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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Racism
emotional
Really enjoyed the premise. Very short, quick read that at times makes you feel unsettled and sad about how lost the characters are but because you spend so little time with each character, it passes quickly. It ends with a heartfelt moment that cuts through all the quiet unhappiness.
Surprisingly intimate stories. I was able to develop a connection to almost all of the characters and appreciated the wit it took to make this book flow from one to the next.
Plus the geography traveled and the info related to the places across the world were snippets yet fascinating.
As quick as it went yet as impactful as it hit I wasn’t ready for it to stop.
Plus the geography traveled and the info related to the places across the world were snippets yet fascinating.
As quick as it went yet as impactful as it hit I wasn’t ready for it to stop.
While I really enjoyed the “full circle” vibe of this book and the ease with which the author completed it, I still struggle to really connect with short story compilations. Overall, the stories were just glimpses into everyday people’s lives - which, while the point, left me feeling like I could have lived the rest of my life fine without reading this book. An easy read, enjoyable in parts, but non-affecting.
Did not expect to love this as much as I did. So true-to-life and interesting at the same time. Almost regret it being so short!
A very fast progressive book about relationships. It begins with a woman getting sick on a plane while sitting next to a man. It then takes you to the man’s story and then a character from his story, and so on. Very creative and a great read.
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A little cyclic novel looking at snippets linking the lives of strangers and family alike