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amynoncsi's review against another edition
5.0
I have yo say, I have read a couple of Lisa Genova’s books in the past and I always ended up enjoying and loving them. Even though, weirdly for a while I have been struggling to pick up Love Anthony and even on a few occasions I was contemplating to donate it to charities, someone who would actually pick it up and read it. Now, that I finished the book I am glad I did not get rid off it and I held on to this gem as long as it took me to read it.
“Time’s a funny thing, bending, warping, stretching, and compressing, all depending on perspective“.
About the book: The book follows two women’s stories; Olivia and Beth. They are both experiencing life changing circumstances and they need to learn to continue and live their life. They need to decide what is important to them and they need to learn to let go, forgive and love. The description of the book explains that it is an unexpected friendship, however, I feel like the friendship did not form until almost the beginning of the book. For a very long time these women did not even knew that they were neighbours and that they lived on the same island in Nantucket. I think, they both had to come to turns with a lot of their feelings alone of with the help of other people, but they were not friends. In some mysterious (no spoiler) way they have affected each others’ life, however, they became friends at the end and done the majority of the journey on their own.
Writing style: I would say the writing style is descriptive\narrative? Maybe. The book is beautifully written. It is very respectful in a way. It talked about Autism and emotions and everything just feels so raw and real. The way Lisa writes is just magic. It brings the character and the wild alive. I was able to watch this as a movie while reading and I love it when that happens. It is such an amazing experience. The writing style is so easy to follow. She doesn’t use words people wouldn’t understand even though in there quarter of her book she is discussing and wrote about Autism a condition that is widely ranged and can be so different.
Characters: Beth and Olivia are just amazing human beings. They are real. They are raw. They are full of emotions and questions and are scared. They are tired and lost, and they both try to carry on, forget and heal. I loved getting to know both of them. They are different in some ways but in others they are very similar. Throughout the book they got through so much and come a long way. The character developments were really well done and most importantly were realistic and believable.
“Take what you’ve learned and love someone again. Find someone to love and love without condition.”
Plots &Twists: This book is not the type of book that will have a plot twist every page turn or every other chapter. This book is quite reliable. You know what will happen, however, you do keep reading because you want to see it through. You are part of the writing and the story, feeling the same emotions the characters feel, and it is important to see it through.
Conclusion: I’m all together I think it was a brilliant book. Anyone who is interested about Autism or just feels to read a beautifully written, full of emotional book should pick this up and give it a go. As I mentioned above: It is raw and so very real. So beautifully written. I can only advise people to read this and experience the beauty of it.
“Time’s a funny thing, bending, warping, stretching, and compressing, all depending on perspective“.
About the book: The book follows two women’s stories; Olivia and Beth. They are both experiencing life changing circumstances and they need to learn to continue and live their life. They need to decide what is important to them and they need to learn to let go, forgive and love. The description of the book explains that it is an unexpected friendship, however, I feel like the friendship did not form until almost the beginning of the book. For a very long time these women did not even knew that they were neighbours and that they lived on the same island in Nantucket. I think, they both had to come to turns with a lot of their feelings alone of with the help of other people, but they were not friends. In some mysterious (no spoiler) way they have affected each others’ life, however, they became friends at the end and done the majority of the journey on their own.
Writing style: I would say the writing style is descriptive\narrative? Maybe. The book is beautifully written. It is very respectful in a way. It talked about Autism and emotions and everything just feels so raw and real. The way Lisa writes is just magic. It brings the character and the wild alive. I was able to watch this as a movie while reading and I love it when that happens. It is such an amazing experience. The writing style is so easy to follow. She doesn’t use words people wouldn’t understand even though in there quarter of her book she is discussing and wrote about Autism a condition that is widely ranged and can be so different.
Characters: Beth and Olivia are just amazing human beings. They are real. They are raw. They are full of emotions and questions and are scared. They are tired and lost, and they both try to carry on, forget and heal. I loved getting to know both of them. They are different in some ways but in others they are very similar. Throughout the book they got through so much and come a long way. The character developments were really well done and most importantly were realistic and believable.
“Take what you’ve learned and love someone again. Find someone to love and love without condition.”
Plots &Twists: This book is not the type of book that will have a plot twist every page turn or every other chapter. This book is quite reliable. You know what will happen, however, you do keep reading because you want to see it through. You are part of the writing and the story, feeling the same emotions the characters feel, and it is important to see it through.
Conclusion: I’m all together I think it was a brilliant book. Anyone who is interested about Autism or just feels to read a beautifully written, full of emotional book should pick this up and give it a go. As I mentioned above: It is raw and so very real. So beautifully written. I can only advise people to read this and experience the beauty of it.
khawk7's review against another edition
2.0
the bar was set high with her book Still Alice....nothing seems to come close
biblioph1le's review against another edition
4.0
I loved "Still Alice" and " Left Neglected" but this wasn't quite up there. However still a great read and I'm sure it would have resonated with those who have experienced life with an autistic child. I'm sure Lisa will write another winner.
virginiacjacobs's review against another edition
3.0
This is not Genova's best work, but still I finished it in three days. I found some of the characters, and many of the plot points predictable, but it was still well-written, well-researched, and compelling enough to finish very quickly.
wleith's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
5.0
mariahroze's review against another edition
3.0
I work in a group home with you Autistic Adults and I get a small taste of the world of Autism everyday! My job is always stressful! I never know when they are going to have behaviors and hurt each or themselves! But yet I still love every minute I spend with them! And I love them! I told my friend yesterday that working in the home.. you have to be as strong as a soldier! I read this book and I laughed and was shocked by all the stories of Anthony! I saw so much in him that is just like the men I take care of! I was really impressed!
melshappylife's review against another edition
5.0
Giving a voice to a "boy with Autism" is a gift! It brings us all a little closer to Anthony and his world! Thank you for this book Lisa Genova.
bethgiven's review against another edition
2.0
A dual story of loss and learning to live again: one of a woman mourning her autistic child who died of a seizure, another of a woman who lost her marriage when she discovered her husband's affair.
While this was very readable (like all of Genova's novels), I didn't like this book. Too much moping around, too much alcohol (maybe this is how the rest of the world lives -- with fancy mixed drinks in their hands?). Too many easy answers (Olivia spent lots of time grieving her son, but hardly any time processing her divorce). And too much manipulation by the author to craft a tear-jerker of a story ... though to be fair, I realize I'm not a very sentimental reader.
Also: it always bugs me when the author writes about a character who is an author who writes some Amazing Novel seemingly effortlessly (see also: [b:The Winter Sea|3392089|The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)|Susanna Kearsley|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1410915489s/3392089.jpg|3723657], [b:Unwritten|15791114|Unwritten|Charles Martin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1360100324s/15791114.jpg|21512694]). The part where Beth's book club friends gush over her book (especially "the perfect ending" that has yet to be revealed to the reader) was just way over the top.
Clean readers: references to sex, including one brief scene, plus some language.
While this was very readable (like all of Genova's novels), I didn't like this book. Too much moping around, too much alcohol (maybe this is how the rest of the world lives -- with fancy mixed drinks in their hands?). Too many easy answers (Olivia spent lots of time grieving her son, but hardly any time processing her divorce). And too much manipulation by the author to craft a tear-jerker of a story ... though to be fair, I realize I'm not a very sentimental reader.
Also: it always bugs me when the author writes about a character who is an author who writes some Amazing Novel seemingly effortlessly (see also: [b:The Winter Sea|3392089|The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)|Susanna Kearsley|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1410915489s/3392089.jpg|3723657], [b:Unwritten|15791114|Unwritten|Charles Martin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1360100324s/15791114.jpg|21512694]). The part where Beth's book club friends gush over her book (especially "the perfect ending" that has yet to be revealed to the reader) was just way over the top.
Clean readers: references to sex, including one brief scene, plus some language.
cindypager's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Genova's novels are amazing. As a neuroscientist, she brings her amazing knowledge to exploring various conditions. Love Anthony explores the mystery of Autism with the kind of caring that Genova brings to all of her novels.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
#2 Book Read in 2013
Love Anthony by Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova has become one of my favorite authors. Her previous books, Still Alice and Left Neglected, were powerful reads that showed her background in science before beginning her writing career. Her new book, Love Anthony, shows growth as an author. While less scientific than her other two novels, this book did not disappoint as Genova took a more spiritual bent to her writing.
In Love Anthony, Olivia is dealing with the death of her autistic young son, Anthony. Her marriage has broken up and she has moved to their former vacation home on a pretty isolated island. While there, she begins a photography business. One of her clients is Beth, trying to deal with the fact that her husband had recently cheated on her. Beth is trying to find her way back to herself and begins to write again. She almost feels compelled to write her novel, telling the story of an autistic boy named Anthony. However, Beth does not know anything about Olivia's son while she is writing her book. Eventually the two cross paths about the novel and both are amazed by the connections.
This was a good read. Genova's writing is getting stronger with each book, in my opinion. I recommend all of her books. I cannot wait to read anything else she writes.
I received this book to review through the Amazon Vine program.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Love Anthony by Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova has become one of my favorite authors. Her previous books, Still Alice and Left Neglected, were powerful reads that showed her background in science before beginning her writing career. Her new book, Love Anthony, shows growth as an author. While less scientific than her other two novels, this book did not disappoint as Genova took a more spiritual bent to her writing.
In Love Anthony, Olivia is dealing with the death of her autistic young son, Anthony. Her marriage has broken up and she has moved to their former vacation home on a pretty isolated island. While there, she begins a photography business. One of her clients is Beth, trying to deal with the fact that her husband had recently cheated on her. Beth is trying to find her way back to herself and begins to write again. She almost feels compelled to write her novel, telling the story of an autistic boy named Anthony. However, Beth does not know anything about Olivia's son while she is writing her book. Eventually the two cross paths about the novel and both are amazed by the connections.
This was a good read. Genova's writing is getting stronger with each book, in my opinion. I recommend all of her books. I cannot wait to read anything else she writes.
I received this book to review through the Amazon Vine program.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com