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A review by sarahmiller98
The Impossible Us by Sarah Lotz
emotional
funny
reflective
3.75
My interest in this book was piqued by the unusual sci-fi premise, and it largely lived up to my expectations. The plot hooked me from the start, the writing style was engaging, the humour felt genuine, and the characters were loveable. It's a very British book, in its comedy and its sadness and its outlook on the world, which I enjoyed - I could very easily picture it as a sweet, slightly bonkers romcom starring Simon Pegg.
What I would say is that this novel didn't feel like a romance to me, so much as light, romantic speculative fiction - less about watching two people fall in love and more about watching two people who find themselves in love navigating a surreal situation. I know for a lot of people, this distinction wouldn't necessarily matter, but I suspect regular romance readers might find the central relationship a little dissatisfying. Personally, I was charmed and entertained, and I will look out for this author in future.
What I would say is that this novel didn't feel like a romance to me, so much as light, romantic speculative fiction - less about watching two people fall in love and more about watching two people who find themselves in love navigating a surreal situation. I know for a lot of people, this distinction wouldn't necessarily matter, but I suspect regular romance readers might find the central relationship a little dissatisfying. Personally, I was charmed and entertained, and I will look out for this author in future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Suicide