A review by jrosenfeld50
The Regrets by Amy Bonnaffons

5.0

I didn't expect to fall so wildly in love with this novel, which explores so many themes, from what it means to be whole, to how much we give and take in relationships, to what it means to be real. The language is lyrical but playful, the characters morose yet philosophical, and despite so much playing with death, there's a lightness to the story. My only frustration was that Thomas' story didn't conclude internally, where we could see it/experience it--it was summarily explained to us through a character who was himself a bit too convenient in his ability to fix the problems ailing Rachel. Nonetheless, I loved it.