A review by jordysbookclub
How Not to Die Alone by Richard Roper

4.0

I’m a big fan of these charming British character studies about people who are forced to confront their issues and traumas in order to grow and become the best versions of themselves, and this book was no exception. It’s for sure a quieter story with only a few characters and a pretty basic plot, but I became invested in Andrew very quickly and I really responded to his relationship with Peggy. I was nervous about their platonic friendship turning into something more, but I thought the author handled what could have been an icky plot device in a graceful and emotional way. I thought the book really picked up near the end once Andrew’s lies start to unravel, and if I had one issue, it would have been that I would have preferred for this to occur a little sooner. That being said, if you’re a fan of Nick Hornby or books such as #Less or #EleanorOliphant, I think you’ll enjoy this as well.