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One Last Letter from Greece
by Emma Cowell
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
No
One Last Letter from Greece is a gorgeous novel about grief, love, mothers and daughters, fate, finding yourself, art, travel, friendship, and much more. The layers to this are insane. There's so much happening in Sophie's life, so many things she must deal with, and yet it didn't feel like the author was piling on. Everything in the plot/character work is integrated perfectly. Sophie is a fantastic protagonist. She's flawed and broken but lovable and tenacious. One thing I loved is that she never had the 'Does he like me?' dilemma that I sometimes see in other books. She knew Theo felt for her what she felt for him and she wasn't afraid to admit that. I'm not sure if that's because she's in her mid-30s rather than the younger 20-year-olds that are often in books I read, or if it's just due to her character. But I loved that
Her friendship with Tasha is beautiful. I loved that she even had a strong friendship with Tasha's husband Angus. It's a great example of how family isn't always just blood.
Theo is sexy and also flawed and broken and complex, to the point where at times I wasn't so sure I even liked him. But that complexity is what makes him such a good character and I do love him.
The supporting characters in this are unlike any other. Cowell has captured the kind of community found in places like Greece. The way Sophie is embraced and force-fed by just about everyone in Methoni is so believable.
The book deals with fate, especially in regards to people who have moved on helping guide those left behind as they navigate grief and moving on. I found myself crying throughout it. It's an incredible portrayal of the love between mothers and daughters. And because it's set in Greece, it's also a bit of a holiday!
This novel is simply beautiful. Grab a copy of this one and a box of tissues ASAP.
Her friendship with Tasha is beautiful. I loved that she even had a strong friendship with Tasha's husband Angus. It's a great example of how family isn't always just blood.
Theo is sexy and also flawed and broken and complex, to the point where at times I wasn't so sure I even liked him. But that complexity is what makes him such a good character and I do love him.
The supporting characters in this are unlike any other. Cowell has captured the kind of community found in places like Greece. The way Sophie is embraced and force-fed by just about everyone in Methoni is so believable.
The book deals with fate, especially in regards to people who have moved on helping guide those left behind as they navigate grief and moving on. I found myself crying throughout it. It's an incredible portrayal of the love between mothers and daughters. And because it's set in Greece, it's also a bit of a holiday!
This novel is simply beautiful. Grab a copy of this one and a box of tissues ASAP.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts
One Last Letter from Greece is a gorgeous novel about grief, love, mothers and daughters, fate, finding yourself, art, travel, friendship, and much more. The layers to this are insane. There's so much happening in Sophie's life, so many things she must deal with, and yet it didn't feel like the author was piling on. Everything in the plot/character work is integrated perfectly. Sophie is a fantastic protagonist. She's flawed and broken but lovable and tenacious. One thing I loved is that she never had the 'Does he like me?' dilemma that I sometimes see in other books. She knew Theo felt for her what she felt for him and she wasn't afraid to admit that. I'm not sure if that's because she's in her mid-30s rather than the younger 20-year-olds that are often in books I read, or if it's just due to her character. But I loved that
Her friendship with Tasha is beautiful. I loved that she even had a strong friendship with Tasha's husband Angus. It's a great example of how family isn't always just blood.
Theo is sexy and also flawed and broken and complex, to the point where at times I wasn't so sure I even liked him. But that complexity is what makes him such a good character and I do love him.
The supporting characters in this are unlike any other. Cowell has captured the kind of community found in places like Greece. The way Sophie is embraced and force-fed by just about everyone in Methoni is so believable.
The book deals with fate, especially in regards to people who have moved on helping guide those left behind as they navigate grief and moving on. I found myself crying throughout it. It's an incredible portrayal of the love between mothers and daughters. And because it's set in Greece, it's also a bit of a holiday!
This novel is simply beautiful. Grab a copy of this one and a box of tissues ASAP.