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None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive: A Novel, by Carolyn Prusa
1 review
cassielaj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.25
Taking place over the course of a few days and interspersed with flashbacks, this story is a snapshot of motherhood, relationships, and natural disaster. As a hurricane approaches Savannah, Georgia, Ramona figures she should probably prepare and/or evacuate — though she’s also got the concerning state of her marriage to worry about. As Ramona and her rag-tag group of kids (two hers, one not), pets (none hers), her mom, friends, and neighbors weather the storm, she reflects on her life, her relationships, and Prince, wondering how best to move forward. This book is funny and sweet and full of emotion, perfect for fans of Abbi Waxman or Maria Semple.
Notes: there were elements that could’ve been more developed (or left out), and the Prince references came out of the texture a bit sometimes, but overall this is a pretty good slice-of-life story
Notes: there were elements that could’ve been more developed (or left out), and the Prince references came out of the texture a bit sometimes, but overall this is a pretty good slice-of-life story
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/injury detail, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Infidelity
Minor: Fatphobia
Natural disaster: hurricane
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