The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud
The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
288
Novel • Fiction
Marblehead, Massachusetts • 2000s
2004
Adult
16+ years
HL780L
Super Short Summary
The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood follows Charlie, who survives a car accident that kills his brother Sam. Charlie, able to see spirits since then, communicates with Sam's ghost nightly. Years later, he meets Tess, whose spirit appears at the cemetery after her boat capsizes. Their relationship deepens as Charlie helps Tess's spirit navigate the afterlife and makes personal decisions about life and love.
Bittersweet
Emotional
Mysterious
Romantic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
56,705 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood offers a compelling blend of romance and supernatural elements, engaging readers with its emotional depth and imaginative storyline. Some appreciate its heartwarming nature and the exploration of grief and redemption. However, others find the plot predictable and characters underdeveloped. Overall, it is a touching read with both strengths and flaws.
Who Should Read The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud?
The ideal reader for Ben Sherwood's The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud enjoys emotionally driven narratives blending romance, tragedy, and the supernatural. Fans of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook or Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven will appreciate this gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption.
56,705 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Novel • Fiction
Marblehead, Massachusetts • 2000s
2004
Adult
16+ years
HL780L
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