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desireewoodwhite's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Okay I cried so hard 5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
accidentalfolklore's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
4.25 Stars: Exceptional - A truly exceptional book that deserves to be celebrated for its originality, depth, and impact. It pushes the boundaries of storytelling and challenges readers to think deeply about the world around them. It’s a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of literature to inspire, educate, and entertain.
This book made me cry. It’s sad in a very beautiful way. Short read and the prose helps carry you through the heavy parts. Leaves you reflective of life and death while somehow feel cozy and hopeful. Also cats.
This book made me cry. It’s sad in a very beautiful way. Short read and the prose helps carry you through the heavy parts. Leaves you reflective of life and death while somehow feel cozy and hopeful. Also cats.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Animal death, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
michael_richter's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Cancer, and Animal death
fluffy_kitty's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book. It really made ne think about how I want to live my life in the future and what I value the most. I was sobbing at the emotional parts. The whole book was beautifully written and I will definitely add it to my faves.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Grief, Cancer, and Death of parent
jo_bee's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
The story is about the main character discovering he has cancer and having to come to terms with that while reflecting on his life. As such, heavy themes like the death of family members or pets as well as terminal illnesses are discussed, most of the time not graphically but at length.nickel_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
What could you live without?
This book is a wonderful rumination on relationships, death, our connection to things, and decision-making. When facing death, the main character is offered the opportunity to live for another day in exchange for a worldwide erasure of the devil's choosing. The reader is shown how he makes these decisions - the motivations and what he makes of the consequences - each for a single day of existence. As the "what" becomes "who" could you live without, his calculations ultimately change and so does his fate.
This book is a wonderful rumination on relationships, death, our connection to things, and decision-making. When facing death, the main character is offered the opportunity to live for another day in exchange for a worldwide erasure of the devil's choosing. The reader is shown how he makes these decisions - the motivations and what he makes of the consequences - each for a single day of existence. As the "what" becomes "who" could you live without, his calculations ultimately change and so does his fate.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Cancer
tomoonarmy's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, Death, and Medical content
thelinusthecat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, and Death of parent
hickorynut's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
3.75
This was a simply written yet poignant tale of learning to accept the complicated grief and regret that comes with knowledge of one's impending death. It's a slice of life story that focuses on a short but meaningful and transformative journey. It reflected on one's place in the world and how our presence - or that of other objects and living beings - can simultaneously be profound and miniscule. And how we can approach the days surrounding our death, should we be given the privilege of knowing it's coming.
The perspective from Cabbage the cat was bittersweet yet healing. It was difficult to read as someone trying to recover from losing a young cat suddenly and traumatically. But also brought me comfort in many ways. “For you, sir, I would gladly disappear.” 🤍
The perspective from Cabbage the cat was bittersweet yet healing. It was difficult to read as someone trying to recover from losing a young cat suddenly and traumatically. But also brought me comfort in many ways. “For you, sir, I would gladly disappear.” 🤍
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Cancer
zara_p's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent