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frenchhornfrenchfries's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Vomit, and Grief
crappyendings's review
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Alcohol, Self harm, Grief, and Alcoholism
courtneyquinn_20's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Vomit
jamieleepilk's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Thank you so much to Welbeck Publishing UK for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
"Some days I look at the clouds and think I see her. I almost believe in otherworldly things. I look at the sky and I can acknowledge it's beauty - it is clear blue, the clouds looks puffy and edible. I begin to entertain thoughts of impossible things, feel the astounding endlessness of the universe. Despite this, I believe that there is nothing afterwards - it's final. You die and you're done."
This book was nothing like what I expected.
It's a book that is at times extremely difficult to read with it's unflinchingly honest and raw look at grief that comes with loosing somebody who was your whole world. Saying that sparks of Jessie's beautiful sense of humour shone through. Ruth was a brilliant character who you couldn't help but fall in love with and connect with. I loved some of Ruth's/Jessie's observations about life. It's written so well and in a way that is extremely gripping, some passages are written so beautifully that it takes your breath away.
"Some days I look at the clouds and think I see her. I almost believe in otherworldly things. I look at the sky and I can acknowledge it's beauty - it is clear blue, the clouds looks puffy and edible. I begin to entertain thoughts of impossible things, feel the astounding endlessness of the universe. Despite this, I believe that there is nothing afterwards - it's final. You die and you're done."
This book was nothing like what I expected.
It's a book that is at times extremely difficult to read with it's unflinchingly honest and raw look at grief that comes with loosing somebody who was your whole world. Saying that sparks of Jessie's beautiful sense of humour shone through. Ruth was a brilliant character who you couldn't help but fall in love with and connect with. I loved some of Ruth's/Jessie's observations about life. It's written so well and in a way that is extremely gripping, some passages are written so beautifully that it takes your breath away.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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