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A review by leahgustafson
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
When I first heard about this one, I thought it sounded absolutely bizarre. However, as more and more people enjoyed it, I naturally became curious. While it absolutely sounds very weird, this book is a creative way to explore some really difficult and complex situations.
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This book is organized into three parts, and to be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about the structure. The first part about Lewis and Wren was interesting, and I found their navigation of challenges as a newly married couple to be relatable. I appreciate how, as different people, they both approached and processed the situation differently. There is also good discussion/character reflection around the expectations or “picture” of one’s life not matching reality.
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Part Two threw me off a little bit. I felt very engaged in the story of Wren’s childhood and how it shaped her in the present. However some things felt disjointed and didn’t seem to flow nicely together.
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The ending of this story felt a little forced to me—like it was trying to tie everything up into a bow. I won’t go into detail because I don’t want to include spoilers, but I was left questioning how some things added up or the purpose of other characters/events in the story.
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All in all, this book explores some big life questions such as—How can we continue to find meaning, joy, and purpose in an imperfect and uncertain life? Because of the world the characters live in, these questions are more accessible for readers to explore. However, this book didn’t flow as nicely for me, and there are some details I still have questions about.
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This book is organized into three parts, and to be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about the structure. The first part about Lewis and Wren was interesting, and I found their navigation of challenges as a newly married couple to be relatable. I appreciate how, as different people, they both approached and processed the situation differently. There is also good discussion/character reflection around the expectations or “picture” of one’s life not matching reality.
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Part Two threw me off a little bit. I felt very engaged in the story of Wren’s childhood and how it shaped her in the present. However some things felt disjointed and didn’t seem to flow nicely together.
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The ending of this story felt a little forced to me—like it was trying to tie everything up into a bow. I won’t go into detail because I don’t want to include spoilers, but I was left questioning how some things added up or the purpose of other characters/events in the story.
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All in all, this book explores some big life questions such as—How can we continue to find meaning, joy, and purpose in an imperfect and uncertain life? Because of the world the characters live in, these questions are more accessible for readers to explore. However, this book didn’t flow as nicely for me, and there are some details I still have questions about.
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Check out what I'm reading next on Instagram @LeahsLitReview!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Terminal illness