Reviews tagging 'Death'

Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

65 reviews

elaineh7's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

Listen to this as an audiobook immediately. This story made me feel all the feelings, it made me sad and extremely happy. Even the side storylines were so developed and meaningful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Dementia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

marjeannguyen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Dementia

Moderate: Death

alyssamhartley's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative medium-paced

• 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

There is not enough words in the world to say how much I loved this book!!! The characters were sooooo loveable and all felt so important to the plot. For example, this is one of the only books I have read where the MC’s best friend has a true story of her own that could be its own book because it was so well written and plotted out. It didn’t take away from the main story though which is what made it so amazing. The love interest is such a fun character which a story of his own as well.

The range that this book had was amazing. It hit every topic I could imagine and just when I thought it hit everything, it found something else. I love books like this because it keeps me on my toes. For a lit fic/rom-com this book took some twists and turns that would rival more mystery and thriller novels. Not because they were scary because there were no horror plots in this book, but because they were so unpredictable and well thought out. 

This author truly thought of everything possible and left no questions lingering. My only gripe with this book is I did find some of the text/email conversations a little cringy and it definitely took me out of the story for a bit. I do think that the author might have done that on purpose, but it still was the only thing that was hard to get through for this book. 

I could not recommend a book more, especially if you are looking to listen to a book! The author is an audiobook narrator therefore she narrates this book and it is so cool! She is so talented and makes every voice sound so different you would think it is a full cast. Give this book a read or a listen, I promise you won’t regret it! Oh and definitely stick around for the author’s note at the end because that might have been my favorite author’s note I have ever read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Blood and Vomit

Minor: Death and Suicide attempt

jourdanicus's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

This was just the rom com I needed when I was perfectly in the mood for it. Sweet, funny, emotional but not up its own ass, and of course narrated by the author (who is one of my favorite audiobook narrators).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

daniofthewood's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jaylene's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

For a couple of years now, I have been calling another very famous author, the "queen of romance." But, did Julia just change my mind? After ONE BOOK!? I loved Swan, you know who, the other you know who, and of course, sweet Blah Blah.

I'm just ITCHING for another book!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Suicide attempt

The main character mentions being an accident in the past where she lost her vision.

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Death, Sexual content, Dementia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

blackveilbeccy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

2.75

This was attempting to be really clever in using and subverting tropes, but it fell flat for me. This whole book felt disjointed due to the rapid tone and style changes. There were also so many characters and subplots that it felt chaotic. I found the FMC horrendously self-pitying and I know it’s silly, but I struggled with the author’s choice of first name for her. Almost none of the characters were likeable as they all came away looking self-absorbed. There were times I felt like DNF but the premise was interesting enough that I pushed through. The texting and epistolary elements were the most enjoyable and felt the most real. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

l1brarygirl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Cute & funny romance written by one of my favorite audiobook narrators (and also narrated by her, duh). Made me laugh out loud at parts but it also had some serious parts. Also loved the author's note at the end. I couldn't put it down! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

Minor: Addiction

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

This was a fun one. When I first saw it, without reading the blurb, I thought it was a memoir. It is not so and I appreciate the author's note. Listening to it on audio is definitely the way to go. It was engaging and heartwarming and had a storyline that drew you in. It was multi-dimensional and has developed characters. I absolutely love Blah Blah. It was cheesy and predicable at parts, but still enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Grief

Moderate: Ableism, Death, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction and Suicide attempt