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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this book. Though, reading about loss and grief is always hard. I liked the two versions of Lydia’s life, the “what ifs” of it all and the realization that it’s not always perfect in your alternate reality...you know, the one that exists in your head.
For once, I liked the happy ending (those usually irritate me), but this one felt quite right.
For once, I liked the happy ending (those usually irritate me), but this one felt quite right.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I was so terrified that this book wasn’t going to end the way it did, but it did and my heart is full
While I liked One Day in December more than I liked this, Josie Silver really does know how to tell the hell out of a story.
This one was a bit uneven for me, but I did find myself thinking about it a lot when I wasn’t reading it. I enjoy escaping into the stories Josie writes, and this one had an added layer of “escape.”
*[Spoiler-light, includes feelings from throughout book but no true spoilers]* For me, the first half of this book was pretty slow in the build up - felt like it was flipping back and forth from Lydia's 'Awake' and 'Asleep' lives a little too quickly for you to have much of buy in for the characters and storyline. However almost exactly halfway through, you start to get some bigger moments and gain insight into the important players, along with understanding the ripple effect and impact of a loss in many aspects - you also see Lydia begin to grow and gain a better perspective on the two alternative realities she's experiencing, all of which really saved this book for me.
I loved the way this book wrapped up as well - felt well thought out, more realistic (within this genre), and beautiful in how the author chose to express healing and moving forward. The second half of this story did such a nice job of acknowledging how there's nothing wrong with the life imagined, but when an unfortunate event occurs, the impact can totally change everything and forge someone down a different path of life. This other version isn't just missing the 'one' piece you lost, but also creating new strengths, skills, and wishes along the way - which can be empowering, beautiful in itself, and does not necessarily have to feel like just an accepted version or 'second best'. I really loved reading along and watching Lydia discover that for herself.
Looking back, it almost makes sense why the first half was so surface level as Lydia kind of went through the motions more immediately post-loss. Still would have loved a few more details or background woven in at that point, but overall very much enjoyed this story.
I loved the way this book wrapped up as well - felt well thought out, more realistic (within this genre), and beautiful in how the author chose to express healing and moving forward. The second half of this story did such a nice job of acknowledging how there's nothing wrong with the life imagined, but when an unfortunate event occurs, the impact can totally change everything and forge someone down a different path of life. This other version isn't just missing the 'one' piece you lost, but also creating new strengths, skills, and wishes along the way - which can be empowering, beautiful in itself, and does not necessarily have to feel like just an accepted version or 'second best'. I really loved reading along and watching Lydia discover that for herself.
Looking back, it almost makes sense why the first half was so surface level as Lydia kind of went through the motions more immediately post-loss. Still would have loved a few more details or background woven in at that point, but overall very much enjoyed this story.
I really struggled to get through this one. It was okay. It was just so slow and I kept waiting for things to happen and they just never did. The ending made it worth it but it wasn’t until the last couple pages
An interesting and heartfelt look at love, loss and grief. A well told story with characters that grew and developed in realistic ways.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced