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Dear Edward
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4.5 stars
I was pleasantly surprised by this very moving book. I had heard many good things and had seen it nominated for some awards but went in warily because hype is not always a good thing. In this case, I think the hype paid off.
From the very first pages I was drawn into the variety of characters you meet as they embark on a cross-country plane journey. My enthrallment only increased as we learned more about their journey and the aftermath. Also, there was a lot of back and forth time jumping in this story; in a recent review I mention that this bothers me in about 50% of the books I read. I did not have an issue with it here at all. All in all, it is a book that captured my attention the entire time.
One major point of warning . . . this book deals with several difficult scenarios. It is powerful and heart-wrenching at points. You will need your tissues and I fear that it may be too much for those who do not like stories that might stoke their sorrow. There are many lights and the end of many tunnels in this story, but the road to get there is a very bumpy one.
If you enjoy good storytelling, interesting characters, and your emotions torn asunder, give Dear Edward a try!
I was pleasantly surprised by this very moving book. I had heard many good things and had seen it nominated for some awards but went in warily because hype is not always a good thing. In this case, I think the hype paid off.
From the very first pages I was drawn into the variety of characters you meet as they embark on a cross-country plane journey. My enthrallment only increased as we learned more about their journey and the aftermath. Also, there was a lot of back and forth time jumping in this story; in a recent review I mention that this bothers me in about 50% of the books I read. I did not have an issue with it here at all. All in all, it is a book that captured my attention the entire time.
One major point of warning . . . this book deals with several difficult scenarios. It is powerful and heart-wrenching at points. You will need your tissues and I fear that it may be too much for those who do not like stories that might stoke their sorrow. There are many lights and the end of many tunnels in this story, but the road to get there is a very bumpy one.
If you enjoy good storytelling, interesting characters, and your emotions torn asunder, give Dear Edward a try!
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Reading Progress
May 9, 2020
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May 9, 2020
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October 27, 2020
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June 8, 2021
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Started Reading
June 8, 2021
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2021
June 8, 2021
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audio
June 8, 2021
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book-a-book-club
June 8, 2021
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library
June 16, 2021
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Finished Reading
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Jun 22, 2021 03:48PM
Fantastic review, Matthew! My thoughts were very similar to yours.
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Glad you enjoyed this one as well.
Love this book! Glad you liked it too, Matthew! :)
Regina wrote: "Fantastic review, Matthew! My thoughts were very similar to yours."Thank you, Regina! Glad to see you enjoyed it as well! :D
Selena wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one as well."Always good to find a book that most of us seem to be able to get into!
Brandice wrote: "Love this book! Glad you liked it too, Matthew! :)"Me too, Brandice!!!! :) (Both things you said! :D)
Chris wrote: "Wonderful review!"Thank you, Chris! :)
I'm planning on starting in the next day or two, and I'm really glad you liked it. I think I remember this narrator, and she's good.
I enjoyed this one, too, Matthew! Great review.
Kandice wrote: "I'm planning on starting in the next day or two, and I'm really glad you liked it. I think I remember this narrator, and she's good."I hope you enjoy, Kandice! It was a very good audio presentation!
Erin wrote: "I enjoyed this one, too, Matthew! Great review."Thanks, Erin! You, too! :)
Great review Matthew! So glad you enjoyed it. I'll remember to have tissues handy when I'm reading it!
Angela wrote: "Great review Matthew! So glad you enjoyed it. I'll remember to have tissues handy when I'm reading it!"Thank you, Angela! Yes . . . all the tissues!
