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A review by fourestxx
Listening Still by Anne Griffin
5.0
Listening Still tells the story of Jeanie Masterson, a girl with a gift passed down through the generations of her family – hearing the final words of the dead.
I have to start by saying how much I absolutely adored this book! It was a beautifully written, thought-provoking story exploring a variety of issues from parental expectations and family pressure, to lost love, self-discovery and having the courage to make your own life choices.
Anne Griffin also highlights the beauty and magic of conversing with the recently deceased, while balancing it against the struggles of people’s reactions to the gift and the challenge of deciding how much to pass on to the loved ones left behind.
The story has humour (lifelong friendships and shared experiences), heartbreak (of lives that could have been) and love (both actual family and the family we choose). I particularly loved characters such as Arthur and Ffion, who brought real heart to the book.
It made me tearful in places and I definitely needed a quiet moment to reflect after turning the final page. A highly recommended read and one I can’t wait to purchase a physical copy of when it is released!
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have to start by saying how much I absolutely adored this book! It was a beautifully written, thought-provoking story exploring a variety of issues from parental expectations and family pressure, to lost love, self-discovery and having the courage to make your own life choices.
Anne Griffin also highlights the beauty and magic of conversing with the recently deceased, while balancing it against the struggles of people’s reactions to the gift and the challenge of deciding how much to pass on to the loved ones left behind.
The story has humour (lifelong friendships and shared experiences), heartbreak (of lives that could have been) and love (both actual family and the family we choose). I particularly loved characters such as Arthur and Ffion, who brought real heart to the book.
It made me tearful in places and I definitely needed a quiet moment to reflect after turning the final page. A highly recommended read and one I can’t wait to purchase a physical copy of when it is released!
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.