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laurenshikari's review against another edition
4.0
The light we lost is honestly one of the most real and raw depictions of relationships and breakup. I loved how relatable the circumstances and situations were. The kind of love story between Lucy and Gabe is one that some of us may have been lucky to have at one point in our lives, but because of the circumstances that we were in that stage of our lives and our fears, dreams and expectations, just couldn't make it work. I wanted Lucy and Gabe to end up together, but so much of what they both want in life is different that it may not have been a good ending anyway. Hard to read after going through a long-term relationship break up.
muirk128's review against another edition
4.0
Struggled at first to get engaged but definitely flew through the end. I have questions about how the story would completely resolve but I'm okay with the open-ended aspects of those questions.
jennyho423's review against another edition
4.75
I wish I would have known more at the ending: what happened to her marriage etc. but I love the narration of the book!
bdeluca20's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
chireadsandchill's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, War, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
shannonkirk's review against another edition
4.0
From the very first chapter, I loved the writing style. The fact that the story started at the beginning and slowly worked towards the present moment was truly unique and enjoyable.
Now, as the story progressed, I began to form what I thought was happening at the present moment as Lucy told this story. About midway through the book, I came to the conclusion that Gabe couldn’t respond and that he was most likely in the hospital. At 3/4 through, I knew, he had to be in a coma or a related case, and she had to make the choice to let him - and the relationship between them - go. So that was the reason I didn’t rate this 5 stars, since I could predict the ending. But it was a pleasant, beautiful book, that was intertwined with the author’s beliefs - such as defying the woman’s traditional role.
Now, as the story progressed, I began to form what I thought was happening at the present moment as Lucy told this story. About midway through the book, I came to the conclusion that Gabe couldn’t respond and that he was most likely in the hospital. At 3/4 through, I knew, he had to be in a coma or a related case, and she had to make the choice to let him - and the relationship between them - go. So that was the reason I didn’t rate this 5 stars, since I could predict the ending. But it was a pleasant, beautiful book, that was intertwined with the author’s beliefs - such as defying the woman’s traditional role.
grnowadly's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
ssanniss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
rachelwrites007's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
sconroy9697's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. I would give it 6 stars if I could!