Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer

36 reviews

samanthabreading's review

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

THIS is the kind of romance book I would love to read more and feel like I often cannot find! 

While I have no judgement towards the spicy preferences of others, I personally enjoy a romance genre with less, because in this book, Palmer filled those potential moments instead with yearning, cute banter, and building intimacy. 

While I didn’t often agree with many of the actions of the main characters, they eventually got out of their own way and it was sweet to see their relationship grow. 

I had the privilege of meeting Ellie Palmer with this book club and discussing her development process. Her tie in of supportive community not just through romantic love but friendship, especially in navigating the FMC’s healing with BRCA1 (and how it was so much more than just the fertility aspect) was also a reason of why I enjoyed this book so much. The side characters had a presence and a purpose that I don’t often see in the romance books I have read. 

Lastly, as a MN girlie, I could not get enough of authentic state locations and local spots! Will read this author again. 😊 
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deetabz's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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kellyc_reads13's review

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medium-paced

4.0

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afonsecana's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I throuroghly enjoyed this book! I wasn't sure what to expect but I really liked it! Once I started I couldn't put it down.
I liked the chemistry between the main characters. I also apreciated that we could feel that they were made for eachother, but not in a obvious way. I also enjoyed they way grief was portrayed, over a person and over cancer. The author was able to write about heavy topics in a lighter way, while showing the reader a different point of view.
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lauren_lovestoread's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

4.5

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allison_loves_to_read's review

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fast-paced

3.5

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callmandy's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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lauraelovesbooks's review

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emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

I picked up this book because of the blurb from Abby Jimenez  and I am so thankful I did. I loved how cozy this story was, all the while dealing in deep emotions and existential discovery. 

It is so lovely to have a story that celebrates a quiet life. This book is for anyone who dreads having to provide a ‘fun fact’ about themselves or sheepishly (but secretly gleefully) describes their weekends where they didn’t leave their house.


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greatestheights's review

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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livaausma's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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