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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
If you have ever lost someone close to you, you'll know that the first year is the most difficult. Adjusting to a new reality without your loved one is really painful, and it takes time. These days of healing drag on when your heart is broken.
This book explores what could happen if we were able to sleep through that and wake up on the other side of grief.
The Poppy Fields is a scientific study of sleeping to heal grief. Applicants experiencing loss can be accepted into this program, be put into a medically induced coma and sleep for a month or so. When the patients wake up they are able to find acceptance. The only negative side effect found so far is that 1 in 4 patients awaken apathetic to the person they lost. So is it worth it? Would you heal your grief if there was a risk of losing the love?
This story is presented in different angles. We get perspective from the scientists who invented this program, hopeful applicants and prior patients of the Poppy Fields.
This was a really cool sci fi book that touches on heavy themes. This story hits a lot of the deep and innermost feelings of a grieving person. The small things that only someone who has lost will truly understand. It's about forgiving yourself and letting go of blame and guilt after loss. A super healing book to those who have had to face this part of life.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc, this was an amazing read.
This book explores what could happen if we were able to sleep through that and wake up on the other side of grief.
The Poppy Fields is a scientific study of sleeping to heal grief. Applicants experiencing loss can be accepted into this program, be put into a medically induced coma and sleep for a month or so. When the patients wake up they are able to find acceptance. The only negative side effect found so far is that 1 in 4 patients awaken apathetic to the person they lost. So is it worth it? Would you heal your grief if there was a risk of losing the love?
This story is presented in different angles. We get perspective from the scientists who invented this program, hopeful applicants and prior patients of the Poppy Fields.
This was a really cool sci fi book that touches on heavy themes. This story hits a lot of the deep and innermost feelings of a grieving person. The small things that only someone who has lost will truly understand. It's about forgiving yourself and letting go of blame and guilt after loss. A super healing book to those who have had to face this part of life.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc, this was an amazing read.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This book basically takes place on a road trip to the Poppy Fields. The audio book was fantastic, but it suffered from having too many POVS. For example, I felt like Sky’s POV was unnecessary. The setup was super interesting however there was not much plot.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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:
No
emotional
slow-paced
Let me say, I just can't read this author. I'd give it only one star, but I can see her genius which warranted one more. For me, reading her books is absolutely painful. This was my second and last, just not for me.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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
informative
reflective
I’d consider this to be speculative fiction, and it’s a genre I’m starting to really enjoy. This book was no exception. Who hasn’t wanted to just sleep for a few days and reset?!
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes