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352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751564853
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Not since Good Grief has a book about a young widow been so poignant, funny, original, and utterly believable. A compelling debut novel about loss. Give grief a chance. Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years--ever since her husban...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,437 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 62%
reflective 30%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
relaxing 15%
informative 10%
challenging 2%
adventurous 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: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%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, Infidelity352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751564853
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Not since Good Grief has a book about a young widow been so poignant, funny, original, and utterly believable. A compelling debut novel about loss. Give grief a chance. Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years--ever since her husban...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,437 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 62%
reflective 30%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
relaxing 15%
informative 10%
challenging 2%
adventurous 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: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%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