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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
First of all: this is definitely comfort food. Prose is definitely not embellished, the "philosophical" is mainly in the form of platitudes. It's not something I'd usually rate this high, and I'm sure that most people who read my reviews are going to find this a lot worst and schmaltzier than I did. However, I think this is one of those generally pulp-y stories which is fundamentally good at what it does, how it does it, and why it does it. It depicts a heaven which feels personal and a world which is empathetic, even under the weight of some pretty real-world concerns. It's also nice to read a spiritual novel which feels slightly more class-conscious? Eddie is a genuinely solid protagonist for the kind of story that's being told and while I'd like to see his relation with the children he didn't get to have and the ones he did end up caring for, if indirectly, in a more focal light, I believe the book builds up to his "final reason" quite well.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
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
Heart breaking and truly touching. This book will make you think, and think some more. It will also give you perspective when some may be lacking. Truly beautiful.
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
“The Five People You Meet in Heaven” is a tender, easy read about life, death, and the invisible connections between strangers. The final twist — that the girl Eddie saw in the burning hut was real, and the little girl he tried to save survived — tied the story together in a bittersweet way.
It’s touching and comforting, though a little sentimental at times. I enjoyed it, but coming straight after There Are Rivers in the Sky, nothing quite compares. Still, a heartfelt book about forgiveness and purpose.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
It was good as always Mitch Albom makes fast paced books that tell intriguing and valuable stories and lessons.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
it was an emotional, sweet, (maybe even bittersweet) quick read, with an interesting view on afterlife but it didn’t strike me as very profound or groundbreaking. it’s probably more of a middle school book, useful in order to ease teens into mortality and introducing ideas such as the interconnectedness of humans, the butterfly effect, not judging a book by its cover, having courage and communicating your feelings even through hardships.
i’d like to see it in movie format, though, it would be something like a mystical Christmas Carol type of film.
i’d like to see it in movie format, though, it would be something like a mystical Christmas Carol type of film.
A delightfully heartfelt story with a creative narrative structure. Verged a little too much on the preachy side, so it felt more like a fable (akin to The Alchemist).