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katiez624 's review for:
A Quiet Life
by Ethan Joella
I love character-driven stories like these, where not a lot happens, but we get to know the characters so deeply, it feels as if they are speaking to us directly from the page. As we learn more about their backstories, it is easy to become completely invested in their journey and where they go from here.
Chuck has lost his wife recently and is trying to navigate his new solitary life, doing things that don't just remind him of his late wife, Cat, but that actually bring him joy and a sense of purpose. Kirsten works at an animal shelter and is dealing with the tragic and violent death of her father. She is caught between two men at work who are vastly different but could both be incredible romantic partners. Finally, Ella is reeling from the sudden disappearance of her ex-husband and her young daughter, after a long period of custody battles, and she's barely staying afloat. These three remarkable characters and their stories intertwine in unexpected times and places.
The overarching theme is loss and learning how to live life in the midst of dealing with grief that can feel all-consuming. The characters come together in their greatest times of need and use their individual strength and resilience to work symbiotically. This book is contemplative and deeply heartfelt and this is storytelling at its finest.
Thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for the ARC.
Chuck has lost his wife recently and is trying to navigate his new solitary life, doing things that don't just remind him of his late wife, Cat, but that actually bring him joy and a sense of purpose. Kirsten works at an animal shelter and is dealing with the tragic and violent death of her father. She is caught between two men at work who are vastly different but could both be incredible romantic partners. Finally, Ella is reeling from the sudden disappearance of her ex-husband and her young daughter, after a long period of custody battles, and she's barely staying afloat. These three remarkable characters and their stories intertwine in unexpected times and places.
The overarching theme is loss and learning how to live life in the midst of dealing with grief that can feel all-consuming. The characters come together in their greatest times of need and use their individual strength and resilience to work symbiotically. This book is contemplative and deeply heartfelt and this is storytelling at its finest.
Thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for the ARC.