Reviews

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons

kelliepalmer's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-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

3.0

rseykora's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

Similar story line as A Man Called Ove. Eudora meets young Rose who is filled with excitement and surprises. Eudora is ready to die and makes plans to die on her own terms in Switzerland, but as her friendship with Rose blossoms, Eudora is content to stay in England. Through well placed flashbacks, we learn of the experiences that shaped Eudora's life. Well written with loveable characters. 

shelbhew's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

deanab's review against another edition

4.0

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishing for the Advanced Ready copy of this book. It is a thoroughly enjoyable story about Eudora being tired of living at 85 years old when she befriends a new neighbor, 10-yr old Rosie. While I liked Eudora, it was Rosie who stole the show. I absolutely adored her character, which is what made me want to have Eudora keep living. I was looking for a little bit of a more emotional ending, more similar to A Man Called Ove, so I found the end a bit underwhelming. However, it is a very nice, heartwarming story about multi-generational relationships and how they can truly make a difference in our lives. I would recommend it as a light read when it is published on Sept 8.

baileybellw's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

stace_elizabeth's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

shareen17's review against another edition

3.0

An elderly woman has decided she is finished with life but discovers through some new relationships that it's never too late to have a positive influence on others and work through problems in our past.

sea_tea_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad

5.0

The bittersweet evolution of a cantankerous curmudgeon, spurred by the new friendship with her young neighbor. The concept of the story presents an interesting juxtaposition — a typically morbid topic told from a different perspective — that somewhat reduces the shock factor. 

The narration of this audiobook was top notch. It was as if I was hearing from Eudora herself.

5 ⭐

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Murder and Abandonment

bookishnan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.0

wandering_canuck's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? No

3.5

An enjoyable read about an elderly woman who plans to go out on her own terms. Eudora has lived a life filled with heartbreak. At 85 years old she decides to go to Switzerland to die on her own terms. A young family moves in next door and throws a cog into that wheel. 

Loveable characters and a story to get you to reflect on the way you are living your life. More reflective than sad, and a story that reminds us that older people are still people.