Michelle’s review:
I bought this book out of pure instinct [alongside a rather catchy blurb] and, for once, made the correct choice! Also, having not heard anything about it previously, I was going in completely blind and recommend most people to do the same.
‘Maybe One Day’ portrays the fragility of life in an almost delicate manner, yet speaks honestly of the situation. I thoroughly enjoyed reading from Zoe (the protagonist)’s point of view and felt as though Olivia’s perspective was shown clearly without the need of a change in narrators. This allowed the reader to observe the characters from more than one angle, therefore being able to make a clearer judgment on the situation.
The plot was that of a sensitive topic – terminal illness – yet was portrayed in what can only be compared to the famous ‘the fault in our stars’ by John Green. This was not a cancer book; it as a book highlighting the effects of cancer and how much we take for granted. It also portrayed a great friendship between the two main characters, one that, at the beginning, can either be seen as relatable or idealistic. I felt as though the idea of this relationship and how it was, in a sense, shattered by something beyond control showed another layer to the image of ‘perfection’.
Maybe One Day was not my favourite of books. I adored it, yes; however couldn’t quite connect with the protagonists as much as I would’ve liked. Despite this, it was what can only be described as heartbreaking and would strongly recommend it to readers of any suitable age!
I bought this book out of pure instinct [alongside a rather catchy blurb] and, for once, made the correct choice! Also, having not heard anything about it previously, I was going in completely blind and recommend most people to do the same.
‘Maybe One Day’ portrays the fragility of life in an almost delicate manner, yet speaks honestly of the situation. I thoroughly enjoyed reading from Zoe (the protagonist)’s point of view and felt as though Olivia’s perspective was shown clearly without the need of a change in narrators. This allowed the reader to observe the characters from more than one angle, therefore being able to make a clearer judgment on the situation.
The plot was that of a sensitive topic – terminal illness – yet was portrayed in what can only be compared to the famous ‘the fault in our stars’ by John Green. This was not a cancer book; it as a book highlighting the effects of cancer and how much we take for granted. It also portrayed a great friendship between the two main characters, one that, at the beginning, can either be seen as relatable or idealistic. I felt as though the idea of this relationship and how it was, in a sense, shattered by something beyond control showed another layer to the image of ‘perfection’.
Maybe One Day was not my favourite of books. I adored it, yes; however couldn’t quite connect with the protagonists as much as I would’ve liked. Despite this, it was what can only be described as heartbreaking and would strongly recommend it to readers of any suitable age!