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Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

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chronicloser's review against another edition

funny reflective 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

5.0

this has been the most accurate portrayal of an anxious mind that I’ve ever seen, read, experienced, etc — I guess its true that it might not be for everyone, since anxious people have individual operations goin’ on in these noggins of ours, but I think even if you aren’t *exactly* like gilda, which unfortunately and fortunately for me I am, you’ll still see yourself in her, somewhere, somehow. you might see yourself in her sibling, or her parents who want to sweep everything under the rug, or the priest who has an endless amount of forgiveness in him, or the love interest that is trying, or the high school friend who is protective and fun. everyone you could ever know is in this book, you’re in this book. its funny, its sad, its overthinking, its not thinking about the things you need to think about, its fixation, its lying, its being who you are. its a lot of things, all of them worthwhile. and it’s my new favorite read, definitely.

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mlachevre's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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talia1353's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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dixiecarroll's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This was delightful and heartbreaking at the same time. It’s not quite perfect, but I had just such a nice time reading it. The anxiety and tension build so beautifully that you don’t notice your heart racing until you’re crying onto the pages. Really moved me and I’m glad I’m able to take all of my dishes to the sink these days.

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jcnstntn's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

I started off reading this book whilst sitting in a hospital waiting room which was probably not the best choice given the levels of existential dread and medical anxiety Gilda experiences literally ALL THE TIME.
There were moments where Gilda’s actions left me confused, shocked, embarrassed but mostly sad for her. This book surprised me tbh; from the opening chapters I thought it would very much send me into a spiral (maybe don’t read it in a hospital), but despite how heavy the themes were, some of Gilda’s musings about life and death ended up being really poignant and there were multiple plot twists I didn’t see coming. Worth reading if you can get past all the trigger warnings!

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queercatlover's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is one of the best books I've read this year. I think I heavily relate to gilda which is why this book resonated with me. I however wouldn't recommend reading it when you are in a bad mental space as it goes into anxiety and depression quite a bit.

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mad_is_rad's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this, although it also sent me down a bit of an existential hole. I related to a lot of Gilda’s thought processes, especially as she ruminated about how easily a life can be snuffed out. I really couldn’t have predicted where this book was going - the mystery element was a fun touch! The best part of the whole book may have been the last line. So satisfying. Would definitely recommend to other anxious 20-somethings!

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