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rnbhargava's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Please note the alcoholism, suicide, miscarriage and car accident and the accompanying grief that could be caused by these are recurring themes in this book.passionatereader78's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
sabrinaapreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Important to note: this book was written first.
🙌🏼 Praise Zevin 🙌🏼.
Favorite Character:
This one was tough - so many amazingly complex characters to LOVE.
For now, I'll say it's Amelia. Her commitment to being her true/authentic self is remarkable. She vibrantly jumps from the page. I too, want some daisy flip flops (among other things). She is joie de vivre!! 🌼
Favorite Moment:
Again, so difficult - I will say this without spoiling anything - the TWIST reveal. I didn't see it coming in any way, shape or form, although there was something always nagging me and in retrospect, there were definitely elements of foreshadowing. Gosh, this book is SO GOOD. 👀
Final Thoughts:
Zevin writes with a nostalgic tone and at an easy to read pace.
This novel, at it's heart, has a message of 💗LOVE 💗and for that, I'm always down to read, praise and rejoice in every word!! AMEN!! 🙏🏼
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Abandonment
All of the above content warnings are handled with care and consideration by the author. This sensitive reader was able to enjoy the novel with ease.shaleen64's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are also some unexpected twists/plot lines. A brilliant choice in any instance but perfect if you’re in a reading slump.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
seubecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use
efratmaor's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Car accident
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
prism_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Infertility, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
Minor: Suicide and Pregnancy
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A really beautiful and emotional story. Fast paced, easy read, thoughtful, reflective, lots of quotes to hold on to, and full of heart. I enjoyed this one thoroughly even though it was more emotional than I was expecting- not as funny/optimistic as the blurbs on the book make it seem. I think fans of The Reading List or No Two Persons would enjoy this one.
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
dazzy's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use
lauracollins096's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Vomit, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail