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A review by anabel_unker
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski
5.0
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
This book touches on the themes of gun violence, PTSD, domestic violence, emotional abuse, death, cancer, and alcoholism which may be triggering for some readers.
When I started this book, I’ll admit I fell in the majority and thought it was going to be a feel good novel about some elderly women who create a cookbook as a sweet fundraiser. However, THE FUNERAL LADIES OF ELLERIE COUNTY was so much more than that.
Swinarski did a masterful job of weaving together the stories of three generations of a loving family and two generations of a broken one. The underlying message of devotion and sacrifice was beautifully told through the parallel of Ester and Iris’ relationships, as well as the idea of breaking an abuse cycle.
This book was funny, touching, tear-jerking, and uplifting– and it serves as a wonderful reminder of the importance of community and the perseverance of love.
This book touches on the themes of gun violence, PTSD, domestic violence, emotional abuse, death, cancer, and alcoholism which may be triggering for some readers.
When I started this book, I’ll admit I fell in the majority and thought it was going to be a feel good novel about some elderly women who create a cookbook as a sweet fundraiser. However, THE FUNERAL LADIES OF ELLERIE COUNTY was so much more than that.
Swinarski did a masterful job of weaving together the stories of three generations of a loving family and two generations of a broken one. The underlying message of devotion and sacrifice was beautifully told through the parallel of Ester and Iris’ relationships, as well as the idea of breaking an abuse cycle.
This book was funny, touching, tear-jerking, and uplifting– and it serves as a wonderful reminder of the importance of community and the perseverance of love.