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I was hesitant to start this book due to the nature of death, but couldn’t put it down once I started. So many relatable moments that gave me comfort throughout. Being in Gilda’s thoughts made me progressively feel more anxious and uneasy but I also couldn’t stop reading at the same time. One of the most mentally tough but easiest reads if that even makes sense.
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve been aware of my own mortality ever since I was a young child. I remember being as young as 6 and wondering how every one of my peers could live so happily, so carefree, when we would all die eventually. I remember crying and shaking at night and telling my mommy I had a nightmare when in reality I hadn’t even fallen asleep yet, because my mind was filled with thoughts of nothingness. Rotting in a coffin. Bugs eating my skin. Feeling nothing. Seeing nothing. I was always deadly afraid of my own death.
This is exactly the type of thought process the main character goes through. It was comforting, to an extent, but also too real. Made me feel angry at myself. Some people close to me have told me I spent my life being so consumed with the fear of dying I didn’t even notice I wasn’t living at all.
This book read to me exactly like that sentence.
This is exactly the type of thought process the main character goes through. It was comforting, to an extent, but also too real. Made me feel angry at myself. Some people close to me have told me I spent my life being so consumed with the fear of dying I didn’t even notice I wasn’t living at all.
This book read to me exactly like that sentence.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism
Minor: Animal death, Self harm
Gilda is a twenty-something-year-old lesbian who’s a hypochondriac, prone to bouts of depression, and generally doesn’t have much direction. Looking to appease her family, she decides to take a job as a receptionist at a church who are all instantly impressed with her ability to use technology, oh, and may also be prone to a touch of homophobia too. Navigating her new job while... read the full spoiler-free review here: https://www.amysbookshelf.co.uk/2022/08/everyone-in-this-room-will-someday-be-dead-book-review/
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. And then call me so we can talk about it. Hilarious, sad, heartwarming. What an absolute surprise!