A review by sarah824
When All Is Said by Anne Griffin

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is my first five star rating because WOW. I’ll admit that I started this book and just couldn’t get into it so put it down and read two others before picking it back up again and started again from the beginning. With fresh eyes, I was hooked. Throughout the toasts, I felt as though I were sitting with Maurice as he remembered his life and the impact the five individuals had on him. I was willing him to say more, ached for it. And then he did. His recording for Kevin pushed me to tears and this review to five stars. What an emotional punch and the exact right note to leave Maurice and the reader. It was perfection.