A review by sagebrush_
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

dark emotional funny reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

If you’re fortunate and never dealt with crippling anxiety or depression, this book is like a brief overview of that experience for people who don’t have enough resources available. 

If you do have crippling anxiety or depression then this book will amplify it briefly, maybe too much. This story contained feelings that I’ve had for years, and it’s cathartic to read the words I’ve been experiencing myself. 

Gilda is a hard character to love as we see her mistreat herself and the people around her. At times I related to her completely and other points felt immense gratitude I had access to support and never reached her level. 

There is a resolution to Gilda’s story but it felt rushed. The pacing of the end of the book is why it’s not a 5* read for me.

A couple hundred pages of Gilda’s descent into depression and then some bits at the end to turn everything around. It was sudden and jarring, though I’m happy for the characters and overall enjoyed the book! 
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