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kerosenelit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
With her priorities terribly skewed, Emma has unintentionally missed life passing her by. It all comes to a halt when tragedy arises and she finds herself stuck in a mysterious time loop reliving the day her husband dies. No matter what she does, the outcome remains the same.
Throughout are anniversary letters written by Dan reflecting on their years together. I absolutely adored his playful humour, honesty, and palpable love for Emma. It's a heartbreaking, poignant story about the importance of savouring precious moments, carving out time for those that matter most. I won't comment on the ending, but I will say ... I sobbed through the final letter on chapter 58.
(heat level: fade to black / closed door)
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
jesjurgens's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
lkagain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Sexism
what_heather_loves's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
...I'd been missing so many of these small, precious moments, not just in this loop but before too, leaping ahead on the To Do List in my head rather than pausing to look around, to feel, to taste, to smell: to live."
Working for a publisher in present day London, Emma has no time for beloved husband Dan and children Poppy and Max. A tragic accidents sees her reassessing her life. Groundhog day ensues for her as she tries to save Dan and ultimately be a better mum, wife and friend.
This is such a beautiful and poignant read about making life worth living by spending time with those you love. I enjoyed getting to know Emma and her relationship with Dan through her memories and through the letters he wrote every year on their first date anniversary (or dataversary as he called it). Her interactions with others were provided through mixed media - WhatsApp messages and voicemails, which also demonstrated to constant phone alerts interrupting her. My only criticism was how long it took people pleaser Emma to realise that she needed to invest time in her family and friends in order for both her and them to find peace, but equally it is sadly understandable with the pace of modern life! I cried reading Dan's last letter to her. Bittersweet and poignant, I'm glad I read this lovely novel for #TheBookTasterBookClub
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Miscarriage, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content
chloelj27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood and Grief
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Vomit