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alivaster's review
3.0
This look is an LGBTQIA memoir about Michael Ausiello's relationship with his husband and their fight against an aggressive rare cancer, which, as the title says, ultimately claims his husband's life.
This book was a pretty solid 3 for me. I didn't love the tone and voice of the novel the whole time because it felt too dramatic and invoked imagery that didn't work for me - like referencing that they giggled like two young school girls. I like a good balance of show-don't-tell and have read enough memoirs that have done a good job balancing the two, but this book really stuck with telling everything. This bothered me a little bit because it made his actions seem more exaggerated and 'comical' even though they might've been in a more serious situation. I realize it was probably supposed to bring levity, but sometimes you just need to feel the sadness or tension in the scene and not be distracted by levity. Those moments also made me feel as if the author was more immature and annoying than cute. Ultimately, it didn't use that imagery overly often and I was able to finish the book.
What the author did well was show his love for his husband. This was a tribute and it captured the uniqueness of their particular relationship (all relationships are special and unique in one way or another!) and their intense love for one another.
This book was a pretty solid 3 for me. I didn't love the tone and voice of the novel the whole time because it felt too dramatic and invoked imagery that didn't work for me - like referencing that they giggled like two young school girls. I like a good balance of show-don't-tell and have read enough memoirs that have done a good job balancing the two, but this book really stuck with telling everything. This bothered me a little bit because it made his actions seem more exaggerated and 'comical' even though they might've been in a more serious situation. I realize it was probably supposed to bring levity, but sometimes you just need to feel the sadness or tension in the scene and not be distracted by levity. Those moments also made me feel as if the author was more immature and annoying than cute. Ultimately, it didn't use that imagery overly often and I was able to finish the book.
What the author did well was show his love for his husband. This was a tribute and it captured the uniqueness of their particular relationship (all relationships are special and unique in one way or another!) and their intense love for one another.
erincoffin's review
5.0
Equally hilarious and heartbreaking - I laughed out loud and I definitely cried. I listened to it on Audible (narrated by the author) and would recommend that. What a story! Kit and Michael’s love is inspiring.
sweetrosegirl76's review
5.0
GOD HOW I CRIED!!! I needed the cry which was why I was reading it. It's a good book and I definitely want to see the movie. I love how human he made them. It wasn't an over romanticized relationship, they were real people who yes were deeply in love, but just as flawed, imperfect, insecure as anyone else. It's realistic and raw. If memoirs are your thing, while this isn't like others I read where there's kind of this overall lesson that we learn from it, it's definitely a good one and good to release any tears you might have been wanting to shed.
I really appreciate that the audio book was narrated by the author, I love when that happens.
I really appreciate that the audio book was narrated by the author, I love when that happens.
blovessummer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
flybookworm2004's review
5.0
I can’t write a review at the moment. I still can’t see through my tears. An amazing book. I felt like I was right there beside Michael and Kit going through it with them.
kelseysimona's review
5.0
"But mostly I was sad and angry and terrified at the prospect of having to say goodbye to the most wonderful person to ever step foot in my life."
No question, this is the best book I read in 2017. I laughed and cried the entire time. Michael Ausiello has written a beautiful and honest story about love, relationships, forgiveness and strength, while simultaneously creating a perfect tribute to Kit.
No question, this is the best book I read in 2017. I laughed and cried the entire time. Michael Ausiello has written a beautiful and honest story about love, relationships, forgiveness and strength, while simultaneously creating a perfect tribute to Kit.