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A Strange Companion
Kat Richardson isn’t running away from grief; she’s just hiding out in a gloomy Welsh university town until she’s sure it’s gone. Now, one year, nine months, and 27 days after the climbing death of her first love, Gabe, she thinks she’s ready to venture out into the relationship world again. And Owen—a cake-baking, Super Ball-making chemistry student—appears to be a kind, funny, and very attractive option.
But the arrival of Kat’s newly adopted niece, Mai, forces her home to northern England, where she runs headfirst into all the memories of Gabe she’s tried to leave behind—and discovers that Mai stirs up an unnerving feeling of déjà vu. Before long, Kat’s logical, scientific beliefs about life after death are in battle with what she feels to be true—that reincarnation is real and Gabe has come back to her through Mai. The question now, is why?
Taking on the topics of love, loss, and how we deal with grief, A Strange Companion is a twisted love triangle among the living, the dead, and the reincarnated.
But the arrival of Kat’s newly adopted niece, Mai, forces her home to northern England, where she runs headfirst into all the memories of Gabe she’s tried to leave behind—and discovers that Mai stirs up an unnerving feeling of déjà vu. Before long, Kat’s logical, scientific beliefs about life after death are in battle with what she feels to be true—that reincarnation is real and Gabe has come back to her through Mai. The question now, is why?
Taking on the topics of love, loss, and how we deal with grief, A Strange Companion is a twisted love triangle among the living, the dead, and the reincarnated.
296 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2017
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About the author
Lisa Manterfield
14 books155 followersI’m Lisa Manterfield and I love telling stories.
I’m a curious cat and I’m fascinated by human behavior and what makes people tick.
I love fish-out-of-water stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations, especially if those situations delve into the unexplained.
I love digging up nuggets of history—not the vast sweeping stories of events that changed the world, but the personal stories of people making their way through life while history happened around them.
Like many of my characters, I grew up in the north of England. Although my hometown of Sheffield is a big city, I fell head-over-heels in love with the surrounding countryside and spent most of my early years outdoors.
In school, I became my county’s orienteering champion, which means I was a whizz at navigating with a map and compass, and thrashing my way through mud and brambles.
These days, you’re more likely to find me riding my bike at the beach or running (slowly) the trails near my home in California.
I’ve always loved adventure. My first expedition happened when I was two years old and I escaped through a gap in the fence around my family’s house. Ever since, I’ve loved exploring, whether that means heading into the woods for a hike, traveling to new countries, learning a new skill, or escaping into a great book.
Some of my favorite adventures include hiking the Inca Trail in Peru, climbing a via ferrata in Italy, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo, seeing elephants in the wild, performing in a play, teaching myself to play the bagpipes, learning to cook Indian food, canoeing down a river, and bicycling around Ireland.
Despite my love of adventure, most days you’ll find me in slippers, writing.
In my house, I am the fixer of all things broken and guardian of the bathtub spiders. I’m lucky enough to share my home with my lovely husband, and Felicity, my seriously over-indulged (and very curious) cat.
I’m a curious cat and I’m fascinated by human behavior and what makes people tick.
I love fish-out-of-water stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations, especially if those situations delve into the unexplained.
I love digging up nuggets of history—not the vast sweeping stories of events that changed the world, but the personal stories of people making their way through life while history happened around them.
Like many of my characters, I grew up in the north of England. Although my hometown of Sheffield is a big city, I fell head-over-heels in love with the surrounding countryside and spent most of my early years outdoors.
In school, I became my county’s orienteering champion, which means I was a whizz at navigating with a map and compass, and thrashing my way through mud and brambles.
These days, you’re more likely to find me riding my bike at the beach or running (slowly) the trails near my home in California.
I’ve always loved adventure. My first expedition happened when I was two years old and I escaped through a gap in the fence around my family’s house. Ever since, I’ve loved exploring, whether that means heading into the woods for a hike, traveling to new countries, learning a new skill, or escaping into a great book.
Some of my favorite adventures include hiking the Inca Trail in Peru, climbing a via ferrata in Italy, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo, seeing elephants in the wild, performing in a play, teaching myself to play the bagpipes, learning to cook Indian food, canoeing down a river, and bicycling around Ireland.
Despite my love of adventure, most days you’ll find me in slippers, writing.
In my house, I am the fixer of all things broken and guardian of the bathtub spiders. I’m lucky enough to share my home with my lovely husband, and Felicity, my seriously over-indulged (and very curious) cat.
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March 23, 2017
I have read several books about reincarnation but I have to comment by saying that this book is one of the best ones I have read. It was not just about lost loves or believing but also about life itself. The lesson to take away from this book is "Life is too short, Don't let it pass you by, Savor every moment".
Readers like me did not get to meet Gabe prior to his death. So I did not get to experience his relationship with Kat. Yet, through Mai and Kat's memories of Gabe; I felt like I did get a glimpse of who he was and just how special he was to Kat. It was easy to believe that Gabe was back in a way through Mai. Every time that she reacted to Kat, she pulled me in a little more deeper. All of the other characters in the story were just as much a part of the story as Kat and Mai were. It was nice that Kat did not fight her logical side but went into the journey she was experiencing with an open mind. A Strange Companion is full of great characters, and a memorizing storyline that sticks with you long after you have finished the book!
Readers like me did not get to meet Gabe prior to his death. So I did not get to experience his relationship with Kat. Yet, through Mai and Kat's memories of Gabe; I felt like I did get a glimpse of who he was and just how special he was to Kat. It was easy to believe that Gabe was back in a way through Mai. Every time that she reacted to Kat, she pulled me in a little more deeper. All of the other characters in the story were just as much a part of the story as Kat and Mai were. It was nice that Kat did not fight her logical side but went into the journey she was experiencing with an open mind. A Strange Companion is full of great characters, and a memorizing storyline that sticks with you long after you have finished the book!
March 20, 2017
It's been a few days since I finished reading this novel, but the characters are still with me. This emotionally-charged story of lost love, family, and the "strange companion" we'll all have to spend time with at some point (or several points) in our lives, explores what it means to let go, and how we can choose to open ourselves to a new chapter in our lives.
Highly recommended for fans of paranormal fiction, and those curious about reincarnation. A must-read for anyone dealing with death and the grief that follows a great loss.
Highly recommended for fans of paranormal fiction, and those curious about reincarnation. A must-read for anyone dealing with death and the grief that follows a great loss.
April 4, 2017
I don’t believe in reincarnation, so I began reading this story holding my Kindle in one hand while nervously fingering the cross of my necklace with the other. The only reason I picked up a book like this is because I have read Lisa’s nonfiction work and know for certain that she can tell an engaging story. I was not disappointed.
A Strange Companion surprised me in so many ways! I didn’t expect a writer who is so relatively new to published fiction to expertly craft such rich descriptions of South Wales and Sheffield, or create charming English characters like Kat, with her funny bits of dialogue. (“No one but me has seen my smalls in years!”) And yes, in this fictional world the main character spends time pursuing the idea that her dead boyfriend has been reincarnated, but the author deftly uses this and other brow-raising situations (gay men adopting a baby) to create surprising plot twists throughout the story. (Get ready to learn some Mandarin Chinese. It’s important!)
With each new scene, I found myself shaking my head for poor Kat; I forgot what all that insecurity was like in my late teens and early twenties, and strangely it made me feel young again as I began to identify with her. When Kat gets back home to Sheffield there are so many laugh-out-loud moments that this crazy girl finds herself in, as she grapples with loss while trying to process her family’s changing dynamics. I couldn’t wait to turn the page!
I hope you enjoy the story. It’s an adventure.
By the way, I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I liked it so much, I purchased a copy on Amazon to support the author in her work!
A Strange Companion surprised me in so many ways! I didn’t expect a writer who is so relatively new to published fiction to expertly craft such rich descriptions of South Wales and Sheffield, or create charming English characters like Kat, with her funny bits of dialogue. (“No one but me has seen my smalls in years!”) And yes, in this fictional world the main character spends time pursuing the idea that her dead boyfriend has been reincarnated, but the author deftly uses this and other brow-raising situations (gay men adopting a baby) to create surprising plot twists throughout the story. (Get ready to learn some Mandarin Chinese. It’s important!)
With each new scene, I found myself shaking my head for poor Kat; I forgot what all that insecurity was like in my late teens and early twenties, and strangely it made me feel young again as I began to identify with her. When Kat gets back home to Sheffield there are so many laugh-out-loud moments that this crazy girl finds herself in, as she grapples with loss while trying to process her family’s changing dynamics. I couldn’t wait to turn the page!
I hope you enjoy the story. It’s an adventure.
By the way, I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I liked it so much, I purchased a copy on Amazon to support the author in her work!
March 24, 2019
A good book about grief, which does become a strange companion, especially to the teenagers. A young woman begins to believe in reincarnation, possibly because no one has tried to help her cope with her extreme losses. This is worth the read, altho, the girl does get carried away a few times. She has a very difficult time explaining herself and lies quite easily. I would recommend this book to anyone who has lost a loved one or two.
March 25, 2017
was given the opportunity to review Lisa Manterfield’s new novel,
A Strange Companion
, prior to its release. Before I get to the review, I want to say that I received a complimentary early review copy from the publisher for review purposes. No other compensation has been received or implied for this review, nor was I given guidance about review content. All the opinions expressed here are my own.Having said all that, A Strange Companion comes out April 4th. Friends, you want this one.
OK, for those of you who prefer bite-sized reviews, here you go:
Lisa Manterfield has written a beautiful, evocative story of love and grief and the unknowable paths we each must walk to find our way back to life. A Strange Companion is like tubing down the Anduin through Lothlórien in June: quirky, delightful mysteries and surprises round every bend.
Now, for those of you who prefer a little more substance with your meal, dinner is served:
I’ve been fortunate to not experience firsthand the harrowing grief of the loss of a loved one, but Lisa Manterfield’s debut novel, A Strange Companion , took me inside the grieving heart of nineteen-year-old university student Kat Richardson as she navigates the sorrow of losing her first love. Ms. Manterfield tells Kat’s story from extreme close-up, letting her reader experience Kat’s shock, pain, denial, hope, defeat, and confusion through her heroine’s eyes and soul.
Written in an effortless, fluid style, A Strange Companion is a charming love story riddled with guilt and shame, as well as a quest for forgiveness, compassion, and redemption. Considering Kat’s struggle with love, loss, and saying goodbye to the ghosts of her past, A Strange Companion is remarkably down to earth and often delightfully quirky. There’s a lot to love about Kat Richardson, and I found myself rooting for her from page one.
So what is the gist of the story? Well, rather than retell Kat’s story (without spoilers!), it makes sense to let Ms. Manterfield do it:
Kat Richardson isn’t running away from grief; she’s just hiding out in a gloomy Welsh university town until she’s sure it’s gone. Now, one year, nine months, and 27 days after the climbing death of her first love, Gabe, she thinks she’s ready to venture out into the relationship world again. And Owen—a cake-baking, Super Ball-making chemistry student—appears to be a kind, funny, and very attractive option.
But the arrival of Kat’s newly adopted niece, Mai, forces her home to northern England, where she runs headfirst into all the memories of Gabe she’s tried to leave behind—and discovers that Mai stirs up an unnerving feeling of déjà vu. Before long, Kat’s logical, scientific beliefs about life after death are in battle with what she feels to be true—that reincarnation is real and Gabe has come back to her through Mai. The question now, is why?
In addition to Kat’s internal struggles with grief, the family relationships explored throughout A Strange Companion resonate with frank, psychological truth, contrasting the ebb and flow of familial tension and missed opportunities against the small victories of finding common ground. These connections, powerful reminders of our own shared experiences in our day-to-day lives, resonate no less authentically in Kat’s.
Lisa Manterfield is a terrific storyteller and writer, and A Strange Companion is a wonderful success. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
A Strange Companion can be ordered in digital format here: http://bit.ly/2nXgDxz. (Rumor has it a print version will be available soon, and readers who pre-order by April 3, 2017 using the link I provided will receive six of Kat Richardson’s recipes used in the book. Yum!)
More information about Lisa Manterfield and her work can be found at her website: http://lisamanterfield.com.
April 28, 2018
Thanks to the publicist for the review copy in exchange of my honest opinion.
This has been one of the few books that I've read that has the topic of reincarnation. I did like the story and it did manage to pull off a few tears from me, but there were some points inside the story that did not sit well with me. The one that stood out most in my opinion was that the MC was so shattered from the loss of someone she loved and yet her family failed to help her through the process of resignation. We are talking about a death of someone that goes over two years. Kat (the MC) struggles throughout the whole book looking for signs of Gabe (her passed away boyfriend) inside the body of her new niece which creates a series of conflicts.
The story is definitely heart breaking and despite the reasons above, I still enjoyed it. It is a book about grief, desperation, loss and the hard process of resignation after losing someone you loved.
This has been one of the few books that I've read that has the topic of reincarnation. I did like the story and it did manage to pull off a few tears from me, but there were some points inside the story that did not sit well with me. The one that stood out most in my opinion was that the MC was so shattered from the loss of someone she loved and yet her family failed to help her through the process of resignation. We are talking about a death of someone that goes over two years. Kat (the MC) struggles throughout the whole book looking for signs of Gabe (her passed away boyfriend) inside the body of her new niece which creates a series of conflicts.
The story is definitely heart breaking and despite the reasons above, I still enjoyed it. It is a book about grief, desperation, loss and the hard process of resignation after losing someone you loved.
July 29, 2017
This book entertained me that's about it. I'm glad the book ended without concluding if Gabe was reincarnated or if the grief Kat felt was creating a delusion just to keep Gabe near her even after death because she struggled to let him go. I was disturbed that a child was being used this way behind her parents back just to feed in my opinion, Kat's delusional idea that Gabe was Mai. I think the story repeated itself to much but then again that was the idea behind Kat's grief. She couldn't stop being obsessive over Gabe and her love. Not only that she clung to the day he died, not allowing herself to focus on celebrating the life he had and learning to move on from his death. She avoided being in the present with the living by constantly going back to memories of Gabe. Overall, this book wasn't that bad, it was simply okay and kept me slightly entertained.
April 4, 2017
An incredible debut novel
I've read Lisa's other books and I wasn't sure what to expect from her first fiction.
However she grabbed me in first sentence and I found the book incredibly hard to put down. The central theme is of grieving and getting to a place where we can move on and Lisa takes the reader through this in an incredibly moving and thoughtful way. Having lost close family I could really resonate with Kat and I shed a few tears with her.
A wonderful and really well written debut novel and I look forward to reading more from Lisa.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book, which I received from the publisher.
I've read Lisa's other books and I wasn't sure what to expect from her first fiction.
However she grabbed me in first sentence and I found the book incredibly hard to put down. The central theme is of grieving and getting to a place where we can move on and Lisa takes the reader through this in an incredibly moving and thoughtful way. Having lost close family I could really resonate with Kat and I shed a few tears with her.
A wonderful and really well written debut novel and I look forward to reading more from Lisa.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book, which I received from the publisher.
June 27, 2017
Kat is a student at university but she doesn't get back home much. Her boyfriend, Gabe, died unexpectedly nearly two years ago so it's hard for her to go back and face all of the memories that come from being where the two of them shared their lives together. When her brother brings home his adopted daughter Kat finds herself back home for a few weeks. The strange thing is she feels a connection to her new niece, Mai, and thinks she could be Gabe reincarnated.
Yes, I said reincarnated but don't give up yet!
This is a story of a young girl learning to handle her grief rather than a paranormal adventure story. Readers who have lost anyone in their lives should find some comfort in Kat's story. There's more than one way to handle the death of a loved one and Lisa Manterfield shows that it's not always going to be graceful.
I enjoyed the characters in this story. Kat's family were interesting and added depth to this story. I may have teared up a time or two, but this won't be a book to sob over. Nice, quick read!
Yes, I said reincarnated but don't give up yet!
This is a story of a young girl learning to handle her grief rather than a paranormal adventure story. Readers who have lost anyone in their lives should find some comfort in Kat's story. There's more than one way to handle the death of a loved one and Lisa Manterfield shows that it's not always going to be graceful.
I enjoyed the characters in this story. Kat's family were interesting and added depth to this story. I may have teared up a time or two, but this won't be a book to sob over. Nice, quick read!
June 26, 2017
3.5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2017
I wanted to like this book, but the main character was rather unapproachable and the plot bordered between fantasy and real-life psychological. It needed to pick one and go with it.
May 14, 2020
The story was entertaining enough but the story line was a little out there for me.
April 21, 2019
This book was everything I wanted it to be. Beautifully written with stunning imagery, but more than that, the characters were so realistic, especially Kat who was more than human in her response to death. Some of her choices made me cringe and want to hide my eyes as she reaped the consequences, but mostly because it felt like it was happening to me - it was that good. I highly recommend this book. If this was the author’s first book she wrote, I can only imagine how incredible her other books are. I’m a fan.
March 27, 2017
It is really hard to do this story justice. Having lost a significant other in an age similar to Kat, the way this story is written echoes the emotions that I felt. Unfortunately or fortunately, I did not have a Mai. This story is really deep, so if you are looking for a fluff piece, you won’t find it with this book. Now, if you want to have a book hangover and get buried in the feels, grab your tissues and dig in. This story is so worth the tears you will shed.
July 16, 2017
This book introduces you to Kat Richardson, still grieving for Gabe. She only returns to her hometown when her brother's adopted daughter from China arrives.
With A Strange Companion, Lisa Manterfield has created a well elaborated story focussed on Kat and her dealing with grief. It was easy to get into the story; especially if you have lost a dear one, you understand at least some of Kat's take on things. Kat is of sufficient depth, likeable; I had the urge to support her, help her cope. Lisa Manterfield created a remarkable story that offers food for thought on a serious topic. The story proceeds at a steady pace, carefully portraying Kat and her feelings; it comprises some interesting turns, and has a really good flow.
This is a book for you if you like thoughtful stories covering a person's coping with loss and grief, as well as carefully elaborated plots with likeable characters.
Recommended.
A quote by the author: "I'm Lisa Manterfield and I love telling stories." - Having read this book, I can whole-heartedly confirm this - it shows.
With A Strange Companion, Lisa Manterfield has created a well elaborated story focussed on Kat and her dealing with grief. It was easy to get into the story; especially if you have lost a dear one, you understand at least some of Kat's take on things. Kat is of sufficient depth, likeable; I had the urge to support her, help her cope. Lisa Manterfield created a remarkable story that offers food for thought on a serious topic. The story proceeds at a steady pace, carefully portraying Kat and her feelings; it comprises some interesting turns, and has a really good flow.
This is a book for you if you like thoughtful stories covering a person's coping with loss and grief, as well as carefully elaborated plots with likeable characters.
Recommended.
A quote by the author: "I'm Lisa Manterfield and I love telling stories." - Having read this book, I can whole-heartedly confirm this - it shows.
August 3, 2017
I had the hardest time getting into this book. I usually love the books picked by onceuponabookclub but I just wasn't feeling this one. While I didn't really care for the book this paragraph located on page 250&251 really spoke to me: "But grief was a strange companion. It was the friend that made me unhappy, who picked all my sorest spots, who I wished I'd never met. And grief was the friend I went back to over and over and again. It had been easier to learn to live with grief than to break up with it and move on. Because moving on meant there was a chance to love again, and real love came with the risk of being hurt. Only now did I understood that the risk of being hurt was what made the love matter." Although I wasn't a huge fan of this book I've seen some good reviews so if it sounds interesting to you don't let me discourage you from reading it.
November 2, 2017
This is about how Kat went through a complicated grief process. It was difficult for her to transcend this experience which takes her to believe in reincarnation in order to have explanations that could help her in the healing process. She even put at risk her niece and others which for me was just part of the complicated grief stage she was. Her mood State not only affected her but also those who were near to her. She was very depressed, clinically depressed.
The book was slow. Sometimes I was angry and tire about Kat decisions and almost put the book down because of this. However, I think the author did a great description about how to cope with this process. It was a quick end but I loved the family dynamic to help Kat to manage the process and how their support helped her in the process.
The book was slow. Sometimes I was angry and tire about Kat decisions and almost put the book down because of this. However, I think the author did a great description about how to cope with this process. It was a quick end but I loved the family dynamic to help Kat to manage the process and how their support helped her in the process.
July 13, 2017
A Strange Companion by Lisa Manterfield explored the ways that we grieve. It looks different for everybody. There is a comfort in knowing that the ones who love us never truly leave us.
I enjoyed this story even though I am not convinced of the idea of reincarnation. I felt awkward for a lot of the book because I just didn't agree with the thoughts and actions of our protagonist, Kat, and I just wanted her to wake up and understand the ending message--I guess that's the point, though. She was grieving in her own way.
If you're like me and you enjoy finding the book title in the text, you'll love page 250 (paperback) the best. :)
If you enjoy this book, you might also enjoy the Newsoul series by Jodi Meadows (first book in series: Incarnate).
I enjoyed this story even though I am not convinced of the idea of reincarnation. I felt awkward for a lot of the book because I just didn't agree with the thoughts and actions of our protagonist, Kat, and I just wanted her to wake up and understand the ending message--I guess that's the point, though. She was grieving in her own way.
If you're like me and you enjoy finding the book title in the text, you'll love page 250 (paperback) the best. :)
If you enjoy this book, you might also enjoy the Newsoul series by Jodi Meadows (first book in series: Incarnate).
June 27, 2017
This was an interesting read. I don't believe in reincarnation, but I still liked reading about it as a possibility. The main character was written really well. She was trying to move on, but also felt really stuck, and seeing Mai made her feel crazy, but she knew it sounded crazy. I liked that she was trying to explain things away rationally, instead of just taking the crazy side and running with it. She was consistent, without being static. The end felt like it fit well, too. I liked that I could read this, and not believing in reincarnation, still enjoy the story and the mystery within.
July 1, 2017
I actually would like to give this book 3.5 stars. I really liked it in the beginning, and I liked it quite a bit over all... but about 3/4 way through I started to get really annoyed with Kat.
The story is interesting, well written and well told, but I just felt like when I maybe should have been feeling bad for Kat I more wanted to slap her and that pulled me out of the emotions. I also am on the fence in regards to how I feel about the Owen story line. . . not sure I am happy how that wraps up.
A good book, would recommend, just didn't quite connect for me in the end.
The story is interesting, well written and well told, but I just felt like when I maybe should have been feeling bad for Kat I more wanted to slap her and that pulled me out of the emotions. I also am on the fence in regards to how I feel about the Owen story line. . . not sure I am happy how that wraps up.
A good book, would recommend, just didn't quite connect for me in the end.
December 7, 2021
Just HOW an author tells a story, the first person point of view of the story, the vivid descriptions and the penetrating insights, keeps us engaged. But now, getting to hear her audio version, is even more a treat.
When the author asked me to listen to the prerelease audio version, I was happy to have this Strange Companion accompany me as a most charming companion. She could not have found a better reader.
When the author asked me to listen to the prerelease audio version, I was happy to have this Strange Companion accompany me as a most charming companion. She could not have found a better reader.
July 5, 2017
it was an interesting read for sure. monthly pick for the book club. there were times I was mad at some decisions the main character was making, but that happens for me time to time lol. I'm not sure I agreed with everything that happened in the book, and was little frustrated it just ends with not much closure on the new stuff
November 30, 2017
The main character was annoying to me, and I just felt like the story lacked.. I gave up forcing myself to finish it. It was just a little too far out for my taste, with her thinking the adopted baby from China was her old boyfriend who died, reincarnated. I couldn't really get into the story line of this book.
June 20, 2017
As I've read Lisa's non-fiction work, I was intrigued to read her novel. Whilst the subject matter isn't necessarily my thing, this is a well-told, engaging story, with likeable and amusing characters that keep you reading till the very end.
June 26, 2017
Parts of the book really fell flat for me, but every time I was thinking of giving up--it got better...and the end was well worth the journey! Don't give up on it--in the end it was well worth the time spent.
July 1, 2017
A different plot that leaves you wondering. It made me cry, which I loved it for, as well as hsted it for it. The ending didn't come together as well as I would have liked, but over all a good summer read.
July 27, 2017
A quick read with an interesting take on death, grief, reincarnation and the idea that what's true for one person may not be for another. A story of old lives and new ones and learning who you are. Let yourself fall into this book!
August 15, 2017
I have never read a book that I so disagreed with the main character.
Everything she did was in opposite contract to what I would do - what would be the rational thing to do. But I guess that might be the point - but it was very hard to empathize.
Everything she did was in opposite contract to what I would do - what would be the rational thing to do. But I guess that might be the point - but it was very hard to empathize.
September 18, 2017
Grief is a strange companion....
If you have ever lost someone close to you, especially a beloved partner, this will touch your heart. Struggling through grief is never easy and we all do it in our own ways. This book is about how Kat does it.
If you have ever lost someone close to you, especially a beloved partner, this will touch your heart. Struggling through grief is never easy and we all do it in our own ways. This book is about how Kat does it.
December 15, 2018
It was ok, I enjoyed opening the gifts along with the Once Upon a Book Club package although none of the gifts were really that good. The main character was a bit melodramatic for me and I think I would have preferred the book to go totally in to the paranormal.
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