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We All Want Impossible Things
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bookshelves: dnf, netgalley, dnf-2023, annoying-unlikeable-tstl-mc
Jan 02, 2023
bookshelves: dnf, netgalley, dnf-2023, annoying-unlikeable-tstl-mc
I am DNFing this at 30% as this isn't the story I was anticipating based on the blurb.
My expectation was that the plot would revolve around Ash AND Edi, focusing on their relationship and the time they spent together making memories and learning to cope with Edi's imminent death. What I actually got was a story that talked about food A LOT and had a female protagonist (Ash) who was very self-centred. Her internal monologue and reflection on past events made me suspect this wasn't just a coping mechanism in the here and now but was part of who she was. Edi appeared in the book almost as though an after-thought.
Rather than the touching, gentle, moving tale of a terminal illness, the book felt brash, loud and, at times, sleazy. This just wasn't for me, due to personal preferences, though I am sure others will enjoy the book.
My expectation was that the plot would revolve around Ash AND Edi, focusing on their relationship and the time they spent together making memories and learning to cope with Edi's imminent death. What I actually got was a story that talked about food A LOT and had a female protagonist (Ash) who was very self-centred. Her internal monologue and reflection on past events made me suspect this wasn't just a coping mechanism in the here and now but was part of who she was. Edi appeared in the book almost as though an after-thought.
Rather than the touching, gentle, moving tale of a terminal illness, the book felt brash, loud and, at times, sleazy. This just wasn't for me, due to personal preferences, though I am sure others will enjoy the book.
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Reading Progress
January 2, 2023
– Shelved
January 2, 2023
– Shelved as:
dnf
January 2, 2023
– Shelved as:
netgalley
January 2, 2023
– Shelved as:
dnf-2023
February 17, 2024
– Shelved as:
annoying-unlikeable-tstl-mc
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é wrote: "ܳ…�But great review!💞"
Thank you! I DNF'd the first book of 2022 as well 😂
Louise wrote: "é wrote: "ܳ…�But great review!💞"
Thank you! I DNF'd the first book of 2022 as well 😂"
Oops�.are you creating a tradition?🤪🤣
Apt review. My daughter encouraged me to plow through at 40%. But she let me pitch it across the room as a consolation
I can identify with this review. At times I was taken aback by the main character as well. I agree that Edi, for the most part is not the focus!
Lucy wrote: "I can identify with this review. At times I was taken aback by the main character as well. I agree that Edi, for the most part is not the focus!"I'm glad you managed to finish the book, I just found Ash too irritating.
But great review!💞