Book Review: The Collected Regrets of Clover - Mikki Brammer

  

Book Review: 4 stars

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, for which I thank them.

“The Collected Regrets of Clover” is a debut novel by Mikki Brammer. Having lost a parent about 18 months ago, I knew this was going to be a difficult book for me to read. In some points, it was - but it was also comforting (except when I wished that my parent had had someone like Clover to have been in the room upon the time of passing). I greatly enjoyed the depth that went into the “death doula” concept. I also liked how Clove had her routine and while a bit lonely, she was content. Around the 60% mark, the book took a wander into a direction I had hoped it wouldn’t, but I realized that it was necessary for the book - and Clover - to grow. I greatly enjoyed the sensitivity around grieving (and, yes, I too was tired of the questions asked upon my parent’s passing). I liked how Clover tried to fulfill the regret of those who passed under her care (while dying my hair blue wouldn’t make my top 10 list of regrets, I can see how for someone it could be). There’s a lot to think about from this book - not only about death, but also life. A well written book - and I can understand why some have suggested that if you liked “The Midnight Library” (Haig) that you would like this one. I’d say that if you felt the feels reading Midnight Library, you’ll (again) feel the feels. BTW, I feel compelled to note, I read this book in one day.