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chryscurl's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favourite writers at the moment, I didn't think she'd be able to surpass The Memory Book but I've been proved wrong.
This is a beautifully poignant book about loss, redemption, hope and love. Brilliantly written with a thread of humour to counter the heart break that came with every goodbye.
Three key interlinked story arcs, one of which is about a nurse working in a respite hospice - the final letters that she writes for patients are interspersed between chapters and are what makes this book so special. I found myself crying at the emotions conjured in such brief missives, and on occasion laughing as not every letter from the heart is a love letter.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
This is a beautifully poignant book about loss, redemption, hope and love. Brilliantly written with a thread of humour to counter the heart break that came with every goodbye.
Three key interlinked story arcs, one of which is about a nurse working in a respite hospice - the final letters that she writes for patients are interspersed between chapters and are what makes this book so special. I found myself crying at the emotions conjured in such brief missives, and on occasion laughing as not every letter from the heart is a love letter.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
jakweez's review against another edition
2.0
This is a tricky book to review. I think it really needs 2 and a half stars as 2 is unfair but I couldn't justify a 3! I was captured quickly by the premise of this book and the opening letter is beautifully written. The main story is interspersed with the letters Stella writes for her patients and these are the highlights of the book.
It was hard to have any major empathy for either Stella or Vincent but I can't give you a good reason why. They are well written and, I guess, believable. I liked Hugh but not his ending. I couldn't warm to Hope or Ben. There are some beautiful moments - Issy's letter for example.
I feel a bit cheated. The book starts so well but then becomes a bit self-indulgent (even down to the 'about the author' bit or the snippet reviews - I am irrationally irritated that Miranda Dickinson refers to the book as "Stars") and I feel the author could have done so much more with it.
It was hard to have any major empathy for either Stella or Vincent but I can't give you a good reason why. They are well written and, I guess, believable. I liked Hugh but not his ending. I couldn't warm to Hope or Ben. There are some beautiful moments - Issy's letter for example.
I feel a bit cheated. The book starts so well but then becomes a bit self-indulgent (even down to the 'about the author' bit or the snippet reviews - I am irrationally irritated that Miranda Dickinson refers to the book as "Stars") and I feel the author could have done so much more with it.
kegs1109's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the premise of the book, each character felt real.
meghan_b's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked some of the characters, but I found it took a long time to get going. The letters between chapters were too much filler and hammering down the theme.
missemilymorland's review against another edition
4.0
Couldn't put this down. Great for lovers of Me Before You.
camarinadoo's review against another edition
5.0
Best read with a box of tissues and a large cup of tea. This book is beautiful.
twhissemore's review against another edition
4.0
Super sweet and a little sad, but mostly hopeful. And, yes, if you like Jojo Moyes, you'll like this book.