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Sunset by Jessie Cave

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crappyendings's review

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emotional hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book came with me to pee, shower and walk the dog. I did not put this book down. 

When it finished I had to snap back to reality because it was described in such vivid detail. 

It is accurate in the messy, tumultuous and non-linear nature of devastating loss. A truly heartbreaking book but absolutely beautiful at the same time. 

I was surprised at how little mention there is of this book online as it was so naturally captivating. 
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cherie17's review

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dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was hooked from the first page, trying to unravel the mystery of the sisters’ relationship and what happened to Hannah. I cried a lot and felt every single one of Ruth’s ups and (very low) downs. I texted my own sister while reading this that I was feeling very emotional because of the story, and I wanted a hug from her!

The only reason I didn’t give this five stars is that the open ending has been playing on my mind.
Did Ruth kill herself? Or was jumping (and not dying) her way of dealing with or accepting that she wasn’t truly responsible for Hannah’s death?
I’ve been thinking about it for days!
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