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amuandhermusings's Reviews (92)
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Book 16 of 2025 :)
đ Title: Tell Me Everything
âď¸ Author: Elizabeth Strout
đ Genre: Literary Fiction
đ Themes: Love, Loss, Human Connection, Vulnerability, The Beauty in Ordinary Life
â Rating: đđđđđđ/5 (because five stars just isnât enough!)
Elizabeth Stroutâs writing has a way of pulling you in. She understands human nature so well, making you feel deeply connected to her charactersâtheir fears, their loneliness, their kindness. She doesnât just tell their stories; she brings you into their inner worlds, making you feel what they feel.
This book isnât about a big, dramatic plot. Itâs about ordinary life, written in such an extraordinary way. It focuses on people, on their quiet moments, on the things that often go unnoticed. Itâs not about searching for meaning but about appreciating life as it isâthe small moments that truly matter.
The themes in this book are heavyâchildhood trauma, abuse, grief, loss, loneliness, and even death. But somehow, what stands out most is not the sadness, but the love, the laughter, the friendships, and the unexpected moments of joy. Strout beautifully captures the complexities of relationshipsâmarriage, love in its many forms, and the unspoken stories people carry. Itâs a simple yet powerful reflection on love, human connection, and what it means to be alive.
This isnât a book that tries to spell out lifeâs meaning for you. Instead, it reminds you of what it is to be human, with all your vulnerabilities, flaws, and emotions.
What stayed with me the most? A simple reminder: Donât take life too seriously. Enjoy the little things while you can.
đ Title: Tell Me Everything
âď¸ Author: Elizabeth Strout
đ Genre: Literary Fiction
đ Themes: Love, Loss, Human Connection, Vulnerability, The Beauty in Ordinary Life
â Rating: đđđđđđ/5 (because five stars just isnât enough!)
Elizabeth Stroutâs writing has a way of pulling you in. She understands human nature so well, making you feel deeply connected to her charactersâtheir fears, their loneliness, their kindness. She doesnât just tell their stories; she brings you into their inner worlds, making you feel what they feel.
This book isnât about a big, dramatic plot. Itâs about ordinary life, written in such an extraordinary way. It focuses on people, on their quiet moments, on the things that often go unnoticed. Itâs not about searching for meaning but about appreciating life as it isâthe small moments that truly matter.
The themes in this book are heavyâchildhood trauma, abuse, grief, loss, loneliness, and even death. But somehow, what stands out most is not the sadness, but the love, the laughter, the friendships, and the unexpected moments of joy. Strout beautifully captures the complexities of relationshipsâmarriage, love in its many forms, and the unspoken stories people carry. Itâs a simple yet powerful reflection on love, human connection, and what it means to be alive.
This isnât a book that tries to spell out lifeâs meaning for you. Instead, it reminds you of what it is to be human, with all your vulnerabilities, flaws, and emotions.
What stayed with me the most? A simple reminder: Donât take life too seriously. Enjoy the little things while you can.
A beautifully crafted tale of humanity, written with so much heart, full of emotion, that will move you to laughter and tears and cherish each character and this book long after you finish reading it.
As exceptional as the previous three Thursday Murder Club books. This book has a lot to offer besides the thrilling mystery. A 5 Star and a MUST READ without a doubt.
This review is a combination of multiple reviews of brilliant, thoughtful readers on Goodreads who have shared their opinions on Happy Place by Emily Henry. I have been trying to collect my thoughts on what to write about this beautiful, deeply touching, extremely relatable book, but I am so emotional that I can't think calmly. I apologize for borrowing other readers' words. They echo so much of what I felt after reading this book.
This story addresses:
Love and Loss
Grief and Hurt
Miscommunication and Lack of Communication
Trauma and Change
Healing and Forgiveness
Acceptance and Second Chances
Happiness and Unhappiness
Friendships and Family
The life-altering decision to follow your heart, to choose your own path.
The homesickness for a home that was never yours.
Effort to maintain friendships as we get older.
People growing up and apart.
Itâs okay for the shape of a relationship to change as we change.
The fear of growing up, of happy places becoming just memories, just nostalgia.
The unbearable responsibility of not letting your parents down when theyâve sacrificed so much for you, yet at the same time striving to earn their pride, their love. Wanting to deserve it. To hear them say: all my sacrifices were worth it.
A book that is both incredibly visceral and cathartic. I am sure this book offers various things to various readers based on each of their own individual experiences. That's what is beautiful about this book.
This story addresses:
Love and Loss
Grief and Hurt
Miscommunication and Lack of Communication
Trauma and Change
Healing and Forgiveness
Acceptance and Second Chances
Happiness and Unhappiness
Friendships and Family
The life-altering decision to follow your heart, to choose your own path.
The homesickness for a home that was never yours.
Effort to maintain friendships as we get older.
People growing up and apart.
Itâs okay for the shape of a relationship to change as we change.
The fear of growing up, of happy places becoming just memories, just nostalgia.
The unbearable responsibility of not letting your parents down when theyâve sacrificed so much for you, yet at the same time striving to earn their pride, their love. Wanting to deserve it. To hear them say: all my sacrifices were worth it.
A book that is both incredibly visceral and cathartic. I am sure this book offers various things to various readers based on each of their own individual experiences. That's what is beautiful about this book.
I loved this book. It is extremely unique and weird in the best way possible but somehow it is also very relatable.
Easily one of the best books I have ever read. Fully fleshed out characters, deeply engaging story and so many sensitive topics discussed in a very responsible way. This book will stay with the reader long after they finish reading it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading it.
A great first attempt of a romance story. Easy to read. I appreciated the emotional complexity of the characters and their journey of finding love and acceptance. Relatable characters. Satisfying end.
This is one of the most heartwarming and joyous books Iâve ever readâ a memorable read that will stay with me for a long time.
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars! Extremely engaging, I was hooked and literally finished it within few hours. Could not put it down. Ordered the second book in this series and I cannot wait for it to reach me! MUST READ!