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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
inspiring
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This novel portrays the various ways grief is manifested following a tragic event. Although the story u folded at a slower pace than expected, the story is quite beautiful. Be prepared to wade through unnecessary dialogue and events.
This was such a heartbreaking exploration of the grief and loneliness you experience after losing someone you are close to. I really adored the dynamic between Anna and Brody and their journey together! I really appreciated the honesty in the way this whole story was approached. The mental health aspect was portrayed in a way that showed the good and bad and still upheld Brody's dignity and humanity which I also really appreciated. There is such a fine line with these subjects that can easily be crossed into really disrespectful and insulting territory and I think Fiona Lucas found a great balance.
The audiobook was fantastic and I highly recommend listening to this one!
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harper Audio for the ALC! All opinions are honest and my own.
The audiobook was fantastic and I highly recommend listening to this one!
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harper Audio for the ALC! All opinions are honest and my own.
How do you move on after the love of your life is killed in an accident? This is Anna’s life now: people expecting her to move on, since it’s been almost 3 years. One night she calls her dead husband's cell phone number just to hear his voice (on the voicemail greeting) and discovers it’s been reassigned to someone new, a man named Brody, who answers the phone. It turns out that Brody is not only a good listener but he’s someone who also has been dealing with his own tragedy. Their connection grows in fits and starts and blossoms into something neither of them expected. In addition to her growing attachment to Brody, Lucas explores Anna’s relationship with her late husband’s family, which felt very real to me, with all its ups and downs.
This book is about love and loss, grief, friendship, depression, phobias and the courage it takes to face all of this. Have a box of tissues handy!
I listened to the audiobook, beautifully narrated by Antonia Beamish. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for the opportunity to listen to an advance copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.
This book is about love and loss, grief, friendship, depression, phobias and the courage it takes to face all of this. Have a box of tissues handy!
I listened to the audiobook, beautifully narrated by Antonia Beamish. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for the opportunity to listen to an advance copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.
emotional
hopeful
sad
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
DNF @ 19%. I had been waiting for this one for a long time, but I could not get into it at all. I was expecting it to be emotional and cute, but instead I was just bored. I set it aside for awhile and read a few other books. In that time, I found out my estranged father passed away and even after that, this book still didn't provoke any emotions when I tried it again. I really don't understand the reviews of people saying they cried through the entire thing?
I was slow to warm up to this book. The author’s writing style felt like a lot of tell, and only a little show, which didn’t sit well with me. That said, I stuck with it, and definitely felt for the characters. It was easy to root for Anna as she came to terms with her grief. With Anna, Brody, and even Anna’s mother-in-law, the author did a good job of talking about how moving on is sometimes uneven and messy, and everyone has their own way of coping.
This is a beautifully written book, I love the characters and their stories made my heart break but also sing. It deals with, grief, loss, love and mental health and gives an insightful look at all of them.
A though provoking read
A though provoking read
emotional
reflective
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