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Expiration Dates
by Rebecca Serle
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall, I liked this book. This was one that I initially DNFd and revisted in audio format. The initial DNF was for a few reasons. 1. I don't love books set in LA. As a New Englander I have a natural tendency to hate all things Los Angeles. 2. The "everyone likes Seinfeld" moment gave me the ick. Jerry Seinfeld, they could never make me like you. 3. I was reading another magical realism book at the time that I liked more and abandoned this one.
After revisiting it, there are things I liked about it. I liked the message of "live while you're alive" (RIP Gavin Creel). Oftentimes so many of us resign ourselves to whatever fate is set before us. That being said, I didn't feel connected to any of the characters. I don't feel like I was ever rooting for any of them. I was not really invested in their ending. Interesting twists, but something was lacking for me. Could just be my personal preference though so don't let it stop you from reading.
After revisiting it, there are things I liked about it. I liked the message of "live while you're alive" (RIP Gavin Creel). Oftentimes so many of us resign ourselves to whatever fate is set before us. That being said, I didn't feel connected to any of the characters. I don't feel like I was ever rooting for any of them. I was not really invested in their ending. Interesting twists, but something was lacking for me. Could just be my personal preference though so don't let it stop you from reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death