This book is a quick, interesting read that gives good insight into someone living with severe anxiety and depression. I found the main character fairly likable and particularly liked her relationship with her girlfriend. I found the ending a bit unsatisfying and rushed, but overall appreciate the development of the main character.

Thank you too NetGalley for an ARC of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead.

I won't lie: the title caught my attention, as did the premise, so I was pleased when my request was approved.

Some readers might be turned off by the morbid premise but I found it honest, especially during a global health crisis as many people struggle in a chaotic political climate, disrupted economy, lockdown, losing loved ones and joblessness.

I didn't know what to expect but I did have some expectations; like quirky observations and blunt introspection about death and mortality, as Gilda struggles to find her purpose in life.

When she accidentally lucks into a job at a local church, she accepts (despite her atheism) and strikes up an email correspondence with the best friend of her predecessor, who had recently passed.

Until the circumstances surrounding the woman's death comes into question, Gilda begins to reassess her life and where it's going.

The premise was intriguing, especially with the possibility of a mystery yet the narrative was far different than I imagined.

Gilda is a relatable character, struggling with mental health issues, keeping a job, and trying to establish a long-term relationship with her girlfriend.

It's obvious her depression and issues are genetic and made worse by the indifference of her ignorant parents,

Gilda spends most of her time reflecting on her past and dark thoughts with no help from anyone; not her family, she doesn't have friends, and I understand it's difficult for Gilda to reach out to seek help on her own, though she seems to be self-aware that something is not right with her brain.

The tone is sad, as are many of the characters, including Gilda.

I rooted for her; I wanted her to get better, to connect with her girlfriend, to get help, but I felt Gilda was apathetic about herself, perhaps due to her depression, I don't know.

Though the writing was good and how the novel ends is pretty funny, I wouldn't say it was hopeful, but open-ended, which is realistic.

I don't mind sad stories but this was too sad for me.

This wasn't for me, but some readers might enjoy it.

Reading the description, I expected a very different book than it was. Dealing with mental illness is complex, and did not see the humor the story claimed to have. Issues are presented, but basically shown and then on to the next. Felt it jumped around a bit too much, and overall did not find it an easy read. May just be me, but not a story I would read again.

I feel conflicted about this book. I appreciated that it provides such a good look into the mind and life of someone struggling with severe mental illness, but I was very disappointed that it didn't go anywhere beyond that. I'll settle with a Goodreads rating of 2 stars (it was ok).