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I'll Come to You by Rebecca Kauffman
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ll Come to You is a beautifully written glimpse into the lives of one family over the course of 1995. The story follows Ellen, a woman struggling after divorce, her son Paul and daughter-in-law Corinne, who are dealing with fertility issues, Corinne’s parents as they grapple with aging and dementia, and Corinne’s brother, Rob, who recently lost custody of his sons. Kauffman’s characters are so richly developed and complex, you feel like you know some version of them in your own life. Their stories all come together to create a chaotic, sad, joyful, and darkly funny family drama that perfectly captures the nuances of humanity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Dementia
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
5.0
This book is raw, heartbreaking, and moving. It opens your eyes to the hardships that gay people had to face during this time and the pressure on them to remain hidden. It was sometimes humorous while also being rather depressing. This book was written perfectly, ugly truth and all.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
5.0
I went into this book not knowing what to expect and it blew me away. I was perfectly written. Amor Towles is brilliant and a terrific writer. The Count was such a likeable character that I was rooting for him non-stop. There we dark moments but overall this was a rather uplifting book and it was such an enjoyable read.