ajojobear's review against another edition
4.0
I never write reviews, but I had to for this one…
I hated this book while I was reading it and was convinced I’d give it one star, but by the 187th page and one of the countless letters to Kurt Cobain is where the connection happened.
“The world was too much for you. People were too close to you. You said it in one sentence I can’t get out of my head: I simply love people …so much that it makes me feel too fucking sad. Yes I understand.”
Once I finished the last page I had tears in my eyes. I honestly don’t know if I love this book in its entirety, But it is one I’ll pick up on my tough days and read the parts I annotated to try and make sense of things that make me feel too much.
LLTTD does have a feeling of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and maybe that’s why I initially had a problem with it in the beginning. But it is one book I’m glad to have read.
"What I told you about saving people isn't true. You might think it is, because you might want someone else to save you, or you might want to save someone so badly. But no one else can save you, not really. Not from yourself, You fall asleep in the foothills, and the wolf comes down from the mountains. And you hope someone will wake you up. Or chase it off. Or shoot it dead. But when you realize that the wolf is inside you, that's when you know. You can't run from it. And no one who loves you can kill the wolf, because it's part of you. They see your face on it. And they won't fire the shot. "
I hated this book while I was reading it and was convinced I’d give it one star, but by the 187th page and one of the countless letters to Kurt Cobain is where the connection happened.
“The world was too much for you. People were too close to you. You said it in one sentence I can’t get out of my head: I simply love people …so much that it makes me feel too fucking sad. Yes I understand.”
Once I finished the last page I had tears in my eyes. I honestly don’t know if I love this book in its entirety, But it is one I’ll pick up on my tough days and read the parts I annotated to try and make sense of things that make me feel too much.
LLTTD does have a feeling of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and maybe that’s why I initially had a problem with it in the beginning. But it is one book I’m glad to have read.
"What I told you about saving people isn't true. You might think it is, because you might want someone else to save you, or you might want to save someone so badly. But no one else can save you, not really. Not from yourself, You fall asleep in the foothills, and the wolf comes down from the mountains. And you hope someone will wake you up. Or chase it off. Or shoot it dead. But when you realize that the wolf is inside you, that's when you know. You can't run from it. And no one who loves you can kill the wolf, because it's part of you. They see your face on it. And they won't fire the shot. "
bibillieophile's review against another edition
3.0
It always takes me a lot of time to read YA temporary books and this book is one of them.
I realize that I was excited the first time I read this book. But then, it suddenly turns to be boring one. The pace of the book is too slow and I know there are a lot emotions going in this book and this side that I love about this book. Also, this book makes me cry on some pages but I am so sorry I just get bored in the middle and losing interest on the story. Plus, the characters on the book couldn't make me be in love with them. So, I need to take longer time to love and care for them.
I realize that I was excited the first time I read this book. But then, it suddenly turns to be boring one. The pace of the book is too slow and I know there are a lot emotions going in this book and this side that I love about this book. Also, this book makes me cry on some pages but I am so sorry I just get bored in the middle and losing interest on the story. Plus, the characters on the book couldn't make me be in love with them. So, I need to take longer time to love and care for them.
ttomassini's review against another edition
5.0
Over the last few years I have lost several family members, including my parents and grandparents, so Love Letters really hit home with me. The crushing grief that Laurel feels over the death of her sister, and the survivor’s guilt that often comes hand-in-hand with a loved one’s death, is extremely realistic and relatable. It is not so overwhelming, however, that it becomes depressing and hard to read.
Dellaira’s debut novel is very reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, one of my all-time favorite novels. The two novels explore many of the same themes and are both written in letter format. But make no mistake: minor similarities aside, Love Letters certainly has its own style, heart, and soul. It is a poignant coming-of-age novel that, I imagine, could resonate with readers of all ages and walks of life….
To read the full review, please visit The Book Wench Blog:
https://thebookwench.com/2015/12/21/review-love-letters-to-the-dead-by-ava-dellaira/
Dellaira’s debut novel is very reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, one of my all-time favorite novels. The two novels explore many of the same themes and are both written in letter format. But make no mistake: minor similarities aside, Love Letters certainly has its own style, heart, and soul. It is a poignant coming-of-age novel that, I imagine, could resonate with readers of all ages and walks of life….
To read the full review, please visit The Book Wench Blog:
https://thebookwench.com/2015/12/21/review-love-letters-to-the-dead-by-ava-dellaira/
nuvo's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
War an manchen Stellen langweilig und ich fand die Art, wie über Menschen gesprochen wurde, die Selbstmord begangen haben extrem unsensibel. Das Ende war aber schön.
dreamchronicler8's review against another edition
3.0
Wasn't awful, I liked it, the ending was really predictable, and it was way too *tied in a bow*
persephale's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know where to start. this book broke my heart as much as it gave me hope. I made me cry a lot ( not good since I was mostly reading it in public places) and smile too.
Laurel reminded me of me so much and it hurt to see written on the paper all those things that I do : bottling up my feelings, not talking about things until it blows up, needing to be brave when all you want to do is be 5 again and have somebody be brave for you.
Ava Dellaira's writting is beautiful and so true, so honest.
this book is one of my favorites.
Laurel reminded me of me so much and it hurt to see written on the paper all those things that I do : bottling up my feelings, not talking about things until it blows up, needing to be brave when all you want to do is be 5 again and have somebody be brave for you.
Ava Dellaira's writting is beautiful and so true, so honest.
this book is one of my favorites.
artemisyaa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
creep_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, and Physical abuse
Minor: Suicide
msbethreads's review against another edition
4.0
It's a beautifully written book. About halfway through it becomes riveting. I love her use of scenery description to highlight the characters feelings and the stages of grief. Also, who the character wrote her letters to was illuminating.
I'm not really a music buff so the use of music/musicians as empathetic touchstones was really interesting - I'd never considered them that way.
A worthwhile read and one I'll recommend.
I'm not really a music buff so the use of music/musicians as empathetic touchstones was really interesting - I'd never considered them that way.
A worthwhile read and one I'll recommend.