{Book Review} Death and Other Inconveniences by Lesley Crewe
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Book Details
Death & Other Inconveniences by Lesley Crewe
Published by Vagrant Press on June 18, 2024
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Family Life, Women's Literature
Format: Paperback
Pages: 280
Source: EdelweissNational bestselling author Lesley Crewe's new novel explores widowhood, complicated family dynamics, and growing up at any age.
Well, Dick's dead. Now what?
Margo, his widow, is trying to dodge the tsunami of paperwork coming her way. She doesn't want to deal with the details―why do you think she was married in the first place? Dick always handled the drudgery.
Monty, Margo's ex-husband (the first one, not the dead one), is trying to support Margo―who seems to be finally entering adulthood at the tender age of sixty-two. Their daughter Julia knows Margo needs her, but between work complications, house complications, and genius-yet-useless son complications, Julia's gasping for air already. Dead Dick's ex-wife Carole and their daughter Velma consider a Margo a maneater thanks to a few long-ago indiscretions, so the funeral is a nightmare. Life in New Brunswick lately is a tornado of siblings, children, pets, marriages, health issues, and endless bureaucracies.
And at the centre of it all is Margo, living alone for the very first time, trying to endure everyone else's judgements about the woman she is when she doesn't even know herself. Maybe a cat will help. (The cat doesn't help.)
How old do you have to be to come of age?
....and has anyone seen Dick's will?
With humour and heart, national bestseller Lesley Crewe walks readers through the incredibly disruptive domino effects of the death of one unremarkable man.
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- Crewe, Lesley (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 280 Pages - 06/18/2024 (Publication Date) - Vagrant Press (Publisher)
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My thoughts on Death and Other Inconveniences
Death and Other Inconveniences by Lesley Crewe is a heartfelt exploration of life’s tougher moments, filled with subtle humor that lightens the weight of its more serious themes.
The novel delves into family secrets, grief, and personal transformation, but Crewe’s ability to infuse wit into everyday situations makes the journey feel both poignant and refreshingly relatable.
With a gentle balance of emotional depth and humor, the story offers a touching reflection on navigating life’s inevitable challenges while still finding joy, laughter, and connection amidst the struggle.
It’s never too late to grow up, but doing it in Margo’s unique style makes this an entertaining book. I laughed, commiserated with several characters, and even learned a few lessons along the way.
This is the first novel I have read from Lesley Crewe, but it won’t be the last!
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About Lesley Crewe
Lesley Crewe:
I love the ordinary moments.
I celebrate everyday things.
They are too often lost in the race for something grand. I hold dear our humdrum routines. These accumulating hours make up our lifetimes and when we remember, it is always the simplest of pleasures that make us happy. These are the memories I create in my books.
Hubby and I were raised in Montreal but have lived in the same house in rural Cape Breton for forty-five years. It remains a sanctuary for our children and pets, both living and remembered. My writing began as an exercise in trying to understand my world and quickly became something that brought me joy. I dearly love my family, my little granddaughters Gia Elizabeth and Anna Moon, all creatures great and small, children’s books, and breathing in the wild ocean air.
Also, raisin tea biscuits.
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This was a surprisingly good book.