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What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella
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This is a hard review to write because the book and the story are so raw, real and personal. I used to devour Kinsella's books when I was younger. I haven't read any of her newer works since 2019's I Owe You One. I wasn't aware that Kinsella was ill until this book came out. She deserves a medal for her strength and bravery and the fact that she kept her sense of humour. I love that about the book as well, both Sophie and Eve never lose their positive outlook on life...so if you're expecting a pity party or a woe-is-me story you won't find it here. Eve (and Sophie) have a wonderful support network including a loving husband.

I love the structure of the book as well, each chapter is a little antidote on going through a health crisis, it includes: telling family, all of those plastic chairs in waiting rooms and how brutal physical therapy can be. I'm so thankful Kinsella shared her story it really helped me see it from the ill person's perspective. I really admire her resilience, I applaud you, Sophie Kinsella. This book is very poignant relatable and believable. It was a hard read but a really great one too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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July 22, 2024 – Shelved
September 3, 2024 – Started Reading
September 4, 2024 – Finished Reading

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Susan Smith This book is so sad but I loved it. I hope you're enjoying it.


Shelley's Book Nook Susan wrote: "This book is so sad but I loved it. I hope you're enjoying it."

Thanks, Susan. It was so sad, but she had such a positive outlook. 🤗💕


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Nora Currie This book sounds like such an intense and emotional book! Wonderful and powerful review, Shelley!


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Jan Lovely, Shelley.


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Krystal Wonderful heartfelt review, Shelley.🩷


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Heidi Such a lovely review� made more poignant by your own experiences. Like you, Kinsella was an author I thought I’d outgrown. Sounds like I underestimated her!! 🌸


Shelley's Book Nook Nora wrote: "This book sounds like such an intense and emotional book! Wonderful and powerful review, Shelley!"

Thank you so much, Nora. 🤗💕


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TL Beautiful review hun


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Nora Currie Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Nora wrote: "This book sounds like such an intense and emotional book! Wonderful and powerful review, Shelley!"

Thank you so much, Nora. 🤗💕"


You are very welcome, Shelley. 🤗💕


message 10: by Di (new) - rated it 5 stars

Di This is next on my list. I will read it with trepidation. I lost a very good friend to this same thing 15 years ago. I will read in support of Ms Kinsella and in memory of my friend.
Great review Shelley!❤️


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Books Just 4 Me Great review! I haven’t read one of hers in years either. Sounds very heartwarming!


message 12: by Rosh (new) - rated it 5 stars

Rosh Touching review, Shelley! ❤️ I'm not a Sophie Kinsella fan, but her tweet about her health left me sad. I picked this book up only because it seems to be so different from her other works.


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Connie Terrific review, Shelley! I can't wait to read the novel!


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Srivalli Rekha A heart-touching review, Shelley! I didn't know about her health until I read the book's blurb.


Shelley's Book Nook Jan wrote: "Lovely, Shelley."

Thanks very much, Jan. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Krystal wrote: "Wonderful heartfelt review, Shelley.🩷"

Thank you kindly, Krystal. 🤗💕


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Shelley's Book Nook Heidi wrote: "Such a lovely review� made more poignant by your own experiences. Like you, Kinsella was an author I thought I’d outgrown. Sounds like I underestimated her!! 🌸"

Thanks so much, Heidi. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook TL wrote: "Beautiful review hun"

Thank you very much, TL. 🤗💕


message 19: by Cara (new) - rated it 5 stars

Cara Beautiful and touching review, pretty lady�!!!!!!!! I'm glad you enjoyed this book as well😘!!!!!!!!!


Shelley's Book Nook Di wrote: "This is next on my list. I will read it with trepidation. I lost a very good friend to this same thing 15 years ago. I will read in support of Ms Kinsella and in memory of my friend.
Great review S..."


Thanks kindly, Di. Sending love. 🤗💕


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Fabulous review Shelley 💖


Shelley's Book Nook Books Just 4 Me wrote: "Great review! I haven’t read one of hers in years either. Sounds very heartwarming!"

Thank you so much, Books. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Rosh wrote: "Touching review, Shelley! ❤️ I'm not a Sophie Kinsella fan, but her tweet about her health left me sad. I picked this book up only because it seems to be so different from her other works."

Thanks very much, Rosh. 🤗💕


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Canadian Jen Terrific review, Shelley. I never have read Kinsella....maybe I might!


Shelley's Book Nook Coco (Semi-Hiatus) wrote: "Terrific review, Shelley! I can't wait to read the novel!"

Thank you kindly, Coco. Enjoy.🤗💕


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TL Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "TL wrote: "Beautiful review hun"

Thank you very much, TL. 🤗💕"


You're welcome 😊


Shelley's Book Nook Srivalli wrote: "A heart-touching review, Shelley! I didn't know about her health until I read the book's blurb."

Thanks so much Srivalli. 🤗💕


❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books Wonderful review as usual Shelly ♥️


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Lilyya ♡ awesome review, Shelley !


Shelley's Book Nook Cara wrote: "Beautiful and touching review, pretty lady�!!!!!!!! I'm glad you enjoyed this book as well😘!!!!!!!!!"

Thank you very much, lovely Cara. 🤗💕


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Sabrina Im glad this felt like an emotional and personal read for you Shelley! Hard reads are usually the best for me with how emotive they are. Fantastic review 💜


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Angela Beautifully written review Shelley! 🩷🌺


Susan Smith Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Susan wrote: "This book is so sad but I loved it. I hope you're enjoying it."

Thanks, Susan. It was so sad, but she had such a positive outlook. 🤗💕"


Excellent review Shelley! She does have a wonderful outlook.


Shelley's Book Nook Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up wrote: "Fabulous review Shelley 💖"

Thanks kindly, Margaret. 🤗💕


Kathryn J. Poarch Terrific review :)


Shelley's Book Nook Canadian Jen wrote: "Terrific review, Shelley. I never have read Kinsella....maybe I might!"

Thank you so much, Jen. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook � KAT � Kitty Kats Crazy About Books wrote: "Wonderful review as usual Shelly ♥️"

Thanks very much, Kat. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Lilyya wrote: "awesome review, Shelley !"

Thank you kindly, Lilyya. 🤗💕


Jennette Dean Amazing review! I loved this one too. 🥰


Shelley's Book Nook Sabrina wrote: "Im glad this felt like an emotional and personal read for you Shelley! Hard reads are usually the best for me with how emotive they are. Fantastic review 💜"

Thanks so much, Sabrina. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Angela wrote: "Beautifully written review Shelley! 🩷🌺"

Thank you very much, Angela. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Susan wrote: "Excellent review Shelley! She does have a wonderful outlook."

Thanks kindly, Susan. 🤗💕


Tara(I’m back and way behind) Excellent review, Shelley!💞 I haven’t read a Kinsella book, but this one sounds like a great one to start with.


Shelley's Book Nook Kathryn J. Poarch wrote: "Terrific review :)"

Thank you so much, Kathryn. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Jennette wrote: "Amazing review! I loved this one too. 🥰"

Thanks very much, Jennette. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Tara (behind trying to catch up) wrote: "Excellent review, Shelley!💞 I haven’t read a Kinsella book, but this one sounds like a great one to start with."

Thank you kindly, Tara. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Morning wrote: "Smashing review! 💜"

Thanks so much, Morning. 🤗💕


Margo Laurie Great review, Shelley 💗 I really want to read this, it sounds something special.


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Cassie A fantastic review, Shelley! I can definitely see why this one would be hard to read.


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