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stefito0o's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
cfields98's review
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dmsullivan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.0
The story pulled me in at the beginning, with our main character Janica and her chance occurrence meeting Steffan during a dark time in his life. Janica is able to connect with Steffan and bring him home, where she meets his brother Thomas and thus begins the main storyline.
The story touches on love, hope, loss, challenges, terminal illness, depression, suicidal thoughts and death. It has overall themes of living in the moment, and appreciating what you have as it could all be taken away in a second. I appreciate Janica's outlook on life and her specifics on colors as they tie into positive memories in her life.
I feel almost bad giving this 3 stars - This was a decent book. The writing structure itself wasn't my favorite, but also understand the original book was written in German and translated into English, so I can understand how things may not translate exactly. However, while it wasn't a long book, it started to feel long to me and I found myself skipping over sections of text that were repetitive and didn't add much to the narrative (again may have been due to the translation). I also understood having the story start off with Steffan and Janica so Janica could meet Thomas, but felt that Steffan took a back seat for most of the book until the ending (which also seemed to go on very long).
I appreciate what the author was going for, but overall, this one missed the mark for me.
The story touches on love, hope, loss, challenges, terminal illness, depression, suicidal thoughts and death. It has overall themes of living in the moment, and appreciating what you have as it could all be taken away in a second. I appreciate Janica's outlook on life and her specifics on colors as they tie into positive memories in her life.
I feel almost bad giving this 3 stars - This was a decent book. The writing structure itself wasn't my favorite, but also understand the original book was written in German and translated into English, so I can understand how things may not translate exactly. However, while it wasn't a long book, it started to feel long to me and I found myself skipping over sections of text that were repetitive and didn't add much to the narrative (again may have been due to the translation). I also understood having the story start off with Steffan and Janica so Janica could meet Thomas, but felt that Steffan took a back seat for most of the book until the ending (which also seemed to go on very long).
I appreciate what the author was going for, but overall, this one missed the mark for me.
leamaicarter's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve never had a book pull on my heart strings as much as this. Noa writes in a way like no other author I’ve read, truly capturing every moment. A book about love and heartbreak as well as illness, death and the brutal reality we have to face.
At first I thought it was going to be a book about Steffan and his journey through depression, but instead it turned out to be so much more. A true love story and how nothing can stand in the way of true love if it’s meant to be. Not even the worst illness.
At some points this read similar to The Fault In Our Stars by John Green and also followed a familiar story line. If you enjoyed reading that book then I suggest reading this.
At first I thought it was going to be a book about Steffan and his journey through depression, but instead it turned out to be so much more. A true love story and how nothing can stand in the way of true love if it’s meant to be. Not even the worst illness.
At some points this read similar to The Fault In Our Stars by John Green and also followed a familiar story line. If you enjoyed reading that book then I suggest reading this.
cait's review
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
sugarplumpfairy's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a poignant, uplifting story. Having said that, it had me cryring, ugly crying, at that, several times. I found there were times that I wanted to carry on reading, but had to give myself a time out to regroup before I could do so.
This was a beautiful read and the author had such a lovely way with words and phrasing of things. I shall definitely look out for more of her work.
This was a beautiful read and the author had such a lovely way with words and phrasing of things. I shall definitely look out for more of her work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Death of parent
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This was translated from German, and at times I felt the English was just a little unnatural ... very likely the result of translation. I was listening to audio, and Janica, was pronounced Yanika, which I would NOT have done on my own (even knowing this was German in origin) as I have a niece named Janika. There were other very German sounding names as well. Steffan is with the German Special Forces Unit. Other than those two things, the story wasn't overtly German.
Really, this was just sad. Steffan's situation is sad. Janica's sickness in her youth, dealing with the sick kids. Her relationship ... just sad.
Most of the characters are just a little too good to be true. Just a tad too perfect.
I liked the "color" concept. Consistent throughout the book, and with the title/cover.
Not overtly religious, although a pastor is a good friend, and there is a bit of talk of what "heaven" or the afterlife might be like.
Quick and easy read. Part of KU, both kindle copy and audio. Narrator was fine, just a tad breathless and earnest in her approach and voicing.
Really, this was just sad. Steffan's situation is sad. Janica's sickness in her youth, dealing with the sick kids. Her relationship ... just sad.
Most of the characters are just a little too good to be true. Just a tad too perfect.
I liked the "color" concept. Consistent throughout the book, and with the title/cover.
Not overtly religious, although a pastor is a good friend, and there is a bit of talk of what "heaven" or the afterlife might be like.
Quick and easy read. Part of KU, both kindle copy and audio. Narrator was fine, just a tad breathless and earnest in her approach and voicing.