A review by onkenzisshelf
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

challenging emotional inspiring sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What I Liked:
  • This book dealt with SO many things well: Death, sickness, grief, loss. This book made me FEEL a lot of really strong emotions surrounding death and grief specifically. 
  • The concept of this was so unique and so heartwrenching. I love how the story was told through literal storytelling, and I loved how big of a role art played.
  • The characters were so real and their stories so genuine.
  • I really felt like I was in Lenni's head. I loved her friendships with Fr. Arthur and New Nurse. 
  • I cried, really, really hard at the end.
    I love how Margot continued to finish her stories even after Lenni died
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What I Disliked/Wanted More Of:
  • Derek was unnecessary honestly. 
  • I have pretty bad death anxiety and this book really messed with that. 
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