laheath 's review for:

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

2.0

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 I know mine is an unpopular opinion, but I think this book was too long and slow. In the beginning, a lot of time is spent developing the close family relationship, especially among the sisters, but just a few events manage to tear the family apart for 25 years. Granted, these are not minor events, but the book then shifts to processing everyone's emotions over and over. I kept reading because so many reviewers raved about it but I was disappointed by the repetition and the pace.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Pregnancy

Minor: Child death