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jen_again's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Cancer, and Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage and Medical content
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual content
sam_is_reading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Cancer
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
flowchelle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Excrement, Sexual content, Death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Infidelity, and Medical content
lcg527's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Moderate: Sexual content
becca_thegrimreader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Edi and Ash have been best friends from infancy through adulthood, they’ve seen each other through every milestone in life and are now facing the toughest one together. Edi is in palliative care and Ash is by her side every day supporting her through her last weeks. Ash reflects on a lifetime of friendship while also struggling through her grief.
Centred around death, this book is inspiringly life affirming filled with love, compassion, and hilarity. Through the daily lives of these characters Newman shows us the beauty and wonderful side of life. The characters are vibrant and lovable, though you may be left questioning some of the decisions Ash makes through the book. From Bella’s unusual statements to Honey’s unbounding love and care for his estranged wife, each character is original and special.
A love letter to friendship, this book will carry a special place in my heart.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK for the copy of this book. My review is honest and unbiased.
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
cait's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Excrement, Infertility, Medical trauma, Cancer, Death, Medical content, Vomit, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content
untamedarchive's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content and Death
Minor: Miscarriage
thatswhatshanread's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
I really loved this story. It was so poignant, so special. For those who connected with Terms of Endearment, The Worst Person in the World, Beginners, 50/50, Little Miss Sunshine, and “In Five Years”.
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, Death, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Drug use, Excrement, Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident