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amicarlton's review against another edition
5.0
When people look back on Covid, and they want to know what it was like, I'm going to point them to this book. Was it exactly like this? No. Not for every person. But somehow, this book manages to encapsulate the essence of the lockdown experience.
The terror. The strange joy in the little mundane things. The panic. The beauty. Learning that you'll never be a super mom and maybe that's okay. Learning that maybe you're a better parent, partner, sibling, child, whatever than you ever thought.
Learning that the plan isn't as definite as our date book and college counselors led us to believe.
We are a generation thrown assunder by a (hopefully) once in a generation experience.
And this book will destroy you with it's timeliness.
So if you're ready for it. Dive in. It's one of those deep in your chest, feel good and feel bad cries. I was absolutely wrecked by it yesterday (I randomly had enough errands that I listened to the barely longer than an hour performance in one day). But I don't regret a single second of it.
The music gave me serious Rent vibes. Maybe the whole thing. If you think you can handle it (and maybe even if you don't but you're okay with that) I can't recommend it enough.
The terror. The strange joy in the little mundane things. The panic. The beauty. Learning that you'll never be a super mom and maybe that's okay. Learning that maybe you're a better parent, partner, sibling, child, whatever than you ever thought.
Learning that the plan isn't as definite as our date book and college counselors led us to believe.
We are a generation thrown assunder by a (hopefully) once in a generation experience.
And this book will destroy you with it's timeliness.
So if you're ready for it. Dive in. It's one of those deep in your chest, feel good and feel bad cries. I was absolutely wrecked by it yesterday (I randomly had enough errands that I listened to the barely longer than an hour performance in one day). But I don't regret a single second of it.
The music gave me serious Rent vibes. Maybe the whole thing. If you think you can handle it (and maybe even if you don't but you're okay with that) I can't recommend it enough.
kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
So I started out very confused lol
I was hadn't realized this was a musical lol! Till it started. Totally caught me off guard. I think in the beginning I was caught off guard so I didn't really care for the story. I have a bad habit of not reading book blurbs and just diving in. However, once I accepted that this was a musical that I had the create visuals for, I liked it. 2020 in a nutshell.
3.5 stars
I was hadn't realized this was a musical lol! Till it started. Totally caught me off guard. I think in the beginning I was caught off guard so I didn't really care for the story. I have a bad habit of not reading book blurbs and just diving in. However, once I accepted that this was a musical that I had the create visuals for, I liked it. 2020 in a nutshell.
3.5 stars
mads_the_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Yes, you read that right - I listened to a musical in the Audible app. I am a huge fan of musicals and I've seen some great live productions like Hadestown, Hamilton, and Dear Evan Hansen.
Breathe takes place in five homes during the early lockdown days of the pandemic. Each chapter focuses on a different home and show how the pandemic shaped our lives and affected everyone.
Although I am listening to the musical three years post its premiere, it was written and produced online in real-time as events unfolded in 2020. I would not have appreciated this musical if I heard it in 2020 but now I can listen and remember the hope I had that one day we will survive this.
I would not recommend if you hate musicals since the entire audiobook is a musical number or if you don't want to be reminded about early pandemic days.
Breathe takes place in five homes during the early lockdown days of the pandemic. Each chapter focuses on a different home and show how the pandemic shaped our lives and affected everyone.
Although I am listening to the musical three years post its premiere, it was written and produced online in real-time as events unfolded in 2020. I would not have appreciated this musical if I heard it in 2020 but now I can listen and remember the hope I had that one day we will survive this.
I would not recommend if you hate musicals since the entire audiobook is a musical number or if you don't want to be reminded about early pandemic days.
lyzz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a fun surprise. I never thought I would listen to a musical book that had songs about the toilet paper shortage? Police brutality? But it is a poignant little tale that tells several slice of life stories of the pandemic.
This is a short listen - would definitely recommend if you want something different. I think it is only available for Audible premium subscribers though.
This is a short listen - would definitely recommend if you want something different. I think it is only available for Audible premium subscribers though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Police brutality
angelikareadsavariciously's review against another edition
2.0
The whole production was pretty underwhelming.
pattykcreads's review
1.0
HARD PASS—Did not care for any part of this musical.
The subject material is Covid, which I find annoying because we’re still dealing & coping w the events that took place during the last 2/3 years.
The subject material is Covid, which I find annoying because we’re still dealing & coping w the events that took place during the last 2/3 years.
all4spite's review
Look, the music is good, and the sheer idea of bringing different teams together for this fun and all, but overall this is kind of just unbearable. Even with the insane talent this cast has. Had to quit during the third story.
sjclay122's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
drlainie's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kay_slayerofbooks's review
4.0
So I started out very confused lol
I was hadn't realized this was a musical lol! Till it started. Totally caught me off guard. I think in the beginning I was caught off guard so I didn't really care for the story. I have a bad habit of not reading book blurbs and just diving in. However, once I accepted that this was a musical that I had the create visuals for, I liked it. 2020 in a nutshell.
3.5 stars
I was hadn't realized this was a musical lol! Till it started. Totally caught me off guard. I think in the beginning I was caught off guard so I didn't really care for the story. I have a bad habit of not reading book blurbs and just diving in. However, once I accepted that this was a musical that I had the create visuals for, I liked it. 2020 in a nutshell.
3.5 stars