Reviews

I miei piccoli dispiaceri by Miriam Toews

abbiehelena's review against another edition

5.0

From my family’s Mennonite background to my personal experience living with chronic suicidal ideation, this book means everything to me. 

kalio's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

leighlucas's review against another edition

5.0

"The story, he said, it should just move really fast, like pedal to the metal, so it doesn't get boring. Plus it's hard to write, right? You want to go in, get the job done, and get out. Like when I worked for Renee's septic tank cleaning.
I considered this and realized it was the best writing advice I'd received in years. In all my life."

chrisramos_readingrecord_2024's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

mikayla02's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

tashaseegmiller's review against another edition

5.0

Heartbreaking. Brilliant. So very lovely. Candid conversation about when it may be kinder to let someone go. Not sure what the answer is but loved the conversation.

gabie_east's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

4.0

I like how Toews' books are semi-autobiographical, and that there are similar themes discussed between them. She depicts a heartbreaking and real struggle with mental health and how that can affect a family. All the characters were delightful and loveable. I enjoyed reading this thouroughly.

aligra77's review against another edition

3.0

Although well written I struggled to find empathy for the characters in this book.

pollyb23's review against another edition

5.0

This book was so good but so sad. I feel the need to read a fluffy love story now.

brookebuonauro's review against another edition

5.0

Tremendous!!!!! Miriam Toews captured caring for chronically ill family members with so much humor and honesty… a new fave 4 sure.