The Life Impossible

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Grace Winters has nothing left to lose. Her son and husband are both gone, leaving her with nothing but grief and regrets. So when a surprise letter from a long-lost friend offers her a chance to start over, Grace doesn’t hesitate.

Moving to Ibiza was not on Grace’s plan in life, but it may be exactly what she needs. The life she finds on this island is anything but predictable, as Grace quickly finds herself embroiled in a mystery like no other.

My Review:

A few years ago, I read Matt Haig for the first time (The Midnight Library), which broke me. So, obviously, I went into The Life Impossible with exceptionally high expectations, which probably wasn’t too fair for me to do.

While there were parts I enjoyed about The Life Impossible, ultimately, I didn’t get the reading experience I had hoped for or expected. I think if I hadn’t gone into it with expectations, I might have enjoyed it more. So, I would strongly urge readers to go into this with open eyes and minimal assumptions. It will help, I think.

I love the moral of the story, with Grace Winters finding a new lease on life. That point is perfect. Likewise, I did enjoy the surprising mystical element. It’s just the rest that was merely, okay?

The biggest problem is the pacing. This novel simply takes too long to get from point A to B, with the parts in between serving little purpose, at least for this reader. I do hope there are readers who were able to love this book as much as it deserves to be loved.

Highlights:
Magical Realism
Contemporary Fiction
Paying It Forward
Other Realms

Trigger Warnings:
Death & Loss
Trauma

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