You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Scan barcode
bookishnanna's review against another edition
This story is so beautiful. I cried at the ending and I can’t get this book out of my head.
rainbowowlets's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.5
lchamberlin97's review against another edition
4.0
First, I gotta say that I thought his name was Morris throughout the entire audio book. That Irish accent, man.
Second, what a sad book. Sad because, though it was a nicely unique story, it seems way too real. Specifically, it's indicative of the fate of 50% of the people who have found themselves a life partner. Geez. It's one of those things that I might prefer to be in denial about - or just hope that I'm in the 50% that dies before my life partner, but on second thought that is just about as depressing as the other option (geez again).
It was a good book, I think, but it's not my absolutely favorite narrative style. A person looking back telling someone else his life story is...interesting, because it comes together in a non-linear fashion, but less satisfying than seeing things play out in "live action" sort of scenes. Still, Anne Griffin on the whole managed to pull it off, and to that I've gotta give her props. And then a "are you kidding me Anne" because I'm still thinking about how sad this book is.
Second, what a sad book. Sad because, though it was a nicely unique story, it seems way too real. Specifically, it's indicative of the fate of 50% of the people who have found themselves a life partner. Geez. It's one of those things that I might prefer to be in denial about - or just hope that I'm in the 50% that dies before my life partner, but on second thought that is just about as depressing as the other option (geez again).
It was a good book, I think, but it's not my absolutely favorite narrative style. A person looking back telling someone else his life story is...interesting, because it comes together in a non-linear fashion, but less satisfying than seeing things play out in "live action" sort of scenes. Still, Anne Griffin on the whole managed to pull it off, and to that I've gotta give her props. And then a "are you kidding me Anne" because I'm still thinking about how sad this book is.
mariodias10's review against another edition
5.0
Uma história fantástica e com uma mensagem muito poderosa, um daqueles livros que nos faz pensar nos passos que demos na vida, o que poderíamos ter feito diferente e para relembrar as pessoas que nos marcaram.
suelie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
eleanorrosecugal's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eile_mc's review against another edition
5.0
Can't believe this is a debut novel. Highly recommend, one that will stay with me. I found it to be layered and beautifully crafted with a clear voice as if talking to Maurice myself.
carlybarly6's review against another edition
3.0
This is a sweet story that reflects on the connectedness of life - on choices made and the need to reconcile the consequences of those decisions. Maurice is at the end of his life, trying to make peace by toasting the five people that have impacted him the most. Toasting, regretting, and perhaps, redeeming. Through these toasts we are granted entrance into the many vulnerabilities and stories that he has guarded so tightly, so proudly, so stubbornly throughout his life. I wasn’t glued to this novel, but when all is said, (see what I did there?!) I enjoyed it well enough.