A review by jc_wb
When All is Said by Anne Griffin

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

I started reading and knew what was going to happen. I had to read the last few pages, cry it out and then carry on. Life got in the way, but this is a beautiful book from an unusual perspective (from my experience at least) - I can't say I've read many books narrated by grumpy Irish farmers.

I particularly loved the section where Maurice overhears Sadie talking to their son:

"does Kevin love kevin?.... Because if you love this wee boy and are always kind to him and always try to understand him then I think he will be the happiest little man in the whole wide world"

😩 Life goals! Sounds trite, but I really hope that is the lesson I take away from this book.
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