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angerbean_ 's review for:
Here We Go Again
by Alison Cochrun
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Edit: I've revised my review to 5 stars purely based on how often I think about this book. It clearly stuck with me more than anticipated and I want to acknowledge that.
The first bit of the book was a struggle. In an attempt to do quite a bit of exposition quickly, it felt like there was a lot of telling rather than showing and we were getting repetitive explanations of character motivations that were pretty obvious from their behaviors. But I found the characters very complex and compelling once we got into the heart of the book. My biggest gripe (other than the beginning) was the ADHD representation. It felt a little like the author was using it as a catch-all explanation for a lot of things that were not likely. For instance, ADHD doesn't cause mania, and Rosemary's anxiety seemed to be more of its own diagnosis than ADHD related. But, everyone's experience with ADHD is different, so maybe this will resonate more with others.
This left me reflecting on the lasting effects of different kinds of relationships and how we can choose our strongest bonds. I LOVED the relationship the women had with Joe.
The first bit of the book was a struggle. In an attempt to do quite a bit of exposition quickly, it felt like there was a lot of telling rather than showing and we were getting repetitive explanations of character motivations that were pretty obvious from their behaviors. But I found the characters very complex and compelling once we got into the heart of the book. My biggest gripe (other than the beginning) was the ADHD representation. It felt a little like the author was using it as a catch-all explanation for a lot of things that were not likely. For instance, ADHD doesn't cause mania, and Rosemary's anxiety seemed to be more of its own diagnosis than ADHD related. But, everyone's experience with ADHD is different, so maybe this will resonate more with others.
This left me reflecting on the lasting effects of different kinds of relationships and how we can choose our strongest bonds. I LOVED the relationship the women had with Joe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death