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abbruzzese's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
I wish I had stayed up for longer. I wish I had watched her sleeping, I wish we’d had one more chat about nothing or one more episode. I wish I had known.
Holy fuck. I don't think I've ever gotten so worked up, so snotty-nosed, over a book. I was in tears—big, fat, shaking sobs—for most of it. This is so well done, I loved it. But I will never read it again because it hurts too much.
The time jumps were a bit confusing in the beginning, but I wouldn't have wanted it any different. I can't imagine a book about grief organized in a linear, chronological way, as if grief gives a shit about the concept of forward progress or moving on. Ruth's grief is written so honestly—ugly thoughts and bad actions included—that it is physically painful to imagine being her. The writing is simple and relatable, which hurts more as it's so easy to see myself in the story. IMO, Jessie Cave writes similarly to Sally Rooney, but Cave's writing is a million times more tolerable.
I don’t want to get in the car, I can’t leave my sister. But the driver opens the car door and suddenly, I am. I’m leaving her.
I wonder what this book feels like to people without siblings. As someone with two sisters, both younger than me—the Ruths to my Hannah—this book tore me apart. I loved my sisters before I started reading, and I love them now that I've finished, but it's different. Something about being reminded that one day I will lose them hurts so badly and in such a way that the fact that they're still alive and well doesn't fix the ache in me.
Brooke, Eden—I love you.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
frenchhornfrenchfries's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
crappyendings's review against another edition
- 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
When it finished I had to snap back to reality because it was described in such vivid detail.
It is accurate in the messy, tumultuous and non-linear nature of devastating loss. A truly heartbreaking book but absolutely beautiful at the same time.
I was surprised at how little mention there is of this book online as it was so naturally captivating.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
frumpkin_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, and Medical content
bethnash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
ccassidy98's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Vomit
amyflorence's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
holreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Vomit
Moderate: Eating disorder
sib_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Eating disorder, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Stalking
courtneyquinn_20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Vomit, Grief, and Suicide attempt