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amyjo25's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, and Death
staylorreads's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Suicide
currently_introverting's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Grief, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide
rockin_robyn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Alcohol, Grief, Pregnancy, Racism, Blood, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
rakkaussipsi's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Grief
polyphonic_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicide
maya0805's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
this book is so incredible sad, the way grief is portrayed is truly heartbreaking
the characters are flawed and complicated which made them realistic
the characters are flawed and complicated which made them realistic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Suicide
nana_sillylilbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
‘i could walk inside and find him sitting there waiting for me, that bemused expression on his face as if i have no reason to be gutted. anything seems possible when you’re on the wrong side of a door’
⚠️ tw: this book discusses suicide and grief in depth
i could summarise both this book, and my feelings about it as ‘if i don’t laugh i’ll cry’…
i have never been so intrenched in a characters grief like this. the separation between eve and i felt paper thin, literally.
i felt every single thing she felt, the blinding loss of Q, the stares of strangers, the overwhelm of her family and friends, her apathy and need for closure.
this is a testament to nwabineli’s writing.
this book is not only a devastating study of one woman’s journey with grief, viceral and tangible in all its sensory detail, it’s also one on friendship, family and the love that exists there.
and the humour!!! onyi mentioned last week that it’s very typical of us to try and find humour in difficult times. the sharp tangy humour in this book, will pry a smile out of you despite the pain like an oyster. it was blended so beautifully as to not be jarring but offer moments of respite.
i cannot say enough good things about this book really. the secondary characters (especially nate) are wonderful, the writing is beautiful , eve & q are nuanced but overwhelmingly loveable. prepare yourself though and take it slow❤️🩹
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, and Death
toniamarieparker's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Addiction, Blood, Death, and Grief
Minor: Abortion
booksandteawithmolly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, Grief, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Racism, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion