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We All Want Impossible Things

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Catherine Newman

We All Want Impossible Things

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

42,113 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We All Want Impossible Things?

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.

4.2

42,113 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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