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emilypolcyn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
I love a thriller / murder mystery but it's so rare to find one whose writing style I actually enjoy, but I loved the way this book was written! I'm always a big fan of a very purposeful shift in narrator, and I loved how getting in different characters' heads showed a new angle on the situation. I think maybe this would be a five star if each voice were just a bit more distinct in style, but that's really my only critique of the writing style! I thought this was beautifully written, and I absolutely ate it up. A lot of ambitious style choices were made and generally I thought they really paid off. Fast-paced, engaging, with an interesting plot and style. would recommend!!
Ending the story inside the dad's head as he has dementia... genius. As soon as she pulled out that jewelry box I was screaming !!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, Misogyny, Violence, and Alcoholism
melissa_b_67's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Rape, Gaslighting, Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Self harm
ktdakotareads's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me is a family drama with a crucial mystery/crime element. When Miranda is 10 she arrives home from school and her mother is missing. Despite a police investigation and their suspicions of her husband’s involvement Jane is not found and no charges could be laid. Miranda and her two brothers grow up being raised Dan, the chief suspect in their mother’s likely murder. When they are all adults Jane’s body is finally discovered. The story unfolded in four books, each from the perspective of a different character, including that of Jane herself. Given her section was second in the book, the mystery of whether she had disappeared or was dead, and who, if anyone, was responsible did not remain a mystery for long. I liked seeing how the children were impacted growing up. Miranda latching on to a mother substitute was heartbreaking, as was witnessing people avoiding the children because of the suspicions about Dan. Middle child Jeff’s teenage rebellion involving sex, alcohol and drugs was likely another consequence of the complicated family dynamics. I would have loved to have seen more of their childhoods play out more directly. The highpoint of the story for me was the discovery of Jane’s body, the police decision about whether or not to lay charges, and the family divisions over what legal steps they wanted to take. I also enjoyed the courtroom scenes. Done well they make for good drama and Landay, a trained lawyer, knows how to write them well. The final section of this novel features dementia and assisted suicide. I thought the depiction of both living with dementia and caring for the person who does were well done, although I worried that parts of this section could engender sympathy for Dan. For me this was a quick and enjoyable read, rather than one which wowed me or will leave a lasting impression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
Moderate: Dementia, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
christinesreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Rape, Suicide, Death of parent, and Dementia
bookshelf_al's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, Murder, and Gaslighting
jadior's review
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Grief
Minor: Sexual content and Rape
abbuelita's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I had really mixed feelings about this one. It’s well written, but it kinda dragged a bit at times, especially with the long drawn out scenes of dialogue which were sometimes hard to follow. I did like that the story was told from differing points of view, and the last section bumped the rating up a bit for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Infidelity
drraytay's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Blood, Rape, Dementia, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexism, Misogyny, and Infidelity
readwithdrabby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
All That is Mine I Carry With Me was an unputdownable novel, written by William Landay.
Three siblings, Alex, Jeff and Miranda, had a difficult childhood. Their mother vanished one day, and their father was accused of taking part in her disappearance. Quickly after their mother’s disappearance, word gets out that their father has a girlfriend. Suspicious, right? What other secrets were their father hiding?
Told over a span of their lifetime, this book details how each sibling maneuvered the loss of their mother and subsequent complicated relationship with their father.
This book was fast pace, gripping, and engaging. I finished this book in less than 48 hours. Pair the captivating writing with the jaw dropping ending, and I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
Many, many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/ Ballantine for sharing this ARC with me. This book hits the shelves on March 7, 2023.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
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