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emilylouisa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Car accident, and Addiction
emmaura's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death
imacocoageek's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.5
This is a beautiful book about grief, love, and an egg-shaped alien. It follows a man who has lost everything, and we follow his depressing journey with a lost egg-shaped alien... and how they saved each other. Still consider this book even if aliens aren't your thing. This isn't fantasy; he's a cute alien anyways. It is beautifully written and made me laugh, tear up, and smile. As well, the cover is gorgeous. Great debut novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death
teigancollins's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Death
tysuckz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SPOILERS THROUGHOUT!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. In my top 5 of books I have ever read.
I didn't think I was going to cry until the end, and I just lost it. So heartbreaking but wholesome?? I can't even explain all the emotions this book conjures up, honestly.
I love the different ways that Palmer explored rhe presentation, I mean integrating the wordsearch with the 5 stages of grief in it was an amazing addition, especially since I don't think many people would've taken the time to recognise that they are all in there.
I love Egg. He's wonderfully funny, so sweet and so cute. I love the impact he had on Isaacs life, despite the reality of him, it didn't really matter. I'd say it's effectively a given than Egg didn't exist, and wasn't real but the idea of him being there like Nanny McPhee (lol) was wonderful. When you need me but do not want me I must stay, but when you want me but no longer need me, I must go!! That's Egg! Had me hysterical at the end.
Devastating and uplifting and heartbreaking and every other emotion you could ever feel.
Would like to read this from another perspective that isn't Isaac. Like how would it seem from the perspective of simply observing Isaac and his life?
Absolutely beautiful. In my top 5 of books I have ever read.
I didn't think I was going to cry until the end, and I just lost it. So heartbreaking but wholesome?? I can't even explain all the emotions this book conjures up, honestly.
I love the different ways that Palmer explored rhe presentation, I mean integrating the wordsearch with the 5 stages of grief in it was an amazing addition, especially since I don't think many people would've taken the time to recognise that they are all in there.
I love Egg. He's wonderfully funny, so sweet and so cute. I love the impact he had on Isaacs life, despite the reality of him, it didn't really matter. I'd say it's effectively a given than Egg didn't exist, and wasn't real but the idea of him being there like Nanny McPhee (lol) was wonderful. When you need me but do not want me I must stay, but when you want me but no longer need me, I must go!! That's Egg! Had me hysterical at the end.
Devastating and uplifting and heartbreaking and every other emotion you could ever feel.
Would like to read this from another perspective that isn't Isaac. Like how would it seem from the perspective of simply observing Isaac and his life?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
stabilesero's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Honestly, this book is STUNNING.
Such a well written tale about Isaac going through the stages of grief with the help of Egg. Egg is an egg, all be it, a fuzzy and heartwarming egg that I absolutely adored.
Never did I think a term like "Wawoo" would warm my heart. Thank you Palmer for this exceptional little gem.
Such a well written tale about Isaac going through the stages of grief with the help of Egg. Egg is an egg, all be it, a fuzzy and heartwarming egg that I absolutely adored.
Never did I think a term like "Wawoo" would warm my heart. Thank you Palmer for this exceptional little gem.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Suicide attempt, Car accident, and Panic attacks/disorders
helen000's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was described by reviewers as ‘mad, sad and funny’ and that about sums it up. The protagonist’s grief was visceral and wonderfully rich. I loved the Egg! The egg’s quirks and their strange but sweet friendship provided a much needed antidote to the heavy themes.
It’s definitely a unique book, and I’ve not read anything similar before. Recommended.
It’s definitely a unique book, and I’ve not read anything similar before. Recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Car accident, Death, and Grief
littlewildraven's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Death
fvreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Grief
sendhelporcoffee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
My best read of the year. I love a book that will make me laugh and cry. I went on a journey and when I finished, I literally sat crying and hugging the book for about half an hour.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts