the_bookerie 's review for:

I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I went into this read expecting a bit of a humorous romp, but I was taking her back by how meaningful, complex, and hopeful this book was. I really enjoyed all of the characters we met along the way, including those whose funerals were attended along the way. This book is a reminder of the joy and pain that lives at the same time in so many people, and so many moments. It’s an ode to friendship and those who see us when we can’t see ourselves. At times the book and the circumstances was a bit overly twee, but for me it wasn’t distracting and added to the charm of the book. There were some very sad parts of the story, made more so by how close I felt to the characters. Despite that, this book is heartwarming and hopeful.