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_reedmylife_'s review
4.0
This was almost as good as the first one. The characters are grieving and dealing with the aftermath of Jeremiah's death. The grieving process that is shown is gorgeously written and is so powerful. This book not only talked about grief in a real way, but it delved into talk of self-discovery and coming to terms with your sexuality. This was a book about inclusivity and where to find it when life seems to stop in its tracks. Finding the group that will hold you together when you need it the most.
This is a story about grief, self-discovery, and how to move on without forgetting.
This is a story about grief, self-discovery, and how to move on without forgetting.
ljesica's review against another edition
5.0
This is a companion book to If You Come Softly which I read some time last year. If You Come Softly tells the story of Ellie, a young Jewish girl and Miah, a young black man who fall in love. It is a beautiful but tragic story that I'd highly recommend. If you haven't read it, I'd skip this review because there will be spoilers about the first book.
At the end of the first book, Miah is shot and killed by the police in a case of mistaken identity. Behind You is the story of what comes next. How his family and friends and loved ones move on. How to live when you've lost someone you love. And it also has glimpses of Miah's "life" on the other side, watching and waiting to let go.
Jacqueline's writing is just so beautiful and raw and real. She has written many books and I'll definitely be adding them to my list.
At the end of the first book, Miah is shot and killed by the police in a case of mistaken identity. Behind You is the story of what comes next. How his family and friends and loved ones move on. How to live when you've lost someone you love. And it also has glimpses of Miah's "life" on the other side, watching and waiting to let go.
Jacqueline's writing is just so beautiful and raw and real. She has written many books and I'll definitely be adding them to my list.
theoglibrarianmom's review
5.0
Powerful powerful book. Anyone who has lost a loved one suddenly should read this book. It really connected with my grief.
yesalexandriaa's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, I liked this one way better than If You Come Softly.
craftyanty's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
adaobi_tobias's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
4.5
brandie_shanae's review against another edition
5.0
I am so happy that I was able to finally read this book. This is the companion book to "If you come softly". This is the continuation of Miah's (Jeremiah) death in Central Park where is was racially profiled and was shot in the back. I really enjoyed this book because we get to step into the lives of Miah's loved ones and what they were thinking and going through when they lost Miah. I even dropped a few tears reading this book because I know how it feels to lose someone unexpectedly and their time on this earth was cut short. Though I will also say while reading this there was a lesson that I learned and that is life does go on, but that does not mean you will forget the people that you have lost or who no longer is on this earth. Our loved ones will always be remembered and as we go on with our lives one day at a time... we always look behind us while stepping into the future and the paths that your life will take you. This was a phenomenal read and heart felt that I will definitely reread.
little0708's review against another edition
5.0
A thought provoking look at how we survive tragedy and the death of a loved one. Beautifully written!