bamxo
Written on Jun 14, 2024
Not only the truth of what happened that dreadful night, but also the truth that although you sometimes lose the people you love, they are always with you. That it's not good to shut yourself off, and if you lose someone it's okay to make new friends. You should.
I feel indifferent in regards to the Jamal story line. The short story didn't need it, probably would have worked better without it.
The story gave me goosebumps vibes. The books not the show. (If you ignore Jamal/any romance interests) I wish the book was longer, because I guess I always do when I enjoy them.
I liked the setting, the disability rep, the LGBTQ rep, and the fact that it explored grief in a new way.
Talking to a dead person, someone we miss, believing we are seeing them and doing tasks for them is grief. We seek to encourage the fantasy that satisfies our souls, without allowing the reality of the fact they are gone to sink in, the longer you can pretend, the less it hurts. This is denial.
Overall, a lovely short read.
4 satisfied stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐