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kateea7536's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the writing style of this book and was gripped and kept looking forward to going back to it, which is a good sign for me! I loved the Small World poetry, some of them were so moving and related so well to the story, it was a beautiful addition. I’ve never read anything like this before and the perspective on the experience of a disability as a sibling was really moving and interesting and heartbreaking in some places. I thought the characters were well developed but that you never got to know them fully, especially Lydia - although perhaps that was the point! The ending was very abrupt and I wanted to know more about how it ended for them, it felt a little rushed at times. The plot was very slow moving but in a good way, because the writing was so beautiful that I was just happy meandering through their lives and experiencing the flashbacks to their childhood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Death
sleeson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m surprised that the overall rating of this book is not higher. Maybe I relate to the emotions, pain and relationships the characters have more then others? My heart was aching for Joyce. Nothing too traumatic or graphic happens to her, but the way Zigman writes about her life experiences from past to present is identifiable. No sexual content. Mild swearing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Chronic illness, and Child death
Minor: Cursing and Infidelity
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