A review by aglimpseinto
Love at a Funeral and Other Awkward Conversations by Sophie Andrews

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

3.75

An unusual take in this book. I’m not unfamiliar to characters experiencing grief, but I’m pretty sure that it’s the first book that I have read that approaches death from a sibling perspective. While a heavy topic, this book explored different situations, showcases the multiple ways that grief can be expressed. It’s was a remarkable quick and somewhat easy read in spite of its topic, it has a smooth pace and it does leave you wanting you to know what else will happen next. 

That said, while I enjoyed reading it, and I do recommend it for the approachable way that it discusses the death of siblings, the book didn’t wow me and most likely it won’t be a book that I will reach for a reread at this point in time. 
 
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