Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Stora vackra liv by Emily Henry

352 reviews

hyperlexy's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy

extraordinary_nae's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing tense 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

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Honestly this book wrecked me a little bit. Emily Henry didn't such an amazing job, as usual. This was a real page turner I couldn't put it down

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Car accident

alreadsbooks's review against another edition

5.0

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i’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews of this book but i personally loved it. i found the story to be interesting and kept me hooked, i enjoyed the interviewing aspect with Margaret and getting to learn both her story along with watching Hayden and Alice’s story unfold. i adored them both so so much and their chemistry off the jump was so good - i had a great time reading this one. definitely recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent

Moderate: Car accident, Pregnancy

paulabekkerus's review against another edition

4.75

emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting

emmakorynta's review against another edition

4.25

emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy

annacurnow's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Classism

abbyblaine13's review against another edition

3.25

funny reflective medium-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

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This book was okay, not entirely what I was anticipating but I still liked it! I loved Hayden and the way we got to see his story unfold, but I wish we had his POV as well! The beginning of this reminded me of the 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo, with an even more surprising (at least to me) twist at the end. This definitely isn't my favorite Emily Henry book, but she doesn't miss and this is proof of that. Overall it was alright! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Grief

cibani's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting

packiliveshere's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Death of parent

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Pregnancy, Abandonment

shanmcdrmtt's review against another edition

2.5

emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-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

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This unfortunately did not do it for me. A little too much Evelyn Hugo vibes. The romance and its “resolution/ending” felt far too rushed. Ofc Em Hen’s dialogue continues to be witty, fun, and emotional (highlights include the ending conversation with the main characters mom) but honestly I just wanted to finish it :( I loved the books “message” but wish it was an entirely different story to get us there. Best parts were the family storyline of the main characters.

My perhaps controversial Em Hen ranking:
1. People We Meet on Vacation
2. Funny Story
3. Happy Place
4. Beach Read
5. Book Lovers
6. A Great Big Beautiful Life

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment