Even better than an anticipated! And I anticipated A LOT!

This book was fantastic. The story line was heartbreakingly fantastic. Bebe Cave reading her sisters novel, with the perfect tone and insight was fantastic.

I loved Ruth, I thought she was hilarious, even through the worst grief imaginable, some of her thought processes and reactions made me laugh out loud. I loved Hannah too, the caring older sister, completely full of love, who could use her sharp tongue only around her sister - I also found her hilarious!
Something I loved about this story was how real the characters felt. The sister dynamics were real sister dynamics with the added quirks of sibling silliness that you can only share with someone you’ve shared your whole life with.
And although the book is undeniably heart wrenching, really really heart wrenching, it is also, real sibling magic and for that reason, funny and different and refreshing.
Despite listening to the audio book, I’m going straight out to buy the physical book as well. Although I’m fairly sure I’ll only be able to read it in Bebe Cave’s voice. Which is of course, the only way it should be read.

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A powerful book about the love of siblings

I listened to the entire book with a lump in my throat! Jessie has completely captured the beautiful & unique relationship shared by siblings. I’m so glad Bebe read it, she captured the characters perfectly and I was completely engrossed in their world. Just as Bebe suggests at the end, this book will stay with me long after finishing.

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Loved this book and narration

I really, really loved this book and know I'm going to be thinking about it long after finishing it. I generally really struggle to finish books that deal with traumatic events in such an honest way but Sunset never felt like gratuitous torture porn solely designed to make you cry, it was realistic and funny and loving and perfectly paced. The characters were well fleshed out and incredibly vivid.
The narration was also executed beautiful, capturing Ruth's internal struggle without ever veering into overwrought delivery. A lovely voice that captured the humorous parts of this sad story very well.

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Make it a movie!

Clearly and we’ll times narration by Bebe Cave.Please make a movie of it! It would be nominated for an award! It’s sad but bits are funny! I love it! It’s perfectly balanced! I love Jessie Cave! This is amazing! Jessie is so talented! And Bebe Cave is exceptional at reading! So crystal and clear with her narration! And cause you know they’re sisters it’s even more relative to listen to!

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Really enjoyed this

Surprised by this book, I don’t know why, but I was. The character of Ruth I liked, the relationship between the sisters, the character of Rowan and the Ruth / Rowan relationship was refreshing in it’s messiness, honesty and interaction.

The portrayal of grief was so accurate - in the way that it at least covers the ‘after life’ of those left behind, and how it shapes your interaction with life and others immediately and for the rest of your life (with varying degrees) really enjoyed getting in my car from/to work to be able to listen to this.

Thank you for writing it.

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Wow!

🌄I have to admit this book was not my first choice for our book club, and I suppose that I did approach it with a hefty dose of reticence and almost a sense that I have to read this.

🌄The book follows the lives of Hana and Ruth as they go on their yearly holiday together, and after a sliding door moment, their lives change forever.

🌄Oh, my days! Jessie's book took hold of my heart and literally smashed it at the wall and left it broken and alone in a cold muddy puddle.
And then slowly, she stumbles, crashes, and carefully but deliberately pieces it all back together again for me.

🌄It throws you about on an emotional rollercoaster, depicting the raw, intense incidents in the aftermath.
There are moments of grungy slothenliness (the lack of washing gave me the ick at times) and brutal honesty that she depicts without excuse, and in the final chapters, my heart just hurt as she began to accept the gaping void that was laid out before her.
The moments of happiness and laughter get slammed up close to painful, dirty, gut-wrenching sadness, and you just have to buckle up for the ride of grief.

🌄One thing I found out having listened to the Audible version was that it was narrated by Jessie Cave's real life sister, Bebe which once I listened to that made it all the more of a poignant listen.

🌄The first novel I have listened to that has reduced me to tears and one that will stay with me for a long time.

🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄/5

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A good book spoilt ☹️

Guess I’m out of touch/over the hill/prudish by modern standards but the constant stream of sexual references drove me half insane. Such a shame cos otherwise it was great.

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Raw and beautiful

Just read it! The depth and raw emotion in this story will stay with you

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Perfect and painful in the best way

An achingly beautiful account of the wonderful messiness, heartbreak and joy that is sisterhood. This is a story I think I’ll keep with me forever.

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This book felt so real

I felt like I was grieving too for the week that I listened to this book. It was very intense and Bebe’s reading left a lot of the emotions down to the reader which was very clever. Another example of Jessie and Bebe producing a masterpiece when working together. Thank you both for a great read (listen)

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