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smisaacs's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Another tough read, but it did a great job of capturing real grief. The main character was really likeable and I felt for him throughout the book. I was so ANGRY when he was being blamed. Again, it's one of those moral grey areas to be debated, but took a side very early on. The grandmother was my favorite character, and that story was the most powerful for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Child death
Moderate: Car accident
thecrescendos's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It took me a while to finish this book even though I wanted to devour it as fast as possible.
Dealing with grief is complex. It’s non-linear and it takes time. The characters dealt with their grief in different ways and that gave the readers a better understanding about their personality.
The difficulty in finishing the book was on how some characters felt incredibly unlikeable and how they weren’t understanding of Carver’s grief. Then I realized they were also dealing with their own grief and that doesn’t guarantee rationality or logic.
I’d also like to mention a thanks for introducing to me a new word. Pareidolia.
Dealing with grief is complex. It’s non-linear and it takes time. The characters dealt with their grief in different ways and that gave the readers a better understanding about their personality.
The difficulty in finishing the book was on how some characters felt incredibly unlikeable and how they weren’t understanding of Carver’s grief. Then I realized they were also dealing with their own grief and that doesn’t guarantee rationality or logic.
I’d also like to mention a thanks for introducing to me a new word. Pareidolia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Bullying
Minor: Child abuse, Vomit, and Drug abuse
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