A review by pmdwapo11
The Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch Albom
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I got through this book in one day. It hooks you in from the start but isn’t very satisfying to finish — it left me feeling like I was missing something.
The book had a lovely premise and was very thoughtful and reflective but I feel like more could’ve been done with the premise.
Spoiler
I didn’t love how the author painted Mickey as someone who “just made a mistake” after drinking — he assaulted Eddie’s mom and we see him do it, but then it seems like it was just there to show that everyone makes mistakes?The book had a lovely premise and was very thoughtful and reflective but I feel like more could’ve been done with the premise.
Graphic: Child death, Death, War, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Alcohol