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grojasmartinez415's review against another edition
5.0
Read this book in about half a day. The story gripped me, pulled on my heart strings and opened the flood gates of tears. It helped me to understand in a way I hadn't before, it articulated in such a profound and meaningful way. Both Beth and Olivia resonated in me and I was so glad to read their story.
joanne_rodger's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it very much although parts of it hit a little close to home. Genova is such a skilled writer.
samaaka's review against another edition
4.0
This book, words are not enough to describe how I am feeling after finishing this book. There’s two POVs, Olivia- mom who lost her beautiful boy too early. Beth- who lost herself in marriage and found herself again. I am so heartbroken for Olivia and Anthony. It’s so hard for them. The author precisely described a mothers unconditional love, the sadness behind losing a loved one, autism spectrum, a wife who’s been cheated- her emotions and ordeal.
The story progress was beautiful, I am in love with Nantucket. The depiction of rocks and character development couldn’t be any perfect. Made me cry buckets. The writing is beautiful.
The story progress was beautiful, I am in love with Nantucket. The depiction of rocks and character development couldn’t be any perfect. Made me cry buckets. The writing is beautiful.
jkrezel610'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
samihaaaka's review against another edition
4.0
This book, words are not enough to describe how I am feeling after finishing this book. There’s two POVs, Olivia- mom who lost her beautiful boy too early. Beth- who lost herself in marriage and found herself again. I am so heartbroken for Olivia and Anthony. It’s so hard for them. The author precisely described a mothers unconditional love, the sadness behind losing a loved one, autism spectrum, a wife who’s been cheated- her emotions and ordeal.
The story progress was beautiful, I am in love with Nantucket. The depiction of rocks and character development couldn’t be any perfect. Made me cry buckets. The writing is beautiful.
The story progress was beautiful, I am in love with Nantucket. The depiction of rocks and character development couldn’t be any perfect. Made me cry buckets. The writing is beautiful.
rubynajinnah's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a third of the way through this book, and am a bit disappointed... Hope it gets better.
I've now finished this book and realize why I didn't love it the way I loved the author's first 2 books ... there wasn't enough Anthony and Olivia and too much Beth and Jimmy. The only reason I gave 3 stars is because the Anthony parts were so heartfelt.. I just wish there had been more of them.
I've now finished this book and realize why I didn't love it the way I loved the author's first 2 books ... there wasn't enough Anthony and Olivia and too much Beth and Jimmy. The only reason I gave 3 stars is because the Anthony parts were so heartfelt.. I just wish there had been more of them.
jenniferlyoung's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately I just did not love this book. Longer review to come.
susans's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, Lisa Genova you have done it again. Another fantastic novel by the author of Still Alice and Left Neglected.
greenvillemelissa'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
loriameadows's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful book, Lisa Genova really knows her stuff. To date, the best book I've read about autism.