I could not wait to read this book after loving Rea Frey's last release, The Other Year (and several of her previous works). In this novel, Frey playsI could not wait to read this book after loving Rea Frey's last release, The Other Year (and several of her previous works). In this novel, Frey plays with tilting reality and forcing the reader to examine and grapple with the emotions and potential implications of the "what if." In fact, this novel is structured into sections of what is, what was, and what if. The mostly brief chapters had me flying though the story, fraught with decisions, sadness, and hope. While I was invested in one of the relationship trajectories far more than the other, I believe that was an interesting part of the individual experience that each reader will discover through this novel.
This would make for an excellent book club pick, with a number of themes to discuss including, facing a terminal illness, the desire for loved ones to be cared for, loss of a partner, and finding purpose.
[ Book gifted by Harper Muse. All thoughts are my own. ]...more
2.5, rounded up to 3 for GR. This started off strong, with an interesting plot. Unfortunately, it quickly fell off the rails around 40% and was wholly 2.5, rounded up to 3 for GR. This started off strong, with an interesting plot. Unfortunately, it quickly fell off the rails around 40% and was wholly outlandish and unbelievable from that point forward....more
Be prepared for vicarious traumatization with this memoir. Her story is awful, painful, and breathtakingly horrific at times. Tia was subjected to sysBe prepared for vicarious traumatization with this memoir. Her story is awful, painful, and breathtakingly horrific at times. Tia was subjected to systematic indoctrination in the name of religious upbringing, and her abusive marriage furthered that trauma. While there is certainly hope, as she and her children did escape, it pains me to know there are so many others in the same position that will not be as fortunate.
I finished this audiobook today and loved it! Books that emphasize the power of human connection typically hit just right. The Wedding People is a greI finished this audiobook today and loved it! Books that emphasize the power of human connection typically hit just right. The Wedding People is a great example of this, along with deadpan humor and an excellent cast of characters.
4.5 stars, rounded up
[ Thank you Macmillan Audio for the gifted ALC. All opinions are my own ]...more
I just wanted to give Crystal a big hug, tell her she is worthy, and refer her to an amazing therapist. I’m not going to address Hef, his narcissism sI just wanted to give Crystal a big hug, tell her she is worthy, and refer her to an amazing therapist. I’m not going to address Hef, his narcissism stands for itself....more
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