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booksnink's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely phenomenal read and anyone who has endured a loss of a parent with a terminal illness will very much so connect with this book.
The words and the way Giles wrote particular days hit feels I had locked away for years and I never thought they would ever come out...by page 47 I was sobbing and the tears didn’t stop for much of the book.
I can’t recommend this book enough to people as this really is a literary piece of art and I loved every single page. I adored this book with every part of my soul. Thank you so much Giles for writing such a masterpiece.
The words and the way Giles wrote particular days hit feels I had locked away for years and I never thought they would ever come out...by page 47 I was sobbing and the tears didn’t stop for much of the book.
I can’t recommend this book enough to people as this really is a literary piece of art and I loved every single page. I adored this book with every part of my soul. Thank you so much Giles for writing such a masterpiece.
sparklymoom's review
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Read in under an hour
Loved its simplicity and subtext
booksof_fern's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
iina's review against another edition
3.0
Heavy-hitting book about grief and addiction and healing. The writing is a little clumsy on occasion, but forgivable; some very poignant points made, too.
* I received an copy of this book gifted by the publisher, all thoughts in this review are my own *
* I received an copy of this book gifted by the publisher, all thoughts in this review are my own *
jodiesheerin's review
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
karteabooks's review
4.0
Another bookstagram made me do it purchase, and I am so glad that I did.
He will be allowed to visit his mother soon. His mother who is terminally ill, his mother who he has been barred from seeing as he recovers from his own bout of pneumonia. Until then, with the help of his physiotherapist Freya, he must navigate his increasingly empty and isolated existence: his father, who finds solace in the bottom of a glass; his Nana Q, whose betting-slip confetti litters her handbag; his friends, who simply wouldn’t understand. Time passes with the promise of soon, but one hundred and fifty-two days later the boy will come face to face with his grief, and move beyond to a world full of possibility, hope and love.
What an incredibly powerful book. I loved that this was written in free verse as it made every word more important. The book handles the theme of grief in such a graceful way, it’s definitely one I will be recommending.
I have only given it 4 stars as the dates were out of order and maybe it’s just me as some one who likes a linear timeline, but I did find that slightly off putting.
I highly recommend this.
urlphantomhive's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
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This was a beautiful but strange novel told in verse about a boy who cannot be with his terminally sick mother because he himself is struggling with a very nasty bout of pneumonia.
For me it was a bit of a surprise this was in verse, since I expected a normal novel. However, I do think that it allowed to convey the story well. There are a lot of short poems in there, and while some of them would work out of the context of this novel, most really fill a role in this particular story. So, it did take me some time to get used to it, but after a while I enjoyed reading it. The utter sadness of the story came across as well as the little signs of positiveness near the end.
A good read.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
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This was a beautiful but strange novel told in verse about a boy who cannot be with his terminally sick mother because he himself is struggling with a very nasty bout of pneumonia.
For me it was a bit of a surprise this was in verse, since I expected a normal novel. However, I do think that it allowed to convey the story well. There are a lot of short poems in there, and while some of them would work out of the context of this novel, most really fill a role in this particular story. So, it did take me some time to get used to it, but after a while I enjoyed reading it. The utter sadness of the story came across as well as the little signs of positiveness near the end.
A good read.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
sanpadhi's review
5.0
In the words of the author himself, this book can be described in 3 words: Grief, Hope and Love.
It took me less than half an hour to finish this book. Since it wasn't listed as poetry on Netgalley, I picked up the book expecting it to be in prose obviously. It's verse format left me delightfully surprised and as I happen to love reading poems, my curiosity was heightened.
It was such a heartbreakingly beautiful read. Giles Paley-Phillips has conveyed the complex emotions of an unwell teenage boy incredibly well. The cleverly constructed verses in the story made reading it more impactful. The prose poems provided a different yet somehow a more poignant look at the pain and grief of the young teen. There were quite a few verses that can be applied in many situations and I'm keeping a couple of them handy, in case, I ever find myself in need of some.
The level of emotions in the story was so powerful. The brevity of the story doesn't decrease the emotional depth it offers. The fact that this semi-autobiographical ends up enriching the emotions I experienced from the story.
What I loved even more about this book was that it ended on a hopeful note. It showed us that there's light at the end of every tunnel.
This tenderly written tale of grief and hope might make even the hardest of hearts shed a tear or two.
Review at: https://sugarplumsays.wixsite.com/sups/post/book-review-one-hundred-and-fifty-two-days-by-giles-paley-phillips
It took me less than half an hour to finish this book. Since it wasn't listed as poetry on Netgalley, I picked up the book expecting it to be in prose obviously. It's verse format left me delightfully surprised and as I happen to love reading poems, my curiosity was heightened.
It was such a heartbreakingly beautiful read. Giles Paley-Phillips has conveyed the complex emotions of an unwell teenage boy incredibly well. The cleverly constructed verses in the story made reading it more impactful. The prose poems provided a different yet somehow a more poignant look at the pain and grief of the young teen. There were quite a few verses that can be applied in many situations and I'm keeping a couple of them handy, in case, I ever find myself in need of some.
The level of emotions in the story was so powerful. The brevity of the story doesn't decrease the emotional depth it offers. The fact that this semi-autobiographical ends up enriching the emotions I experienced from the story.
What I loved even more about this book was that it ended on a hopeful note. It showed us that there's light at the end of every tunnel.
This tenderly written tale of grief and hope might make even the hardest of hearts shed a tear or two.
Review at: https://sugarplumsays.wixsite.com/sups/post/book-review-one-hundred-and-fifty-two-days-by-giles-paley-phillips
lauraryan98's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
booksnink's review
5.0
Absolutely phenomenal read and anyone who has endured a loss of a parent with a terminal illness will very much so connect with this book.
The words and the way Giles wrote particular days hit feels I had locked away for years and I never thought they would ever come out...by page 47 I was sobbing and the tears didn’t stop for much of the book.
I can’t recommend this book enough to people as this really is a literary piece of art and I loved every single page. I adored this book with every part of my soul. Thank you so much Giles for writing such a masterpiece.
The words and the way Giles wrote particular days hit feels I had locked away for years and I never thought they would ever come out...by page 47 I was sobbing and the tears didn’t stop for much of the book.
I can’t recommend this book enough to people as this really is a literary piece of art and I loved every single page. I adored this book with every part of my soul. Thank you so much Giles for writing such a masterpiece.