Reviews

How to Talk to a Widower by Jonathan Tropper

caitpoytress's review

4.0

Touching and funny as hell. Tropper's a great writer and I can't wait to check out more of his books.

felo's review

5.0

Too accurate description of grieving the loss of the loved one, too accurate picture of interpersonal dynamics on different levels, this book is as funny as indepth.

pvalenciaaa's review against another edition

5.0

I'm a huge fan of Jonathan Tropper, and I think How to Talk to a Widower is my favorite of his. It was hilariously moving and it's one of those books you wish never ended. Great book!

kessejeen's review

emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alissynia's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lisaeirene's review against another edition

3.0

This was a good story about grief, dealing with starting to date after becoming a widower and healing. Doug is kind of a mess but I found him endearing and I liked the characters and story a lot.

sanmarri's review against another edition

4.0

Я читала все книги Джонатана Троппера, и это была последняя нечитанная мной книга. Увы, она оказалась и самой слабой. Для меня Джонатан Троппер - это Эрленд Лу и Уильям Сатклифф в одном флаконе, совмещающий прекрасную наивность первого и совершенную безбашенность действия второго.
В этой книге фирменная трогательность Троппера присутствует, а вот насыщенность действия нет. Вероятно, дело в том, что мне не близка тема (к счастью!), но все же это не самая моя любимая у него книга.
Главный персонаж - вдовец Дуглас Паркер, который изо всех сил пытается примириться с потерей жены, но пока терпит неудачу за неудачей. Как водится, героя Троппера поддерживают члены его многочисленной и нетривиальной семьи, которые и сами не всегда способны разобраться со своими проблемами.
Словом, почитать можно, но лучше начинать все же с других его книг.

courtthebookgirl's review

4.0

Another fantastic Tropper book. All of his books get compared against THE book, This is Where I Leave You. This one will come a close second- I really enjoyed it, loved the characters, and loved the story. I have just found that you can't go wrong with a Tropper novel!

clskvarce's review against another edition

5.0

I have yet to be disappointed with any of Jonathan Tropper's novels. I love his wit and his emotion. In this novel, Tropper again created an interesting cast of a characters, and a soulful narrator to put it all in perspective. Doug Parker is up there on par with Joe Goffman. I wish they were real men so I could meet them!!! Great book, keep writing Jonathan, I need more!!!

arivasfdz's review against another edition

5.0

Loved this book so very much. I thought I would give it a try since it’s usually not something I reach for and I’m so glad I did. This story is a raw and honest look into what life after a major loss looks like for a young widower. I so appreciated the dysfunction found in Doug’s life and family and the snarky yet earnest way Doug approached life after losing the love of his life. This book warmed my heart in an unexpected way and even though the subject matter is rather grim, I found myself smiling as I read. Would definitely recommend this to anybody who needs a tough as nails, yet somehow warm and soft shoulder to cry on.