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carolyn0613's review against another edition
3.0
What a strange story. I read the whole book and am still confused as to what kind of book it was trying to be and how, despite some good ideas, if fails so miserably to be anything but poorly executed. The dialogue is so stilted, the plot movements are complete non-sequiturs and the shenanigans by the father quite ridiculous. Despite this I did manage to finish it and can see its merits purely from the point of getting a chance to say what you never said before someone dies.
shareen17's review against another edition
2.0
A woman's wedding is disrupted by the death of her estranged father. A very surprising package arrives which leads her to look back on her relationship with her father, as well as some other significant events in her life. Something about the characters (unlikable) and the premise (ridiculous) kept me from really getting into this book.
kimmiej's review against another edition
1.0
Well I had to do... after over a year trying to finish this book I finally just put it up, and gave up on it... I read the back of the book when I first got it and thought "Wow this book sounds like a great discovery of self and family". And it may be... but there was a twist at the start that then hints to another twit that makes the first twist pointless and I just couldn't get over that. In fact it really upset me, and seemed way to unrealistic for me.. and I'm the girl who likes to read syfy books. I've seen the reviews and there are a lot of people who seem to like this book , but it just wasn't for me. I tired and it's a no for me.
nikki1211's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
Thank you to NetGalley who provided me a free ebook copy for my honest review.
First, this book is more than just the relationship between a recently "deceased" father and daughter. One word, Thomas...swoon.
The story of Anthony Walsh being dead but brain and memory alive in a robot for 6 days is highly unbelievable in real life, but it makes for a very interesting story line.
I enjoyed the writing and hoping for that happy ending. It is a cute, quick read. My only gripe: I believe Anthony to actually be alive- why on earth would he want to have his daughter believe him to be dead? But, I do get that he will always be with her, just as he always had (without her ever realizing).
Thank you to NetGalley who provided me a free ebook copy for my honest review.
First, this book is more than just the relationship between a recently "deceased" father and daughter. One word, Thomas...swoon.
The story of Anthony Walsh being dead but brain and memory alive in a robot for 6 days is highly unbelievable in real life, but it makes for a very interesting story line.
I enjoyed the writing and hoping for that happy ending. It is a cute, quick read. My only gripe: I believe Anthony to actually be alive- why on earth would he want to have his daughter believe him to be dead? But, I do get that he will always be with her, just as he always had (without her ever realizing).
sofinkapoto's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Amazon Crossing for the ARC via NetGalley!
"Imagine if your father knocked on your door, one day after his death, and if through a crazy twist of fate, you could suddenly spend a few more days with him? One week, and that’s all you get, to say everything left unsaid. You’re telling me you wouldn’t leap at that opportunity? As absurd as it seems?”
Julia and her father didn't get along so well for most of her life. He used to make her feel lonely, always being so controlling and distant. But then, he died on the day of her wedding and showed up on her door the next day. He was really dead, but somehow he found a way to be back for a few more days just to talk to her. At first, she got really freaked out and wasn't really into the idea of spending more time with him. But then, he convinced her that those days would be good for them. He needed a last chance to make her understand why things were the way they were in their family.
I believe most people would love to have second chances too. The book may seem a little cray cray at times, but it was a very nice read.
"Imagine if your father knocked on your door, one day after his death, and if through a crazy twist of fate, you could suddenly spend a few more days with him? One week, and that’s all you get, to say everything left unsaid. You’re telling me you wouldn’t leap at that opportunity? As absurd as it seems?”
Julia and her father didn't get along so well for most of her life. He used to make her feel lonely, always being so controlling and distant. But then, he died on the day of her wedding and showed up on her door the next day. He was really dead, but somehow he found a way to be back for a few more days just to talk to her. At first, she got really freaked out and wasn't really into the idea of spending more time with him. But then, he convinced her that those days would be good for them. He needed a last chance to make her understand why things were the way they were in their family.
I believe most people would love to have second chances too. The book may seem a little cray cray at times, but it was a very nice read.
sci_mom's review against another edition
3.0
I got this through a Goodreads Giveaway. It is mostly a nice, easy read that often wanders into perfectly, charming territory, but it isn't earth-shaking literature. I would have given it 4 stars, but I spent a lot of time being annoyed with Julia who came across as a spoiled rotten child who turned into a spoiled rotten adult. If everything wasn't exactly the way she wanted it, then someone got blamed and she made them pay with her bad moods and tantrums. I really did want to feel sorry for her and connect with her in some way, but it was impossible. All of the other characters make it a book worth reading, especially Stanley and Anthony.
kajsabengtsssson's review against another edition
3.0
- väldigt oväntad
- trodde inte att boken skulle vara såhär när jag kollade på framsidan och läste på baksidan.
- lite skum, skruvad och udda
- men en ganska trevlig bok i allmänhet, bra tidsfördriv
- trodde inte att boken skulle vara såhär när jag kollade på framsidan och läste på baksidan.
- lite skum, skruvad och udda
- men en ganska trevlig bok i allmänhet, bra tidsfördriv
bubbelfia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-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
3.5