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maryquitecontrary_22's review
3.0
A quick read that's a surprisingly light and comic take on a mother's death and the bizarre ways that her family deals with the tragedy. Very original storyline. Adored Elvis as a character. Would make a fun choice for book clubs.
jesslolsen's review
4.0
4.5 stars
The writing was great and the topic was heartfelt but what I loved most about this story were the quirky, flawed, beautiful characters.
The writing was great and the topic was heartfelt but what I loved most about this story were the quirky, flawed, beautiful characters.
kadeherrera's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
_alisonjoy_'s review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a really cute read. It made me laugh out loud. It also made me cry. I really loved Elvis' character, she was very real and endearing.
cararenee55's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-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
4.25
queermath's review
4.0
I had a feeling I'd read this before when I picked it up second hand, and it turns out I had. regardless, this was extremely up my alley, a sad kid trying to make sense of the world around her. light absurdism. weirdly comforting.
adearajean's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Innocent book where Elvis navigates life after her mom dies. Funny and sad at times. Strong characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Eating disorder, Forced institutionalization, and Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Cancer, and Suicide
lmusheno's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
stargrl314's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
holmstead's review against another edition
2.0
This book was weird for me. I never really connected to the characters. I didn’t dislike it, per say, but I just felt a little neutral all the way through.
I know others enjoyed this way more than I did, specifically for those who listened to the audio version. That may have helped bring the characters more to life, but I won’t be spending more time to find out.
The dynamic of the family was intriguing,and I had greater expectations on the thought that quirky would keep my interest. But the execution waned. Such a bummer...
I know others enjoyed this way more than I did, specifically for those who listened to the audio version. That may have helped bring the characters more to life, but I won’t be spending more time to find out.
The dynamic of the family was intriguing,and I had greater expectations on the thought that quirky would keep my interest. But the execution waned. Such a bummer...