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The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth
4.25
emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a story of unforgettable love set in an assisted-living facility that will move you. 
The main characters were all very well developed. It was moving, evocative, emotional and captivating. I was engaged from start to finish.

It is impressive when a book can be charming and uplifting, while also sad and devastating to read. Stories centered around characters experience Alzheimer's are always harder to read as they can be so heartbreaking. This one also discusses grief, and I appreciated how the author explored childhood grief through the character of Clemintine, Eve's daughter. 

It is probably my favourite Sally Hepworth novel to date and I wish they still wrote books like this!