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A review by katietotallybooked
The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
4.25
This is a story of unforgettable love set in an assisted-living facility that will move you.
The main characters were all very well developed. It was moving, evocative, emotional and captivating. I was engaged from start to finish.
It is impressive when a book can be charming and uplifting, while also sad and devastating to read. Stories centered around characters experience Alzheimer's are always harder to read as they can be so heartbreaking. This one also discusses grief, and I appreciated how the author explored childhood grief through the character of Clemintine, Eve's daughter.
It is probably my favourite Sally Hepworth novel to date and I wish they still wrote books like this!
The main characters were all very well developed. It was moving, evocative, emotional and captivating. I was engaged from start to finish.
It is impressive when a book can be charming and uplifting, while also sad and devastating to read. Stories centered around characters experience Alzheimer's are always harder to read as they can be so heartbreaking. This one also discusses grief, and I appreciated how the author explored childhood grief through the character of Clemintine, Eve's daughter.
It is probably my favourite Sally Hepworth novel to date and I wish they still wrote books like this!