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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
I'm not mad about it I'm just not feeling it! Also a bit put off that the headline relates it to Remarkably Bright Creatures, which I disliked.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Unrequited love is one of my most hated tropes. This book is swimming in unspoken feelings, which made me depressed and frustrated. I liked reading Magda’s POV her way of thinking reminded me of how I see myself. She kept constantly having to bottle things up, felt invisible and as though she made no impact on her close friends. The main issues was Magda getting in her own way. And come on that happens to everyone once in a while. But being afraid of others opinions she let it get in the way, never gave things a chance and not speaking her truth.
Don’t think I don’t know how hard it must have been during the time, to come out to your friends and family. But Magda did the most not to acknowledge what was really happening with her even if it meant sacrificing her own happiness. If Sara would have gone on the trip nothing would have changed and they would have the same unhealthy relationship. But finally Magda found clarity she needed. Facing her feelings, friends and family she had avoided for so long.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
I'll never forget this book, and I'm certain it will be in my top reads of the year. It is an absolutely beautiful and heartfelt story about grief, friendship, love, death, and life.
Magda is an introverted loner who spends a lot - arguably too much - time in her head. Which is to say, she's a lot like me. Her grief over Sarah is deep, profound, and visceral. This book might seem quite sad, but as someone who has grieved an immense and life-changing loss at a relatively young age, I found it hopeful and poignant.
The side characters are marvelous. Boomer and Theo are incredible friends to Magda. Judy is a pleasant surprise as Magda confronts and grapples with her sexuality at 70 years old. Magda's relationship with her family is complex, and I loved watching her reunite with her sister, Hetta.
The writing is beautiful, and the audiobook narration are excellent. I absolutely loved it and will recommend it to all of my griefy friends.
Magda is an introverted loner who spends a lot - arguably too much - time in her head. Which is to say, she's a lot like me. Her grief over Sarah is deep, profound, and visceral. This book might seem quite sad, but as someone who has grieved an immense and life-changing loss at a relatively young age, I found it hopeful and poignant.
The side characters are marvelous. Boomer and Theo are incredible friends to Magda. Judy is a pleasant surprise as Magda confronts and grapples with her sexuality at 70 years old. Magda's relationship with her family is complex, and I loved watching her reunite with her sister, Hetta.
The writing is beautiful, and the audiobook narration are excellent. I absolutely loved it and will recommend it to all of my griefy friends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent
lighthearted
slow-paced
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Lesbophobia
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Alcohol