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A review by cassie7e
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-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
Pleasantly written, enjoyable enough. Didn't strike me emotionally as much as it has for others. A good cozy read for fall (Halloween or Day of the Dead) or winter.
A story of a woman who honors and lives out others' regrets to avoid facing her own. At first I was uncertain about the story since I'm tired of insecure overthinking female protagonists (not that theyre unrealistic). Clover is somehow both overly self critical and aware of every "awkward" moment no one else would notice, and completely un-self aware, confused every time anyone notices anything about her.
but I appreciated the dynamics and developments with other characters. Despite attending multiple family funerals this year, this book didn't really make me reflect on the deaths in my own life because it's so much about Clover's growth specifically, and I didn't resonate with any of the characters' relationships with death.
A story of a woman who honors and lives out others' regrets to avoid facing her own. At first I was uncertain about the story since I'm tired of insecure overthinking female protagonists (not that theyre unrealistic). Clover is somehow both overly self critical and aware of every "awkward" moment no one else would notice, and completely un-self aware, confused every time anyone notices anything about her.
but I appreciated the dynamics and developments with other characters. Despite attending multiple family funerals this year, this book didn't really make me reflect on the deaths in my own life because it's so much about Clover's growth specifically, and I didn't resonate with any of the characters' relationships with death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Terminal illness and Grief