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gale_bruckner's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
The story moves quickly for us readers and still beautifully highlights the slow and painful journey through grief back to joy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Grief
im_just_vidu's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
2.25 stars
Just finished reading this. Tbh I honestly planned to give this 1 star, because it was so slow and boring in the beginning. It got better in the end. The thing is I'm "team Sophie" and you can tell me otherwise but I wasn't taking things until the end until Sophie did. For me Nat was so important than anyone who comes after. I know it's selfish, but I don't want to move on so quickly. Yes please move on and live your life as you want. But grief for a little while. So it doesn't feel like you completely forgot about the past.
Just finished reading this. Tbh I honestly planned to give this 1 star, because it was so slow and boring in the beginning. It got better in the end. The thing is I'm "team Sophie" and you can tell me otherwise but I wasn't taking things until the end until Sophie did. For me Nat was so important than anyone who comes after. I know it's selfish, but I don't want to move on so quickly. Yes please move on and live your life as you want. But grief for a little while. So it doesn't feel like you completely forgot about the past.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Abandonment
risseandshine's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
At first I wasn't so sure with the very heavy topic this book started off on, but eventually I realized the story exuded more positivity than I initially thought. This story plays with grief, how it alters a family dynamic, and how to be ok with such change no matter how long it might take. The main character was undeniably unlikable, but her actions were realistic and understandable. I loved listening to her journey full of pain and, eventually, acceptance of her new and less than ideal situation.
All in all I'd recommend for people to listen to this short but (bitter)sweet novella, with caution for heavy topics that may be sensitive to some. This is perfect especially during the holidays!
TW: death of a loved one, terminal illness, grief
All in all I'd recommend for people to listen to this short but (bitter)sweet novella, with caution for heavy topics that may be sensitive to some. This is perfect especially during the holidays!
TW: death of a loved one, terminal illness, grief
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
caitprice13's review
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer