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tysuckz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SPOILERS THROUGHOUT!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. In my top 5 of books I have ever read.
I didn't think I was going to cry until the end, and I just lost it. So heartbreaking but wholesome?? I can't even explain all the emotions this book conjures up, honestly.
I love the different ways that Palmer explored rhe presentation, I mean integrating the wordsearch with the 5 stages of grief in it was an amazing addition, especially since I don't think many people would've taken the time to recognise that they are all in there.
I love Egg. He's wonderfully funny, so sweet and so cute. I love the impact he had on Isaacs life, despite the reality of him, it didn't really matter. I'd say it's effectively a given than Egg didn't exist, and wasn't real but the idea of him being there like Nanny McPhee (lol) was wonderful. When you need me but do not want me I must stay, but when you want me but no longer need me, I must go!! That's Egg! Had me hysterical at the end.
Devastating and uplifting and heartbreaking and every other emotion you could ever feel.
Would like to read this from another perspective that isn't Isaac. Like how would it seem from the perspective of simply observing Isaac and his life?
Absolutely beautiful. In my top 5 of books I have ever read.
I didn't think I was going to cry until the end, and I just lost it. So heartbreaking but wholesome?? I can't even explain all the emotions this book conjures up, honestly.
I love the different ways that Palmer explored rhe presentation, I mean integrating the wordsearch with the 5 stages of grief in it was an amazing addition, especially since I don't think many people would've taken the time to recognise that they are all in there.
I love Egg. He's wonderfully funny, so sweet and so cute. I love the impact he had on Isaacs life, despite the reality of him, it didn't really matter. I'd say it's effectively a given than Egg didn't exist, and wasn't real but the idea of him being there like Nanny McPhee (lol) was wonderful. When you need me but do not want me I must stay, but when you want me but no longer need me, I must go!! That's Egg! Had me hysterical at the end.
Devastating and uplifting and heartbreaking and every other emotion you could ever feel.
Would like to read this from another perspective that isn't Isaac. Like how would it seem from the perspective of simply observing Isaac and his life?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
helen000's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was described by reviewers as ‘mad, sad and funny’ and that about sums it up. The protagonist’s grief was visceral and wonderfully rich. I loved the Egg! The egg’s quirks and their strange but sweet friendship provided a much needed antidote to the heavy themes.
It’s definitely a unique book, and I’ve not read anything similar before. Recommended.
It’s definitely a unique book, and I’ve not read anything similar before. Recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Car accident, Death, and Grief
littlewildraven's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Death
fvreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Grief
anothermama's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Death, and Grief
citrusboombox's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Minor: Addiction
sendhelporcoffee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
My best read of the year. I love a book that will make me laugh and cry. I went on a journey and when I finished, I literally sat crying and hugging the book for about half an hour.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
susieleggs's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
emziesreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A quirky slow burn that eventually melted my cold heart. Everyone needs a good Egg.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
krissysbooked's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content warnings: grief, death, suicide, depression.
I know this book is everywhere right now... but it's beautiful so you now have to deal with my gushing about it as well. I was also approved for this on Netgalley quite a while ago but I had a blip in my reading and only just got around to listening to it recently.
The beginning of the story throws you in at the deep end with the main character, Isaac (who would have guessed), trying to die by suicide. But something stops him, a noise from somewhere nearby. He follows this noise until he discovers what looks like an egg and on further inspection realises it's quite fluffy for an egg. The 'egg' emits strange sounds and shocked by his discovery Isaac abandons his plan and takes the 'egg' home.
I am so glad that I opted for the audiobook version of this. Johnny Flynn has a smooth warm voice that is like being wrapped in your favourite blanket and snuggled up on the sofa. It makes me think of reading a bedtime story with a parent or grandparent as a child. His voice draws you in intimately to the story and then makes you jump out of your skin halfway down the road when he does the creature noises (sorry spoiler, it's not an 'egg'). You now look like a weirdo in public! But those creature noises are excellent.
The combination of Bobby Palmers world building and intimate tale of grief, coupled with Johnny Flynn's comforting narration, made me wish the story wouldn't end. The story was hilarious, sad, and confusing, all at the same time, perfectly mimicking the rollercoaster that grief and loss can cause in its aftermath.
I'm honestly tearing up just writing this right now but I don't know how best to convey the strong emotions and love this story made me feel whilst listening, and clearly still makes me feel 2 weeks after I finished.
As the weather is now starting to turn autumnal here in the UK this is the perfect book, print or audio, to be curled up with. Give in to the hype!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Addiction, and Car accident