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A review by marianeedstoread
Geraldine Verne's Red Suitcase by Jane Riley
4.0
Geraldine Verne is struggling through the grief of losing her beloved husband, Jack, after 50 years of marriage. He was her soulmate and they still had so much they wanted to do together. So, she carries around a red suitcase as a substitute for Jack. She dances with him in her home, drags "him" from one room to another and even takes him for an outing to the zoo. Worried about her mental health, her good friend, Len, signs her up for Meals on Wheels so she can get fresh food delivered daily. Geraldine resists at first but soon finds friendship with one of the Meals on Wheels volunteers, Lottie, who is dealing with her own sort of grief.
I loved this novel! It's such a sweet book about grief, but also about love and companionship. From the neighborhood kids who she finds herself baking for (and who in turn bake for her) to her friend Len who keeps an eye out for her, to 20-something year old Lottie with whom she forges a new friendship. Through the love and encouragement of those around her, Geraldine finds a way to process her grief, let go of the past, cherish her memories and move forward.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this e-copy of the novel.
I loved this novel! It's such a sweet book about grief, but also about love and companionship. From the neighborhood kids who she finds herself baking for (and who in turn bake for her) to her friend Len who keeps an eye out for her, to 20-something year old Lottie with whom she forges a new friendship. Through the love and encouragement of those around her, Geraldine finds a way to process her grief, let go of the past, cherish her memories and move forward.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this e-copy of the novel.