Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

32 reviews

redheadorganist's review

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Antisemitism, Death, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, Confinement, Terminal illness, Child death, and Grief

Moderate: Blood and Car accident

Minor: War

gaby_readsss's review

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I got this book for free on amazon prime. I had never heard of this author before, but the title and the cover convinced me to read it.

What a wonderful book this was.
I immediately felt captivated by the writing. The concept of this book is unlike anything I’ve read, which made it so much more special to me.

I loved the dual timelines, the mystery, all the bookish quotes and references, the romance, everything was so so good.

This story was heartbreaking, infuriating, sad, and the ending was so bittersweet to me. It definitely made me tear up.
I love when a book makes me feel so many emotions, and this book was definitely one that I’ll remember.

If you’re a book lover, give this one a try. 

This is already one of my favorite reads of 2024!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Antisemitism, Suicide, Death of parent, and Infidelity

Moderate: Abandonment, Self harm, and Mental illness

lopre012's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Minor: War

readwithev's review

emotional hopeful relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It’s just okay. It has a frame story (like the princess bride). All the main characters grow and develop, overcoming painful trauma, heartbreak, betrayal, and find their emotional closure. It ties up nicely at the end with a happily ever after.
The “betrayals” were predictable though which disappointed me. Initially, it seems like there’s more espionage and crime that will occur. But after about 30-40% of the way through it became clear to me that this story is all about love. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Abandonment

Minor: War and Violence

jessican's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Antisemitism, Xenophobia, Suicide, and Death of parent

drnaynay's review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Antisemitism, Classism, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic relationship, War, and Suicide

karapillar's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Cancer, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Self harm, Abandonment, Classism, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Racism, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, War, and Xenophobia

machenn's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Antisemitism

librarian_barbie's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Loved the structure- hopping between points of view and time periods added rich layers to the story.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, War, Death, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Child death, and Suicide

amandak's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent

Minor: War