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489 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432842307
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 01 November 2017
Description
In the spirit of A Man Called Ove and Good Grief--a poignant, funny, and utterly believable novel about life and loss. Give grief a chance . . . Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years--ever since her husband died in a car accident...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,422 reviews
Moods
hopeful 65%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 62%
reflective 30%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
relaxing 14%
informative 10%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Death, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Mental illness, CursingMinor
Sexual content, Infidelity
489 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432842307
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 01 November 2017
Description
In the spirit of A Man Called Ove and Good Grief--a poignant, funny, and utterly believable novel about life and loss. Give grief a chance . . . Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years--ever since her husband died in a car accident...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,422 reviews
Moods
hopeful 65%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 62%
reflective 30%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
relaxing 14%
informative 10%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Death, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Mental illness, CursingMinor
Sexual content, Infidelity