A review by cristalwrites
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I live extremely close to where this is set, which made me connect even more.
From family dynamics to the clash of sexuality with religion to a worryingly high number of specific thoughts from Gilda, this was so incredibly relatable and personal to me.
I adored the writing style and finished reading in less than three days, which I can say officially brought me out of my reading slump. I cried, and when I finished, I had that empty feeling inside (the one reminiscent of how it feels to say goodbye to a dear friend).
I'll be thinking of this one for a long time. And it's probably a 5-star read, but I never give those for no valid reason.
From family dynamics to the clash of sexuality with religion to a worryingly high number of specific thoughts from Gilda, this was so incredibly relatable and personal to me.
I adored the writing style and finished reading in less than three days, which I can say officially brought me out of my reading slump. I cried, and when I finished, I had that empty feeling inside (the one reminiscent of how it feels to say goodbye to a dear friend).
I'll be thinking of this one for a long time. And it's probably a 5-star read, but I never give those for no valid reason.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Homophobia, Transphobia, Death, and Animal death