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maggiepiercy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gabrielalt's review against another edition
4.0
What's not to love about Maurice Hannigan? This tough but loving, sensitive but strong irish farmer?
In When All Is Said we hear Maurice's story from his own words, on a monologue he created on his mind, as if talking to his son who lives in the United States.
The monogue happens during one evening, when he toasts the 5 more important people that crossed his path and, by him remembering those people we get to listed to his life's story.
When All Is Said is a very nicely written story that will make you fall in love with its central character and all around him.
In When All Is Said we hear Maurice's story from his own words, on a monologue he created on his mind, as if talking to his son who lives in the United States.
The monogue happens during one evening, when he toasts the 5 more important people that crossed his path and, by him remembering those people we get to listed to his life's story.
When All Is Said is a very nicely written story that will make you fall in love with its central character and all around him.
juliecheek5's review against another edition
5.0
Deeply moving. I enjoyed the narrative style and the structure immensely. Superb.
jessiereads315's review against another edition
5.0
I. Am. Gutted.
Listen to the audiobook. You’ll surely laugh and cry. This is so touching and beautiful. The Irish brogue immediately sits you with Morris at the bar where he makes his 5 last toasts to those he loved most. Loved loved loved!!
Listen to the audiobook. You’ll surely laugh and cry. This is so touching and beautiful. The Irish brogue immediately sits you with Morris at the bar where he makes his 5 last toasts to those he loved most. Loved loved loved!!
ageorgallis's review against another edition
1.0
Wow, this one was such a let down! I am blown away by all the rave reviews.
First, I didn't care for the main character at all. I found him super self-centered, obnoxious, and rude.
Second, this book was soooooo boring. If this wasn't a book club read, I would have DNF'd.
Third, you know the whole 'woman written by a man' character? This was 'man written by a woman', but done poorly. He was supposed to be endearing but he came off condescending, and the whole vibe was very Hallmark-y and cheesy.
Fourth, there was a ghost of a storyline with the coin situation, but it wasn't fleshed out well and honestly made little sense. I didn't care about it at all and the characters reactions surrounding it felt overblown.
Fifth, the ending was terrible and drove home a poor message.
First, I didn't care for the main character at all. I found him super self-centered, obnoxious, and rude.
Second, this book was soooooo boring. If this wasn't a book club read, I would have DNF'd.
Third, you know the whole 'woman written by a man' character? This was 'man written by a woman', but done poorly. He was supposed to be endearing but he came off condescending, and the whole vibe was very Hallmark-y and cheesy.
Fourth, there was a ghost of a storyline with the coin situation, but it wasn't fleshed out well and honestly made little sense. I didn't care about it at all and the characters reactions surrounding it felt overblown.
Fifth, the ending was terrible and drove home a poor message.
lindsaysmeldrum's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book more than I thought I would. It’s not overly exciting, but I appreciate how well written it is. I think it’s better geared to an ‘older crowd’.
kumipaul's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful storytelling. Heart-wrenching and sad and positively fulfilling. There was never a time that I was tired of reading, and I was always eager for Maurice's next toast. He felt real to me, as did all the characters. As smooth as a glass of Midleton Whiskey.
heather425's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.
This book was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. We meet Maurice Hannigan as he sits at a bar in Ireland toasting the five people who meant the most to him in his life. At 84 years old Maurice has lived quite a full life. We learn of his boyhood, marriage, becoming a father, and finally a widower. He presents himself to the world as a cranky guy, but really he's softhearted and doesn't know how to express his emotions. This book started a little slow for me, but once the toasts began with Maurice's excellent storytelling I was hooked. Overall, Maurice's story is about love and forgiveness, not only loving and forgiving others, but also yourself.
This book was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. We meet Maurice Hannigan as he sits at a bar in Ireland toasting the five people who meant the most to him in his life. At 84 years old Maurice has lived quite a full life. We learn of his boyhood, marriage, becoming a father, and finally a widower. He presents himself to the world as a cranky guy, but really he's softhearted and doesn't know how to express his emotions. This book started a little slow for me, but once the toasts began with Maurice's excellent storytelling I was hooked. Overall, Maurice's story is about love and forgiveness, not only loving and forgiving others, but also yourself.