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A review by b_harrington
The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
[spoilers, kinda]
The structure of this book is fabulous. The layering of the three stories is so clever. I really enjoyed reading it, I devoured it in a day!
I love the accuracy in the description of grief. I enjoyed the inclusion of the female tree surgeon, the older gay couple’s story, and the fact O’Leary didn’t shy away from topics like sexual harassment, miscarriage, and dementia. I adored AJ’s character, and I think it’s a testament to O’Leary’s writing that none of the side characters felt flat or pointless. The mention of Covid times was beautifully handled too.
I just love happy endings!
The structure of this book is fabulous. The layering of the three stories is so clever. I really enjoyed reading it, I devoured it in a day!
I love the accuracy in the description of grief. I enjoyed the inclusion of the female tree surgeon, the older gay couple’s story, and the fact O’Leary didn’t shy away from topics like sexual harassment, miscarriage, and dementia. I adored AJ’s character, and I think it’s a testament to O’Leary’s writing that none of the side characters felt flat or pointless. The mention of Covid times was beautifully handled too.
I just love happy endings!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, and Sexual harassment