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ellemnope 's review for:
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead
by Emily Austin
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars.
This was an interesting read. It is a bit dark and definitely depressing, so I highly recommend checking the trigger warnings and other information before picking this up if you are a sensitive reader.
The writing is good, with an internal monologue type of delivery that really places the reader firmly in the mind of Gilda. She is a very complicated character in some ways, but also incredibly easy to identify with (at least she was for me).
The reading was a bit of a slower pace due to the structure and the heaviness of the content. The narrative is told in a bit of a choppy way, with small flashbacks taking place throughout the book amidst the present day movement. The primary story line is a journey through depression and anxiety and it hits incredibly hard. Austin definitely evokes emotional content very well.
Other than the protagonist, the majority of the characters felt a bit like sketch comics. They were there as basic shells, but they kind of floated in and out through Gilda's life. None of them were super concrete, though they did often act to present a lesson of sorts. This is not to say that they weren't well constructed. They definitely had purpose and were definable, but simply felt a bit muted in order to keep the focus solidly on Gilda. This kind of character construction, along with the fitful movement of the plot did feel a little Manic Pixie Dream Girl, but the underlying intent was very clear and there were good messages woven into the plot.
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is short and sweet, but hits with a big stick. It's heavily impactful and a strong thinking piece. The plot and character movement can be a bit strange, but this read definitely delivers.
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *
This was an interesting read. It is a bit dark and definitely depressing, so I highly recommend checking the trigger warnings and other information before picking this up if you are a sensitive reader.
The writing is good, with an internal monologue type of delivery that really places the reader firmly in the mind of Gilda. She is a very complicated character in some ways, but also incredibly easy to identify with (at least she was for me).
The reading was a bit of a slower pace due to the structure and the heaviness of the content. The narrative is told in a bit of a choppy way, with small flashbacks taking place throughout the book amidst the present day movement. The primary story line is a journey through depression and anxiety and it hits incredibly hard. Austin definitely evokes emotional content very well.
Other than the protagonist, the majority of the characters felt a bit like sketch comics. They were there as basic shells, but they kind of floated in and out through Gilda's life. None of them were super concrete, though they did often act to present a lesson of sorts. This is not to say that they weren't well constructed. They definitely had purpose and were definable, but simply felt a bit muted in order to keep the focus solidly on Gilda. This kind of character construction, along with the fitful movement of the plot did feel a little Manic Pixie Dream Girl, but the underlying intent was very clear and there were good messages woven into the plot.
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is short and sweet, but hits with a big stick. It's heavily impactful and a strong thinking piece. The plot and character movement can be a bit strange, but this read definitely delivers.
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *