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A review by sadiereadthat
Geraldine Verne's Red Suitcase by Jane Riley
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
This book is the story of Geraldine, who recently lost her husband, and is not dealing with it well. They were together for many years and did not have children, so the loss is very difficult for her to handle. She does have some very close friends and neighbors who are helping her get through it.
This book had a similar vibe to A Man Called Ove. We are dealing with an older woman who lost her love and is having trouble adjusting to the new normal. I found Geraldine to be endearing and I found myself rooting for her at every turn. I wanted her to feel better and to be comfortable moving on without her husband. She learns to lean on the people around her, though she is very reluctant to do so at first. She grows and the people around her grow to be part of her new family.
This book is the story of Geraldine, who recently lost her husband, and is not dealing with it well. They were together for many years and did not have children, so the loss is very difficult for her to handle. She does have some very close friends and neighbors who are helping her get through it.
This book had a similar vibe to A Man Called Ove. We are dealing with an older woman who lost her love and is having trouble adjusting to the new normal. I found Geraldine to be endearing and I found myself rooting for her at every turn. I wanted her to feel better and to be comfortable moving on without her husband. She learns to lean on the people around her, though she is very reluctant to do so at first. She grows and the people around her grow to be part of her new family.