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A review by beckychristina
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Inspired by the unexpected death of their friend in college, five friends come together during times of crisis to host living funerals for one another. Over the decades, they make sure their friends know how they feel about them, with nothing left unsaid.
I hesitated to pick this book up as, like The Guncle, the plot sounded a little too depressing for my tastes of late, but after many recommendations, I stopped resisting. Like The Guncle, I loved it. Rowley has a way of writing deeply emotional tales, that touch death and darkness with such hope and warmth, it’s hard to feel the sorrow through the joy. This book served as a good reminder of the value of good friendships.
I hesitated to pick this book up as, like The Guncle, the plot sounded a little too depressing for my tastes of late, but after many recommendations, I stopped resisting. Like The Guncle, I loved it. Rowley has a way of writing deeply emotional tales, that touch death and darkness with such hope and warmth, it’s hard to feel the sorrow through the joy. This book served as a good reminder of the value of good friendships.