isabezza's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
I chose this book as a short read to pass the time and relax between exams today, and TJR has once again taken my breath away. I have never become so attached to characters in such a short space of time, reading this short story. I have never cried at a short story before, but TJR's words work fantastically in epistolary fiction and dialogue. I would recommend as an introduction to TJR's emotive writing style, because I cannot imagine reading this and remaining objective. It is truly beautiful.
"It is funny the crazy things our brains make up to save us from the truth."
"I’m not quite the man I pretend to be, and she’s certainly not the woman I thought she was."
"I feel like the girl at the party nobody wants to dance with. There I am, hoping someone might choose me, while the rest of the world goes on dancing."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse
kimveach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a great short story and the narration was excellent. I loved that the entire story was told in letters. If you are a fan of Reid's novels, you'll find tiny references to those books within the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Infidelity
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
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