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A review by 1jessicabearx
You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
“You have to live in the moment sometimes. Let life surprise you.”
I really wanted to love it. But Julie (MC) was insufferable and Sam seemed unhealthily controlling at times? The memory parts were so sweet but majority of the book I just felt uncomfortable because of Julie’s reactions to things :( I think I would’ve loved this book when I was a teenager though, but right now it really wasn’t for me. Maybe I'll try this again when my own life circumstances can relate more to Julie's as I can see why for someone grieving, this book would be the one.
I really wanted to love it. But Julie (MC) was insufferable and Sam seemed unhealthily controlling at times? The memory parts were so sweet but majority of the book I just felt uncomfortable because of Julie’s reactions to things :( I think I would’ve loved this book when I was a teenager though, but right now it really wasn’t for me. Maybe I'll try this again when my own life circumstances can relate more to Julie's as I can see why for someone grieving, this book would be the one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief