The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Albom. Mitch ( 2004 ) Paperback by Mitch Albom, Mitch Albom

3.88 AVERAGE

joshlaikinboom's review against another edition

5.0
emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

court_a_thompson's review against another edition

3.5
emotional reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

fonus11's review against another edition

4.5
emotional reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes
Lovely quick read, classic Mitch Albom.

meregrotto's review against another edition

5.0
emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-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

yaryurena's review against another edition

3.5
reflective medium-paced
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mauricia's review against another edition

5.0
emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-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
This is the first book I’ve finished in years and I read it in a couple of days. Perfect easy read for someone just getting back into reading, I loved the plot and Eddie. 

Although I’m going to need to sue for emotional damages as I can’t stop crying. 

emilymens's review against another edition

2.5
emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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crispy98's review against another edition

2025- A charming comfort is immediately discernible in Albom’s writing style. Unfortunately, that tone of homeliness is carried by an inherently profound topic in an otherwise unremarkable tale. There were unique moments, like referencing silver nitrate, but the real crux of groundbreaking wisdom is lacking. Below is a quick summation of the five lessons that Eddie learns:

1. Our lives are interconnected- I completely agree.
2. There is nobility of sacrifice- Another strong point.
3. Anger destroys oneself- Not only was the point itself shallow and idealistic, the actual section was ridiculous. 
4. Love endures- The story was strong in this part but the lesson felt kitschy. Yes, memory exists after someone dies but it’s dismissive to equate that to the real relationship.
5. Your life has purpose- Ended on a strong note despite some shaky world building. The parallel between the burnt girl and carnival girl was great.

I would be too critical calling this book bad but it felt more forgettable than classic. Suspense is done very well, enhanced by the staccato chapter structure and time jumps. Other moments, like making Tala speak broken English, fall apart at the most basic levels of inspection. The story achieved its goal in making me contemplate my own life but that felt largely due to the subject matter.

ash_eli103's review against another edition

5.0
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ankithavasudev's review against another edition

2.0
Filled with too many clichés and the shortness made the story feel rushed, and not enough time to unpack Eddie’s life