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dblue236's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As Mitch Albom's books go, this one was far from being my favorite. That isn't to say I hated it, but the pace was very slow and I didn't really get attached to the characters until at least halfway through the book. Once the story started to come together and the characters met each other I enjoyed it much more, but I felt it took too long to get there and for such a short book, it felt quite lengthy. It certainly wasn't the worst thing I've read recently, but if you've read Albom's other books and haven't picked this one up yet, try not to get your expectations too high.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Death, Grief, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Chronic illness, and Cancer
amschelly153's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Solid book. Definitely gives “It’s a Wonderful Life” vibes near the end, and overall is a reflective story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Medical content, Chronic illness, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Alcohol, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
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