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wleith's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- 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
mariahroze's review against another edition
3.0
I work in a group home with you Autistic Adults and I get a small taste of the world of Autism everyday! My job is always stressful! I never know when they are going to have behaviors and hurt each or themselves! But yet I still love every minute I spend with them! And I love them! I told my friend yesterday that working in the home.. you have to be as strong as a soldier! I read this book and I laughed and was shocked by all the stories of Anthony! I saw so much in him that is just like the men I take care of! I was really impressed!
melshappylife's review against another edition
5.0
Giving a voice to a "boy with Autism" is a gift! It brings us all a little closer to Anthony and his world! Thank you for this book Lisa Genova.
bethgiven's review against another edition
2.0
A dual story of loss and learning to live again: one of a woman mourning her autistic child who died of a seizure, another of a woman who lost her marriage when she discovered her husband's affair.
While this was very readable (like all of Genova's novels), I didn't like this book. Too much moping around, too much alcohol (maybe this is how the rest of the world lives -- with fancy mixed drinks in their hands?). Too many easy answers (Olivia spent lots of time grieving her son, but hardly any time processing her divorce). And too much manipulation by the author to craft a tear-jerker of a story ... though to be fair, I realize I'm not a very sentimental reader.
Also: it always bugs me when the author writes about a character who is an author who writes some Amazing Novel seemingly effortlessly (see also: [b:The Winter Sea|3392089|The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)|Susanna Kearsley|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1410915489s/3392089.jpg|3723657], [b:Unwritten|15791114|Unwritten|Charles Martin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1360100324s/15791114.jpg|21512694]). The part where Beth's book club friends gush over her book (especially "the perfect ending" that has yet to be revealed to the reader) was just way over the top.
Clean readers: references to sex, including one brief scene, plus some language.
While this was very readable (like all of Genova's novels), I didn't like this book. Too much moping around, too much alcohol (maybe this is how the rest of the world lives -- with fancy mixed drinks in their hands?). Too many easy answers (Olivia spent lots of time grieving her son, but hardly any time processing her divorce). And too much manipulation by the author to craft a tear-jerker of a story ... though to be fair, I realize I'm not a very sentimental reader.
Also: it always bugs me when the author writes about a character who is an author who writes some Amazing Novel seemingly effortlessly (see also: [b:The Winter Sea|3392089|The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)|Susanna Kearsley|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1410915489s/3392089.jpg|3723657], [b:Unwritten|15791114|Unwritten|Charles Martin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1360100324s/15791114.jpg|21512694]). The part where Beth's book club friends gush over her book (especially "the perfect ending" that has yet to be revealed to the reader) was just way over the top.
Clean readers: references to sex, including one brief scene, plus some language.
cindypager's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Genova's novels are amazing. As a neuroscientist, she brings her amazing knowledge to exploring various conditions. Love Anthony explores the mystery of Autism with the kind of caring that Genova brings to all of her novels.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
#2 Book Read in 2013
Love Anthony by Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova has become one of my favorite authors. Her previous books, Still Alice and Left Neglected, were powerful reads that showed her background in science before beginning her writing career. Her new book, Love Anthony, shows growth as an author. While less scientific than her other two novels, this book did not disappoint as Genova took a more spiritual bent to her writing.
In Love Anthony, Olivia is dealing with the death of her autistic young son, Anthony. Her marriage has broken up and she has moved to their former vacation home on a pretty isolated island. While there, she begins a photography business. One of her clients is Beth, trying to deal with the fact that her husband had recently cheated on her. Beth is trying to find her way back to herself and begins to write again. She almost feels compelled to write her novel, telling the story of an autistic boy named Anthony. However, Beth does not know anything about Olivia's son while she is writing her book. Eventually the two cross paths about the novel and both are amazed by the connections.
This was a good read. Genova's writing is getting stronger with each book, in my opinion. I recommend all of her books. I cannot wait to read anything else she writes.
I received this book to review through the Amazon Vine program.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Love Anthony by Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova has become one of my favorite authors. Her previous books, Still Alice and Left Neglected, were powerful reads that showed her background in science before beginning her writing career. Her new book, Love Anthony, shows growth as an author. While less scientific than her other two novels, this book did not disappoint as Genova took a more spiritual bent to her writing.
In Love Anthony, Olivia is dealing with the death of her autistic young son, Anthony. Her marriage has broken up and she has moved to their former vacation home on a pretty isolated island. While there, she begins a photography business. One of her clients is Beth, trying to deal with the fact that her husband had recently cheated on her. Beth is trying to find her way back to herself and begins to write again. She almost feels compelled to write her novel, telling the story of an autistic boy named Anthony. However, Beth does not know anything about Olivia's son while she is writing her book. Eventually the two cross paths about the novel and both are amazed by the connections.
This was a good read. Genova's writing is getting stronger with each book, in my opinion. I recommend all of her books. I cannot wait to read anything else she writes.
I received this book to review through the Amazon Vine program.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
sgreising's review against another edition
5.0
“we have pills for headaches. we have antidepressants for sadness. we have god for believers. we have nothing for autism” one of my favorite quotes from this book. it offered really good insight on what it is like to be a parent of a child with a disability
nikkieff's review against another edition
Love this tale. If you haven't read it, it is a must!
amicidicarta's review against another edition
5.0
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irishlass18's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I had no idea what it was about before I read it on my Aunt's recommendation. So many emotions after reading it. I highly recommend.