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A review by katrod
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an enjoyable, quick read. While I didn’t love it as much as I loved “The Guncle” (it’s a hard one to beat)- it still delivered what I’m now seeing as Rowley’s signature funny and quirky way of writing about sad circumstances.
This is a book about the loss of a friend in a friend group, yes, but it’s not only about that. This book covers much more than just the immediate aftermath of the loss. It explores what happens after life has resumed, even decades later, and how a trauma bond like that will keep you coming back to each other time after time. It’s about hardships and friendship, and how to keep on going day after day. It’s about celebrating the people you love, and not waiting until it’s too late.
This one hit very close to home for me, and I found it to be a beautiful piece of art reflecting a different version of my experience. It, of course, made me sad at times, but it also helped remind me not to take a single loved one or day for granted.
This is a book about the loss of a friend in a friend group, yes, but it’s not only about that. This book covers much more than just the immediate aftermath of the loss. It explores what happens after life has resumed, even decades later, and how a trauma bond like that will keep you coming back to each other time after time. It’s about hardships and friendship, and how to keep on going day after day. It’s about celebrating the people you love, and not waiting until it’s too late.
This one hit very close to home for me, and I found it to be a beautiful piece of art reflecting a different version of my experience. It, of course, made me sad at times, but it also helped remind me not to take a single loved one or day for granted.