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books_inthewild's review
3.0
Not to sure what I think about this one…
“The Night of Many Endings” by Melissa Payne
I listened to this one on audio book, in spurts. It was heavy & slow moving, and not quite what I had expected. I was actually a bit surprised that it had scored 4.2 stars on Goodreads
“The Night of Many Endings” by Melissa Payne
I listened to this one on audio book, in spurts. It was heavy & slow moving, and not quite what I had expected. I was actually a bit surprised that it had scored 4.2 stars on Goodreads
gramorwal's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
laurabookworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
haleyarzt's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
jessikkaha's review
1.0
Dnf - Nora needs to learn how to care for herself and let go of people that don’t want her help
bookph1le's review
2.0
I often really like sentimental books about disparate groups of people who come together and find they need one another, but with this book that just didn't happen for me. I think it's because I felt like this book was straining, like it was trying to hard to make me feel things, and I wish it would have just played out a little more organically.
I know for sure that my other problem with this book was Nora. She is just way too much of a saint and martyr. She has some resentment and anger simmering within her, and I think she would have been a better character had she shown more of this from the beginning, instead of always being so forbearing. It made her almost insufferable.
I did, however, love Vlado, and I'm thrilled when I read books with sweet, emotionally intelligent male characters. Give me more of this, please.
I know for sure that my other problem with this book was Nora. She is just way too much of a saint and martyr. She has some resentment and anger simmering within her, and I think she would have been a better character had she shown more of this from the beginning, instead of always being so forbearing. It made her almost insufferable.
I did, however, love Vlado, and I'm thrilled when I read books with sweet, emotionally intelligent male characters. Give me more of this, please.
bmuertz's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.75
Not my usual pick but a decent easy read. The author did a good job weaving the characters together and I liked all of them, I think I would like more detail / background on them though.
chars_cats's review
So, this may be an odd one - I did not finish the book but I recommend others read it. Keep reading for my thoughts...
Imagine getting snowed in to your local library; stuck for an entire night with strangers. What would it be like? Could we take the night to get to know each other? Could we leave the next day with more peace than we started with?
I deal with chronic pain and this had such good representation of a woman who dealt with chronic pain for years. She was an older woman who had become bitter and impatient with others. I know I can be impatient when my pain flares up but I do not want to become that - I do not want those qualities to describe my personality. I had to stop reading, because it was a little too real for me and it touched a spot in my heart that holds a real fear.
I think this is going to be interesting for others though. I liked the "bottle episode" elements - everyone stuck only in the library for a snow storm. If you read it, let me know how you enjoyed it and your thoughts on the characters.
Imagine getting snowed in to your local library; stuck for an entire night with strangers. What would it be like? Could we take the night to get to know each other? Could we leave the next day with more peace than we started with?
I deal with chronic pain and this had such good representation of a woman who dealt with chronic pain for years. She was an older woman who had become bitter and impatient with others. I know I can be impatient when my pain flares up but I do not want to become that - I do not want those qualities to describe my personality. I had to stop reading, because it was a little too real for me and it touched a spot in my heart that holds a real fear.
I think this is going to be interesting for others though. I liked the "bottle episode" elements - everyone stuck only in the library for a snow storm. If you read it, let me know how you enjoyed it and your thoughts on the characters.
slflorence99's review against another edition
5.0
My new favorite of Melissa's books. Such a beautiful reflection on love, loss, grief, redemption, and letting go.