Great book very heart breaking then to find out it is her story just really got to me. Great read and really let me inside her life. I would read again.

I want to thank Netgalley and the Author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find this title via audio book from my local library.
I have been a huge fan of Mrs. Kinsella and this book I knew would be different than her other novels, but this was honestly such a beautiful read. Kinsella never disappoints and this one really hit hard for me and made me cry along due to I lost my father to cancer in May of this year. Highly recommend!

Fans of Madeline Wickham/ Sophie Kinsella will enjoy getting a peak behind the pages glimpse of a favorite author's life, but make sure those readers know this is nothing like their beloved Shopaholic series. This novella packs an emotional punch in its few pages, highlighted by its format.

Wow - what a great book.

What would you do if you were diagnosed with terminal cancer? Eve had just that happen to her. Eve has brain cancer and her story is honest and raw. She has trouble remembering what has happened to her. So her poor husband Nick has to tell her over and over about her diagnosis. This story makes you think about what matters most and what it means to be optimistic when life is really hard. Everyone needs to read this book. It is not sad but uplifting.

What Does It Feel Like is like looking through the window and catching glimpses over time of what it's like to die. The author fictionalized her own story of fighting brain cancer as an author, wife, and mom of five. There are times where this story was hard to read and will make you cry, but it also shows how she leaned on her husband during the hardest times and his unconditional love. This was a one-sit read for me. 4/5 stars, but be warned, if you are dealing with a family member suffering from cancer, this could be a hard read.

I have loved all of Sophie Kinsella's books, from the Shopaholic series to her stand-alone novels. I was so heartbroken when I heard about her cancer. I am currently dealing with a parent with cancer, and so this book is extra impactful. She tells her story is such a captivating way, and my heart breaks for her young family. It is a novella so you will read through it quickly (just make sure you have tissues with you!)

I highly recommend it!

Arc Review:
Overall Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was able to read this book in one sitting and what a beautiful and touching read this book was, I may of teared up while reading this book and especially after reading the authors notes I was tearing up even more.

Thank you NetGalley for this read.

May I start by saying that I have read every single one of Sophie Kinsella's books. Her books bring me such immense joy, and I was simply heartbroken to hear about her brain cancer diagnosis. While What Does It Feel Like? is a fiction story, it is based closely on her journey through diagnosis and treatment.

This is a beautiful, beautiful book full of so much hope. I read it in a single sitting, and I teared up several times. I'm generally not even a book crier!

Bottom line: All the stars!

What Does It Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella is a difficult book to review because it’s so personal to the author. The story is emotional, heart breaking and inspiring all in one. I liked the format of the book, it felt like I was reading her personal diary. I wish there was more back story or info on her life before her diagnosis. I felt like I didn’t really know Eve or her family so it was hard to feel very connected to her. I think I would have been more emotionally invested if I had more insight into her life.

Just about every single person has lost someone to cancer. That being said, Sophie Kinsella’s latest book will likely break your heart. However, like when I read Lisa Genova’s books, I remind myself of the importance of reading books like this.

While fictional, this book is, in many ways, autobiographical. Our protagonist, Eve, is a highly successful author who is diagnosed with an incurable cancer in the prime of her life. As a happily married woman and the mother of five, Eve is like any woman, not just mothers, who struggles with something completely out of her control.

Although short, this book effectively reminds us of our mortality. I greatly appreciate how the author draws from her own battle with cancer, which makes me even more compassionate towards her struggles. This highly emotional book will stay with me for a long time to come.

Many thanks to The Dial Press and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I read every book from this author. I went in blind but got hit like a tonne of bricks. I am not a novella person either. This was raw, personal and so hard to read. I don’t get emotional regarding books but for some reason this was really hard for me to get thru.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

This was sad, sort of sweet and ultimately hopeful story. It was a quick read but not a light one. Knowing that it was semi-autobiographical made it tough to read but also more meaningful.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I requested an ARC of this book a while back, just seeing 'Sophie Kinsella' on the cover because I adore the author's works. I put off the read for a while, dreading that it would be a bad one and when I heard it was a very autobiographical book, I put it off even further. Finally read it and I didn't know what to feel for a bit.

I'm so grateful and happy that Sophie put her experience on paper in this very intimate novella. As she's said in her note, most details are personal though she's changed a few things here and there. I can't imagine what she must've gone through and is still going through with this tough diagnosis, especially as a writer. Her writing style in this story is different from that of other books, as she is more thoughtful and less light-hearted. She does keep her comedic flair with her optimistic outlook even when the situation is pretty grim.

Yes, this book is not what you would expect if you pick it up out of context, based only on the author's previous works, but if you admire her, you will probably like this book.

✨ Genre: Contemporary fiction
✨ Steamy rating: None
✨ Profanity: Mild

Sophie Kinsella wrote a short story close to her heart after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. This is fictional but accurately describes what Sophie has gone through.

📱Method: Advanced copy e-book
📖 2024 book count: 135

Triggers: Cancer, grief, cancer treatment, and uncertainty of life expectancy

Thank you @netgalley for the early copy.

This was really emotional knowing that it was written to be semi-autobiographical. I liked the unique format, which is very different from other Kinsella/Wickham books.

Imagine if everything in your life was going unbelievably well when, out of the blue, your world imp[odes. So the story of Eve begins. She is at the top of her game when she finds herself struggling not only to speak her thoughts aloud, but to unable to walk, care for herself or even remember day to day events. This incredible story by Confessions of a Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella is just that - incredible. While a work of fiction, it reflects what the author herself has gone (and is going) through. While the story is sad, it is also inspiring. Although much, much different than her other works, there are moments of humor interspersed throughout the book. The book is short and can easily be read in one sitting. I highly recommend this brave and inspiring book.

What Does It Feel Like? is a fictionalized account of the author's battle with brain cancer. Sophie Kinsella, known for The Shopaholic book series, writes a touching and sometimes humorous story of recovering from brain surgery and learning to live with a devastating diagnosis. Ms. Kinsella, I am rooting for you! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Sophie is one of my favorite authors and I have always loved the shopaholic books. This book was a mix of that along with her real life. It was a wonderful story about a woman, mother, writer who is living with Glioblastoma and how that has effectively changed her entire life. I find it very brave and touching for Sophie to give us a glimpse into what is her own journey.

I went into this one without actually reading the synopsis, and did not expect it to be so emotional. Wooh. What a beautiful story. I had no idea what Sophie Kinsella had been through in her personal life. I would recommend this one!

Eve is an extremely successful author, a loving wife and mother to 5 kids. One day she wakes up in the hospital with no memory of how she got there and what has happened in her life as of late. She had a brain tumor, and although they got it all, there is a long road ahead and less than favourable odds of living a long life.

She has to learn to talk, walk, and write again. Her short term memory is close to nonexistent, but she continues to stay optimistic and revel in the small things and moments she has with her husband and kids.

We follow her life post diagnosis in small brief but powerful moments along her journey.

I think Sophie did such a wonderful job with this novel. The style in which the story was told worked, and I really felt the emotion. Writing an fictionalize version of a story you actually lived is so brilliant. For me it was far to short, I wanted so many more moments but the author did a good job.