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alallen548 's review for:
A Million Things
by Emily Spurr
I finished this book a few weeks ago and have tried to figure out how to properly express how I feel about this book. But I find the more I think about the book, the more feelings I have, so I'm just going to write what I feel here. This book is, quite simply, one of my favorite books ever written.
TL;DR This book is incredible. The story, the characters, the plot, every aspect of this book is heartbreakingly superb.
I read "Room" and loved it, yet was still hesitant to pick up a book from a child's point of view. It can so easily go wrong or the voice can seem ingenuine. You don't have to worry about that with Emily Spurr's writing.
Rae is...oh gosh, I literally am tearing up writing this right now, thinking of this brave, spunky, resourceful girl and the situation she's in. She's wonderful, put as simply as possible. Her character is believable, well rounded, and you will love her spirit.
The other two main characters (in my head) are her neighbor and her dog. The relationship between Rae and Splits is easily one of the best parts of this book. Then there's Lettie, her neighbor. This could've easily been a flat character, the relationship could have easily felt rushed or insincere. None of those problems exist in this book.
The story is one that will catch you from the beginning and leave you sobbing at times. I literally had to take a break from this book to full-on ugly cry. I didn't go back to it for days, because I had to prepare myself emotionally for the continuation of the scene that I was reading when I had to stop. It's raw, tender, emotional, and will make your heart ache in the best way.
I wasn't sure how it was going to end, there are so many options. But the ending itself didn't feel like a cop-out or rushed ending (which I feared), instead it fit beautifully with the rest of the book.
I truly cannot wait until this book comes out in the US, I want it in my collection as soon as possible. The only reason I haven't pre-ordered it yet is because I want to see if any signed copies will be available, that's how serious I am about owning this book. I cannot wait to see what the author writes next, and will be first in line to read it.
I received access to an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author for this opportunity, truly.
TL;DR This book is incredible. The story, the characters, the plot, every aspect of this book is heartbreakingly superb.
I read "Room" and loved it, yet was still hesitant to pick up a book from a child's point of view. It can so easily go wrong or the voice can seem ingenuine. You don't have to worry about that with Emily Spurr's writing.
Rae is...oh gosh, I literally am tearing up writing this right now, thinking of this brave, spunky, resourceful girl and the situation she's in. She's wonderful, put as simply as possible. Her character is believable, well rounded, and you will love her spirit.
The other two main characters (in my head) are her neighbor and her dog. The relationship between Rae and Splits is easily one of the best parts of this book. Then there's Lettie, her neighbor. This could've easily been a flat character, the relationship could have easily felt rushed or insincere. None of those problems exist in this book.
The story is one that will catch you from the beginning and leave you sobbing at times. I literally had to take a break from this book to full-on ugly cry. I didn't go back to it for days, because I had to prepare myself emotionally for the continuation of the scene that I was reading when I had to stop. It's raw, tender, emotional, and will make your heart ache in the best way.
I wasn't sure how it was going to end, there are so many options. But the ending itself didn't feel like a cop-out or rushed ending (which I feared), instead it fit beautifully with the rest of the book.
I truly cannot wait until this book comes out in the US, I want it in my collection as soon as possible. The only reason I haven't pre-ordered it yet is because I want to see if any signed copies will be available, that's how serious I am about owning this book. I cannot wait to see what the author writes next, and will be first in line to read it.
I received access to an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author for this opportunity, truly.