Reviews

All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews

demoluver's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad

4.25

emiliehaugen's review against another edition

emotional sad

• 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? It's complicated

3.5

copusb's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nursekellyreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

massivepizzacrust's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ladybird4prez's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective

itsbilliam's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

okay so this book had been on my physical TBR for literally 3 years lol. wow. the writing is incredible. the tones of melancholy, humor, and grief all rolled up into one was just addicting and so relatable. as someone who has dealt with grief, especially grief relating to suicide, Toews depiction of the anger and love is just amazing. i loved this book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

teresaalice's review against another edition

4.0

I've read (and loved) all of Toews other books, and I was warned that this was a hard read but I forged ahead anyways. Well, they weren't wrong. If you want to read a book about suicide and how it touches everyone in the life of the person who is planning it, then this is the book for you.

hhwalker425's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.75

gen_denis's review against another edition

4.0

Sad story, beautifully told.