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Love at a Funeral and Other Awkward Conversations by Sophie Andrews
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
First of all, thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free e-ARC of Love at a Funeral and Other Awkward Conversations in exchange of an honest review.
After reading so many fantasy novels this month, I was desperate for a romance novel, and this book really hit me to the bone.
After her brother passed away, Cassandra's story is followed. Despite being promoted as a romance book, this is actually much more than that. Honestly, the romance part doesn’t even take half of the book— which if you know me, I love my romance subplots.
This novel got me feeling all of the emotions at once. One second I will be crying, my heart sunken, but the next second, I will be giggling because of Vince.
All my life, I've identified with a number of characters, although usually exclusively in fantasy or science fiction literature. I was taken aback by this book since it seemed as though Sophie Andrews had written my entire life narrative. Reviewers have noted that Cassandra has moments of being unlikeable, but who doesn't have moments of unlikeability when grief strikes?
Vince was simply dreamy. He really is my ideal man. I adore how perceptive and compassionate he was. Most of all, I find it unbelievable that I'm falling for a funeral director.
This book deftly examines grief, and you can tell that the author took great care to accurately convey the experience. The guilt of survivors, the psychological conflicts (like Cass's reactions and those of her mother and father), and the long-term effects may all be felt. However, this work also exudes optimism. As you observe, Cass gradually begins to embrace everything, and you cannot shut yourself up for the rest of your life.
If you are someone who has never moved on from anything, this is a perfect book for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Misogyny