A review by ellieb_reads
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

4.0

This was another heartbreaker, but I think well worth the emotional work of reading it. I especially loved the way Keane writes about Peter’s childhood. The sections of the book that focused on a young boy trying to make sense of his mother’s mental illness were really moving and felt authentic. I truly found all the characters interesting, and their emotions and reactions in response to incredible challenges felt believable. I did think the pacing of the book was a little inconsistent. The book moved a little too slow at times, while other sections felt quite rushed. I also had trouble with the somewhat frequent paragraph-long run-on sentences. I know they were meant to mirror stream of consciousness/racing thoughts, but it was sometimes tough to follow. But overall, this is a really beautiful story about empathy and love, and I enjoyed it a lot.