A review by ynaiita_5896
Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

🍕This is a heartbreaking story about a woman, Elsie who loses her husband, Ben 9 days into their marriage. It is harder when she meets Ben's mother who knew nothing about her, her relationship with her son or their marriage. While the two women did not get off to a great start they slowly find solace in one another through their love for Ben.

🍕Elsie is desperate for love and a family. Reid writes an honest story about grief and loss. It is truly sad and yet, while Elsie as a character is so raw and true, I don't find her or Ben lovable. I tried to care about either of them but I couldn't. I couldn't believe in their love when I read it and that affected my ability to believe anything else (which I know sounds very harsh but it is how I feel).
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