A review by shelleys_book_nook
Tiny Pieces of Enid by Tim Ewins

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 This story was so heartbreakingly beautiful yet moving in equal measure. I just fell in love with Enid and her family. Olivia was another main character I adored and I admired her and her strength so much. Enid is sent to a care home because of her dementia. Enid understands and accepts that, what she doesn’t like is being away from her beloved husband, Roy. I loved Roy as a character as well. He loved his wife fiercely and wanted nothing but the best for her.

The way the author gave us multiple points of view made me feel I knew these individuals…I cared what happened to them, I cheered them on and wished them the best. I loved getting inside Enid’s head both in her current situation and her memories of the past. I really appreciated that Tim Ewins gave us Barbs (Enid’s daughter) point of view. It showed how guilty family members can feel about putting loved ones in a home. I have been through this many times with people I love…grandparents, mom-in-law and my aunt. I wasn’t the one who personally made that decision but just visiting them and having to leave was guilt inducing enough.

This story will have you feeling so many emotions. I laughed, I cried, I felt angry and I felt scared but most of all I felt hopeful. If you decide to read this one (and I highly recommend you do), please read the author’s last chapter on the real Nanny Enid, his mom’s mom. ❤️