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Moderate: Death, Miscarriage
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inspiring
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters:
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I hated this so much. Everything about it felt so cliche and overwritten. There is absolutely no emotional impact from any of the things that happen in this, despite it being one thing after another. It feels like a melodramatic Hallmark movie that just would not end.
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reflective
sad
medium-paced
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Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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Diverse cast of characters:
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emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
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Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A Little Hope by Ethan Joella is an interesting novel featuring stories of interconnected lives.
Opening with the discovery that Greg Tyler has cancer, the chapters then vary between a variety of different characters. Each of the chapters detail that particular character's issues which range from long standing grief, brief infidelity, drug addiction and regret over ending a relationship. While each individual stories are intriguing, readers looking to witness Greg Tyler and his wife Freddie’s journey after his cancer diagnosis might be disappointed.
A Little Hope is a well-written novel that takes place in a small Connecticut town. The characters are well-developed but some are definitely not easy like. The individual chapters are emotional and it is difficult watching them try to navigate their personal losses. As the title suggests, there are glimpses of hope for some of the characters. Some of the stories resonate more than others and Ethan Joella brings this debut novel to a heartwarming conclusion.
Opening with the discovery that Greg Tyler has cancer, the chapters then vary between a variety of different characters. Each of the chapters detail that particular character's issues which range from long standing grief, brief infidelity, drug addiction and regret over ending a relationship. While each individual stories are intriguing, readers looking to witness Greg Tyler and his wife Freddie’s journey after his cancer diagnosis might be disappointed.
A Little Hope is a well-written novel that takes place in a small Connecticut town. The characters are well-developed but some are definitely not easy like. The individual chapters are emotional and it is difficult watching them try to navigate their personal losses. As the title suggests, there are glimpses of hope for some of the characters. Some of the stories resonate more than others and Ethan Joella brings this debut novel to a heartwarming conclusion.
This is too much like another book I have read by the same author. Lots of lamenting, not a lot of actual things going on. I didn’t want to keep reading.
What a beautifully written book. You feel an instant connection with each one of the characters. You can feel what they are feeling, even if you haven’t been through it yourself. And I have to say to the author, THANK YOU for the happy ending.