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A review by meganori
Your Friend and Mine by Jessica Dettmann
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Margot is 42, with the same career and husband she had 20 years ago when her best friend Tess died. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from Tess, which asks her to fly to London and undertake a series of tasks. It's sort of a treasure hunt in the company of Tess's step-brother Leo. They get revenge on those who wronged Tess, and give her ashes some of the experiences she missed out on.
I liked the concept, but it was also a bit unbelievable. I kept wondering why Tess would think 20 years later was a good time for this. I liked the characters, but I didn't love them. I'm not sure we really got to know them beyond the surface level. The writing was fine. Overall, a good easy read but not hugely memorable.
I give this 3.5 stars, but have rounded up because I really liked the ending - it was a bit of a surprise when I had been convinced I was certain where it was going.
I liked the concept, but it was also a bit unbelievable. I kept wondering why Tess would think 20 years later was a good time for this. I liked the characters, but I didn't love them. I'm not sure we really got to know them beyond the surface level. The writing was fine. Overall, a good easy read but not hugely memorable.
I give this 3.5 stars, but have rounded up because I really liked the ending - it was a bit of a surprise when I had been convinced I was certain where it was going.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual assault