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sandysmith's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.25
It was a short novella, but one I devoured readily. I had read the unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry and absolutely loved it. This book was written some 10 years plus after the first book, is post pandemic and gives Maureen, Harold's wife a voice. I'm my opinion, you do need to read Harold's story prior to reading this one, although Queenies book, the second one written in the trilogy has now has jumped up my TBR list. Previously, I had not particularly liked Maureen, but gradually, I began to understand her and warmed to her. It's about her journey to see Queenies garden that has memorials to both Harold and her beloved son David. She was unprepared for her journey with its challenges, and her gradual acceptance of loss is so beautifully written. Rachel Joyce has done it again, a thought-provoking wonderful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident and Mental illness
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
berodatheelf's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Child death, and Suicide
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