I had some confused thoughts while reading The Loose Ends List. I wholly loved the idea of this book but the tone of the story in the first half didn't exactly suggest I take the issues at hand seriously. However, the second half of the book hit me hard and had me bawling. My eyes were leaking on its own (literally).
The Loose Ends List made me laugh which was unexpected (with that synopsis). The jokes were funny but some came off as insensitive and sometimes even offensive. The sarcastic nature made me a little uncomfortable but I kind of get that that's reality. It's honest in a way that we know these people exist and people do think along those lines so why try to pass it off as anything but what it is?
From the first moment I met Maddie I was surprised. She wasn't what I expected for sure. Maddie is rich and with that you get these cliché thoughts of hers that were rude and snobby. I wasn't a fan of hers until I saw how much she loved her family. The story showed me she was capable of caring for others and that redeemed her in my eyes. Some of her thoughts and actions made her kind and endearing. Her romance with Enzo was adorable but also bittersweet. He is totally her Bob Johns!
I very much loved the relationships depicted between the characters especially with Maddie's family. It was the strongest thing going in this book for me. Maddie was very close with her family (with the exception of a few for good reasons). Each had their share of flaws and problems but nothing too severe that couldn't be worked through. Then there are the Wishwellians who have become such a tight-knit group through their journey on the waters together. The joy, the grief and the sorrow will forever tie them to each other.
With the last third of this book my emotions were switched on high. What Maddie had with her grandma was so special. I loved every moment of their time together. On a personal note, I'm close with both my grandparents. It was devastating when I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to my grandfather. I would do anything to have had that chance (just a little bit more time with him) so I wouldn't hesitate if this chance came into my life.
Even though some of the characters and the tone of this book bothered me at first, The Loose Ends List won me over by the end. I cannot emphasize enough how much I wish the premise of this book was real. I would make the most of the opportunity and always treasure the sweet sorrow.
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A lovely book.
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