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Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent
Definitely a little different to Moriartys other books in my opinion, not as much of a mystery, and definitely more lighthearted, but I enjoyed it a lot. A book that really makes you appreciate life, and also inspires you to go do the things you want to do in life.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Grief, Car accident
Audiobook Narration: 5 ๐
There is a huge number of characters, each of which gets introduced to the reader in very little time, only to disappear and reappear in choppy, random, little chapters. The characters are unlikeable... Apart from the Death Lady! The chapters from her point of view saved the book. Half of them are dreary and awful, too, but there are a few beautiful, reflective words told in her whimsical voice.
The writing is lengthy and meandering. The book is far too long and the middle part was largely unreadable. The premise has been done in better ways (see: The Measure). However, the final part of the book was written in a beautiful and moving way. The narrative voice of the Death Lady is charming, especially the descriptions of celebrities!
Despite considering to DNF or return it, I made it through the book as quickly as possible so it could be over. I hated how the sensitive subject matter was handled and I will most definitely not repeat the entire experience. However, there were a select few beautiful pieces of writing in there that raise it to 2.75 stars.
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, Pregnancy, War
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident
Minor: Mental illness
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Car accident
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content
Minor: Sexual content
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident
Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm