A review by blogginboutbooks
Sorry for Your Loss by Jessie Ann Foley

5.0

I've read SO many books about grief that I expected this one to be just another run-of-the-mill novel about loss. In some ways, it is, in that it's about a family who has experienced a tragedy and the different ways in which they deal with it. In other ways, it's not. At its core, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS is actually about being seen, something Pup struggles with as the youngest in a big family, the average student in a clan of achievers, and the quiet, steady friend who puts up with being taken advantage of. It's impossible not to root for him as he finally finds his voice and takes a stand. I loved him as a character. The depiction of the Flanagan family is actually my favorite part of this novel. They're a loud, messy brood and that rings with authenticity for me since I also come from a large family. In fact, everything about this story rang true to me, which is probably why I FELT it so deeply. It's not all serious, though - there are some funny parts. All in all, it's a thoughtful, well-balanced novel that gave me all the feels.