Expressing the same type of magical thinking explored in Sher's memoir, Amen, Amen, Amen, the novel delineates destructive and healthy responses to loss, and shows that beauty and continuity can exist amid tragedy. The supporting characters lean towards the wacky-but-good-hearted type, supplying that witty banter so loved by John Green's fans...Lenny's story is both poignant and hilarious, reminiscent of the dark humor in Jesse Andrew's Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. A strong choice for fans of relationship fiction, who may appreciate a lovingly irreverent approach to grief. The novel's pacing is occasionally uneven, but Lenny's grief feels palpable and honest.
Expressing the same type of magical thinking explored in Sher's memoir, Amen, Amen, Amen, the novel delineates destructive and healthy responses to loss, and shows that beauty and continuity can exist amid tragedy. The supporting characters lean towards the wacky-but-good-hearted type, supplying that witty banter so loved by John Green's fans...Lenny's story is both poignant and hilarious, reminiscent of the dark humor in Jesse Andrew's Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. A strong choice for fans of relationship fiction, who may appreciate a lovingly irreverent approach to grief. The novel's pacing is occasionally uneven, but Lenny's grief feels palpable and honest.