Reviews with content warning for Death - Forever, Interrupted

I cannot remember the last time a book made me truly cry the way this one did. This book is simultaneously a love story and a story about loss and grief. Reid did such an amazing job at making the characters and story feel so real that you are able to experience the same feelings as Elsie, the main character. Such a beautifully tragic story.

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emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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houimk's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

For whatever reason I can rarely bring myself to "dnf" a book. This is one I feel like I should have. There's nothing technically "wrong" with it, it just drug on, and it's just depressing honestly. I've heard good things about this author but I was not fond of the writing style, either. This was her first book, though, so maybe I'll give her another try.

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

TJR takes the reader through the gruesome complexities of grieving and the doubt that comes along with it. She defines what constitutes “real” love and if there is a way to measure it. The book navigates all stages of grief and shows no loss looks or feels the same. The martyrdom of someone who has passed can make moving through life after them as difficult as taking off the rose-colored glasses.

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tonibleiler7's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Such a good read as TJR’s debut book, the story being written based off of a moving Craigslist post from 2009. Elsie & Ben’s life together is short & leaves Elsie to determine a path alone (this hit home like I am sure it would to many). She has never met Susan, Ben’s mom, which their relationship & sorrow is told along side chapters on Ben & Elsie’s relationship. Good debut which has led to many great books by TJR!!

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Spousal death on like page 2

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emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

the way the main character’s grief was portrayed was so beautiful and meaningful to me. i related to her so much; i could not put this book down! i’m going to be thinking about it for a long time.

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