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Tilda Is Visible

Jane Tara

4.01 AVERAGE

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hanakow's review

3.75
funny hopeful lighthearted
challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

A quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed.  An interesting and fresh take on women losing their visibility as they age and how it's possible to take back some control with a deep delve into your internal dialogue.  Served with a sprinkling of dark humour and inspiring quotes! 
emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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
funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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: No

It’s been so long since I’ve read something this refreshingly unique. A dash of magical realism is used to great effect in this book about embracing the ageing process.

This book follows the story of Tilda Finch, a 52-year-old  photographer and divorced mother-of-two who wakes up one morning to discover her pinky finger has disappeared. A trip to the doctor and a series of medical tests reveals a diagnosis of invisibility. Struggling to fully process her new reality and with more body parts disappearing, Tilda attends a support group filled with women at various stages of invisibility, including one who has completely disappeared. But Tilda refuses to accept the disease is incurable. And so begins the battle of her life.

While the plot is fantastically original, it’s not the only thing to love about this book. The characters are beautifully constructed and brimming with life, including possibly one of my favourite romantic literary characters in Patrick.

A story about taking charge of your life and fighting for the reality you want, no matter your age or stage in life. A sometimes hilarious, always poignant story that is relatable and important.
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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: Complicated