Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

47 reviews

veralidaine's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Medical content

Minor: Alcohol

aj_langley's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent

kmdowling90's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Medical content

Minor: Alcoholism

acorn192k's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexism

wegs's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief

Minor: Alcoholism

oz2021's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness

ivi_reads_books's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad medium-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

4.0

This book portrays a lonely protagonist who, despite her social challenges, illustrates the profound connections that can still be forged, even in the final moments of life. Rather than following her own path, she chooses to honor her patients' memories by continuing their passions after they pass away. 

Despite Clover's reserved demeanor, a few people manage to break through her barriers, becoming friends who challenge and support her.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content

Minor: Sexual harassment

tdawgg07's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness

buttongirl22's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

This is such a beautiful book that looks at pain and death, without judgement. It is such a human story. I felt love for Clover, I felt embarrassment for her, I felt frustrated with her, and I felt sympathy for her. It is a love story, that’s not just about our great romances, but all the loves in our lives that change us. From the first half of the book, it was a four star book, but it ended as a five star, because it ended in a beautifully human way that I loved.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Bullying, Violence, and War

leahgustafson's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.5

The idea for this book is very interesting. It follows Clover, a death doula, as she supports and cares for those who are dying. This one started out a little slow for me, but it did eventually pick up. At first I was unsure where it was going. Clover learns a lot about life in her work with the dying, and this book explores some great themes! 

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In addition to the slow start, there were some things that didn’t quite work for me. Clover’s character, in general, is somewhat inconsistent and frustrating. She is a very intelligent, well-traveled young woman. She is also extremely professional and skilled at her job where she forms incredible connections with people who are at their most vulnerable. At other times, however, Clover is written as super immature and naive. I understand she is moving through the grieving process herself. However, this doesn’t always add up. 

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The romance felt a little forced, and I think it’s absolutely unnecessary. Clover’s development as a person is much more important. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Terminal illness