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lou88's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lita_tori's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.5
In Case of Emergency follows Bel, who after accidentally falling down a hole into a beer cellar, finds herself waking up in the hospital to the face of her terrible ex-boyfriend, who was still listed as her emergency contact. While there were no physical injuries, Bel down a figurative hole of her re-examining her life decisions, primarily the distance she has created with those she was once closest to.
First off, Bel was literally me as a teenager, and I hope after her self-examination and rediscovery, she resembles me as an adult. (Maybe I need to find a beer cellar to fall down just in case I still have some life decisions to re-examine!). I loved every single reference to a 90s TV show or music that I remember fondly from my own youth. Plus, Doc Martens really is the best footwear of choice, for any occasion!
The pacing of this book was really spot on! Not once during any of Bel's existential crises or blunt outbursts did I feel the desire to roll my eyes or slap myself in the face. No moment felt forced, but naturally, as you would expect it to progress.
The ending was perfection, the long awaited moment of clarity for Bel, her letting go of the past and putting her mind forward into what she wanted most from her life, taking one decision at a time based off what she could take control of first.
In Case of Emergency is a heartwarming exploration of family relationships, nurturing friendships, and a splash of romance. But its main focus is on self-love and self-growth that can only become enlightened by walking through the darkness.
First off, Bel was literally me as a teenager, and I hope after her self-examination and rediscovery, she resembles me as an adult. (Maybe I need to find a beer cellar to fall down just in case I still have some life decisions to re-examine!). I loved every single reference to a 90s TV show or music that I remember fondly from my own youth. Plus, Doc Martens really is the best footwear of choice, for any occasion!
The pacing of this book was really spot on! Not once during any of Bel's existential crises or blunt outbursts did I feel the desire to roll my eyes or slap myself in the face. No moment felt forced, but naturally, as you would expect it to progress.
The ending was perfection, the long awaited moment of clarity for Bel, her letting go of the past and putting her mind forward into what she wanted most from her life, taking one decision at a time based off what she could take control of first.
In Case of Emergency is a heartwarming exploration of family relationships, nurturing friendships, and a splash of romance. But its main focus is on self-love and self-growth that can only become enlightened by walking through the darkness.