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boyshouts's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
My bias as a barista may be showing, but I loved the pacing and characters, and really enjoyed the amount of time spent describing the coffee. A quick read and exactly what my brain wanted!
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia, Car accident, and Death
danielnski's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Like any collection of stories, some of them are stronger than others, but there are a lot of compelling reflections on grief, parenting, and regret.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Dementia
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
atamano's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Dementia, Death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
Minor: Car accident
kukazashi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Terminal illness
_charreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Dementia
danarovo's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Reading this book felt like I was reading the screenplay of an anime. Which makes sense, since it was originally written as a play.
The characters were simple and childish, and obvious things were often overexplained or repeated over and over again. This made reading it frustrating sometimes.
However, it had it's good moments. The concept is interesting, and some of the short stories were touching.
The characters were simple and childish, and obvious things were often overexplained or repeated over and over again. This made reading it frustrating sometimes.
However, it had it's good moments. The concept is interesting, and some of the short stories were touching.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Car accident, Dementia, and Death
lenavejar's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Death of parent
maidinnah's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A slow burn, sentimental novel that lures you in with its fascinating premise. Although the first half of the book dragged and much of the character writing fell flat, the last two chapters were emotional, even powerful. Quietly seeping through to the end is the book’s contemplation of lingering regret and enduring love, bolstered by its ensemble cast of characters and drip-fed world-building.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Car accident
finnmurphy10's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Death
beankels's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.0
It was a good book and easy to read, which is always a plus. It was hard to determine when it was in time at some points, but it didn’t end up being a big problem. Overall, a pleasant read that didn’t take long and left me feeling inspired/reflective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Car accident