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224
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman follows Ash as she cares for her terminally ill best friend, Edi, in a hospice center during her final days, reflecting on their lifelong friendship, mortality, and Ash's own personal struggles and relationships. The narrative explores themes of death, grief, and human connection. The source material features depictions of terminal illness, death, grieving, and drug use.
Heartwarming
Emotional
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Humorous
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We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman has received mixed reviews. Praised for its emotional depth and relatable characters, readers appreciate the raw exploration of grief and friendship. However, some found the pacing uneven and the tone occasionally too heavy. Overall, it’s an evocative read that resonates with those who enjoy heartfelt, character-driven narratives.
Ideal for those who cherish heartfelt narratives, fans of We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman will appreciate emotional depth, poignant humor, and the complexities of lifelong friendship. Similar in spirit to The Friend by Sigrid Nunez and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
42,113 ratings
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224
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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