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sea_tea_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
5.0
The bittersweet evolution of a cantankerous curmudgeon, spurred by the new friendship with her young neighbor. The concept of the story presents an interesting juxtaposition — a typically morbid topic told from a different perspective — that somewhat reduces the shock factor.
The narration of this audiobook was top notch. It was as if I was hearing from Eudora herself.
5 ⭐
The narration of this audiobook was top notch. It was as if I was hearing from Eudora herself.
5 ⭐
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Murder and Abandonment
mabechel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Definitely worth reading because it explores the process of aging and dying in a refreshingly straightforward way. The characters are a bit 2D sometimes and the plot a bit predictable/fanciful in spots.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Abandonment, War, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Pregnancy, Chronic illness, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Medical trauma, and Miscarriage
thrillofthepage's review
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Last month I read The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons and was so moved I didn’t pick up another book for days! This is easily going to make my Top 10 of 2021 and might even be a contender for my book of the year. I’ve seen a lot of comparisons to A Man Called Ove, which I’m sure I’m the only person on booksta that hasn’t read it, but this book yall....it made my heart swell and gave me all the feels
Eudora is a character that will stick with me forever. She has had a challenging life, but one of her own making in a way. She’s never been content or allowed herself to be happy and has decided that she wants to die on her own terms. Eudora is definitely a curmudgeon, but I found her so endearing and real. Throughout the story we get flashbacks of her life and they broke my heart. The obligations she imposed on herself and the tragedy she encountered from a young age broke me.
Eudora is determined to follow through with her plans, but everything is interrupted when young Rose moves in next door. Oh, sweet, energetic Rose...what a girl after my own heart. Her innocence and lust for life are so uplifting! She has a no filter attitude and a fashion sense that will blow your mind. The relationship she develops with Eudora is one for the ages. Rose is so spunky and enthusiastic and as her zest for life rubs off on Eudora it left the biggest smile on my face.
I honestly can’t say enough about my feelings toward this book. It was so incredibly written and powerful. The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett will make you feel all the the things and I cannot recommend it enough!
Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for my advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
TW: assisted suicide, death of a parent, physical abuse, infant death, death of an animal
Eudora is a character that will stick with me forever. She has had a challenging life, but one of her own making in a way. She’s never been content or allowed herself to be happy and has decided that she wants to die on her own terms. Eudora is definitely a curmudgeon, but I found her so endearing and real. Throughout the story we get flashbacks of her life and they broke my heart. The obligations she imposed on herself and the tragedy she encountered from a young age broke me.
Eudora is determined to follow through with her plans, but everything is interrupted when young Rose moves in next door. Oh, sweet, energetic Rose...what a girl after my own heart. Her innocence and lust for life are so uplifting! She has a no filter attitude and a fashion sense that will blow your mind. The relationship she develops with Eudora is one for the ages. Rose is so spunky and enthusiastic and as her zest for life rubs off on Eudora it left the biggest smile on my face.
I honestly can’t say enough about my feelings toward this book. It was so incredibly written and powerful. The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett will make you feel all the the things and I cannot recommend it enough!
Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for my advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
TW: assisted suicide, death of a parent, physical abuse, infant death, death of an animal
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Murder
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