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oceanofnight 's review for:
Everyone I Know is Dying
by Emily Slapper
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Everyone I Know is Dying is a searingly honest and unflinching portrait of mental health issues.
Iris seems to have it all. Assured, confident, in control. She's been given the big promotion at work. Then, apparently with no warning, and for no reason, Iris is actually not okay.
It's a heavy read, and very raw, but it does have moments of humour and it addresses issues with a realness and understanding. I think it will be a very relatable story for a lot of women, and parts definitely resonated with me.
The writing is great - focused and astute. It feels very authentic. Iris is not always likeable but is anyone, all of the time? The skill here is despite this, it's hard not to emphasise with her and actually just want to make everything better. It's very much a character driven book, and rather compelling with it.
Perfect for fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation and those that enjoy literary fiction with an introspective feel.
Iris seems to have it all. Assured, confident, in control. She's been given the big promotion at work. Then, apparently with no warning, and for no reason, Iris is actually not okay.
It's a heavy read, and very raw, but it does have moments of humour and it addresses issues with a realness and understanding. I think it will be a very relatable story for a lot of women, and parts definitely resonated with me.
The writing is great - focused and astute. It feels very authentic. Iris is not always likeable but is anyone, all of the time? The skill here is despite this, it's hard not to emphasise with her and actually just want to make everything better. It's very much a character driven book, and rather compelling with it.
Perfect for fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation and those that enjoy literary fiction with an introspective feel.