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rosalynnaustin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
novellenovels's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
riyket75's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-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
4.0
kylaoakley_2022's review against another edition
5.0
it is so good! i would 1000000% recommend this book!
davidgilani's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! I wanted to like it from the start because I knew Ella from uni and so could just see her in the main character and was rooting for her success from the start. It feels very real - it's great at covering the way that so many of us try to support those around us who we love at the expense of our own happiness and health. If you're looking for a book to better understand how it feels to encounter a mid-life disability then I can't think of a better book to start with.
slow_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sophiepurvis's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aqilahreads's review against another edition
3.0
when struggling actress Heidi has a life-changing accident aged 32, her world falls apart. stuck in hospital and unable to walk, she reflects on a lot of things like the accident that happened, her bucket list and how her life would not be the same anymore. until she met Jack whom is Maud's grandson- Maud is her only companion in the hospital.
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. i love how this is based on a true story and how it raises awareness about amputees.
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. i love how this is based on a true story and how it raises awareness about amputees.
sophkean's review
4.0
This was honestly such a beautiful, uplifting read. Five Steps to Happy follows 32-year-old struggling actress Heidi, who has an unfortunate life-changing accident. Waking up in the hospital as an amputee, Heidi's only company is Maud - the elderly lady in the bed next to her. Of course, Maud has an attractive grandson called Jack, who befriends Heidi and tries to remind her that although it may not be the life she imagined, it can still be a good one. I laughed, I cried and felt incredibly uplifted. This is definitely one of my favourite books I've read in a while.