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A review by miamicurrent
Before I Go by Colleen Oakley
3.0
I should start out by admitting that this is not the type of book I usually enjoy. I'm not one for sappy anything (books, movies, etc.), but the summary of this made it seem like a fresh spin on the oh-so-popular modern cancer story.
I really wanted to like this, but I had trouble connecting with the characters. Daisy's constant questioning of her husband's love for her grew tiresome, and I kept getting frustrated at him for throwing himself into his work. I was also expecting the storyline about Daisy looking for a new wife for Jack to play a bigger role in the book. It was definitely there, but more of a background issue. I read this as an ebook and was surprised when I realized I was 70%-ish done, and not much had actually happened. This book is definitely more about the emotions facing cancer sufferers and their loved ones than any actual plot. If that's what you're looking for in a book, I think you'll enjoy it more than I did.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really wanted to like this, but I had trouble connecting with the characters. Daisy's constant questioning of her husband's love for her grew tiresome, and I kept getting frustrated at him for throwing himself into his work. I was also expecting the storyline about Daisy looking for a new wife for Jack to play a bigger role in the book. It was definitely there, but more of a background issue. I read this as an ebook and was surprised when I realized I was 70%-ish done, and not much had actually happened. This book is definitely more about the emotions facing cancer sufferers and their loved ones than any actual plot. If that's what you're looking for in a book, I think you'll enjoy it more than I did.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.