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A review by bekkasbookclub
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
"We weren't meant to see everything, we weren't built to do everything, we aren't capable of knowing everything. At a certain point, peace has to be found with the choices we've made." The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
This book is truly a love letter to friendships and "found families." A group of five friends decide to have living funerals after a friend dies unexpectedly. They can call on "the pact" at any time and everyone comes together to let the person know how much they are loved. As heavy as this subject sounds, its full of humor. This book is very character driven but the 28 year period gives you a lot of time to learn and care about these characters. I would pause on picking this one up if you are triggered by death or funerals. Otherwise, this is a beautifully written book and a great reminder to tell you loved ones you love them.
This book is truly a love letter to friendships and "found families." A group of five friends decide to have living funerals after a friend dies unexpectedly. They can call on "the pact" at any time and everyone comes together to let the person know how much they are loved. As heavy as this subject sounds, its full of humor. This book is very character driven but the 28 year period gives you a lot of time to learn and care about these characters. I would pause on picking this one up if you are triggered by death or funerals. Otherwise, this is a beautifully written book and a great reminder to tell you loved ones you love them.