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maxfictional's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
3.75
I shed a tear. I was hoping for a sob, but I did get a tear.
This book, to me, provided more of a psychological understanding of grief than anything else. It showed the ups and downs of the grieving process. I truly enjoyed it.
I found it very realistic, which I can appreciate in a book. Death is cruel. You go through highs and lows while grieving. It never quite stops, but you learn how to move forward, while still never forgetting who/what you lost.
If you are a skeptic, you may have to suspend your belief for this one a little bit though. There are ever so slight supernatural occurrences here.
I just want to give Josh a hug. I also really enjoyed the autism representation. I think that it was represented in a respectful and accurate way, and it really translated over to how he grieved.
If you’re looking for a tear-jerker, this may be the one for you! It really did make me feel sad, and my heart felt low in my chest while reading some parts of this. I don’t recommend this for those who are triggered by terminal illness, loss of a loved one, death, grief, etc.
Guide to my ratings:
5 stars: flawless, hard to put down
4 stars: it was really good and memorable
3 stars: it was good/okay
2 stars: no redeeming qualities and forgettable
1 star: horrible, had no idea what was going on, boring!!!
This book, to me, provided more of a psychological understanding of grief than anything else. It showed the ups and downs of the grieving process. I truly enjoyed it.
I found it very realistic, which I can appreciate in a book. Death is cruel. You go through highs and lows while grieving. It never quite stops, but you learn how to move forward, while still never forgetting who/what you lost.
If you are a skeptic, you may have to suspend your belief for this one a little bit though. There are ever so slight supernatural occurrences here.
I just want to give Josh a hug. I also really enjoyed the autism representation. I think that it was represented in a respectful and accurate way, and it really translated over to how he grieved.
If you’re looking for a tear-jerker, this may be the one for you! It really did make me feel sad, and my heart felt low in my chest while reading some parts of this. I don’t recommend this for those who are triggered by terminal illness, loss of a loved one, death, grief, etc.
Guide to my ratings:
5 stars: flawless, hard to put down
4 stars: it was really good and memorable
3 stars: it was good/okay
2 stars: no redeeming qualities and forgettable
1 star: horrible, had no idea what was going on, boring!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Minor: Infertility and Suicidal thoughts
spookybitch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Infertility, Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
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