpectedly uplifting. A joyous, moving book. The ending left me speechless. Wonderful stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Miscarriage
finoa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, and Grief
rchains's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I appreciate the way the story is crafted and the device of the letter being written, as well as the twists at the end. Also the portrayal of hospice and Queenie’s experiences offered an earnest glimpse into a stage of life that is not so often written about, particularly not from the first person. But the overarching focus (Queenie being in love with Harold Fry for so very, very long) was a bit much; I would have appreciated a more varied story of her life that didn’t seem to entirely revolve around those unrequited feelings .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death and Suicide
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