Review of Dear Abigail

[Amy Toria]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Dear Abigail" by Richard Rees.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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This is a letter written by a grandfather to his granddaughter, Abigail, to tell her about her mother and what a wonderful person she was. Having lost both his wife (Rachel) and daughter (Carys) to ovarian cancer, it will be sufficient to say that he has experienced the pain of losing loved ones. As his granddaughter and son-in-law moved away, he deemed it fitting to write this story to Abigail. He knows that she will have a lot of questions about who her mother is, and his aim is to get those answers ready in this letter for when she is old enough to inquire. If you want to know more about this letter, you should read Dear Abigail by Richard Rees.

There are some positive aspects of the book that I took note of that made me love it. First, the author's writing style was beautiful. I know that this book is an outpouring of the heart, but the details provided, with flashbacks, show the author's experience in writing. Second, this book starts on a note of grief. I was calm, reading, expecting, and praying for it not to be worse. Even as Mr. Rees was always digressing, the book was still full of suspense. I got to the point where he recalled Abigail asking why he lived alone, and I was alarmed. What happened to Meryn?

As I read on, I grew to care for each person in this story. Richard Rees is such a strong man and has so much love and care to give. Richard was unquestionably the best father, husband, and grandparent to Carys, Ewen, Rachel, and Abigail. He was also incredibly tranquil, and his memories of his loved ones were really genuine. The excellent memories in this book made it simple to distinguish between joyful and sad memories. The author crafted this letter so that people may relate to his feelings and the agony he experienced during those trying days.

There was nothing I disliked about Dear Abigail by Richard Rees. It was an emotional rollercoaster for me, and at one point, I wished I could stop some things from happening. Since I did not dislike anything about this book, I will gladly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

I can say that this book was professionally edited because I noticed only one error in it. I would recommend this book to those who love to read family-themed stories. I would also recommend it to readers who have lost a loved one because they will connect well with the book.

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[Victoria Ukamaka]

I hope Abigail grows to read this letter. I really appreciated reading your review of the book. Your thoughts on the book were well-articulated and thorough, highlighting both the aspects of the book you enjoyed and those that you found particularly noteworthy. It's clear that you put a lot of thought into your review, and I truly enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing your honest opinion of the book

[Gavice Victoria]

Mr. Rees must love his granddaughter so much. I think writing this book is a great idea because the memory of his family will live on for ages, even beyond Abigail's lifetime. I was truly blown away by this review - it was well-written, engaging, and provided a great summary of the book. The analysis of the book is insightful and helped to deepen my understanding of the story. Good job!

[Famzi Ken]

What a touching memoir! I like how you described the author's writing style. I think I'll enjoy reading this memoir. I would probably learn lessons from it too. Great review

[Amy Luman]

I don’t know much about this type of loss (especially a double loss), but it’s got to be devastating for all involved. Mr. Rees is right. She will eventually want answers to her questions.

[Arrow Shot]

I really appreciated your review of this book, Dear Abigail by Richard Rees. Your summary and analysis were clear and concise, and I enjoyed reading your perspective on the book's themes and characters. This book sounds like the outpouring of Mr. Ree's heart. So much loss he has borne!

[Grace Lee Rose]

This memoir is indeed touching and I'm sure it would elicit tearful emotions from readers. I'll love to read the letters by Abigail's grandfather to her. I hope that the narrative would have a happy ending. Thanks for the perfect analysis of the book.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

It was touching for a grandfather who thinks of her granddaughter. Writing a letter to her will be beneficial when she grows and can understand already. I'm sure Abigail will grateful for what her granddad did. I hope she will love the letter. Thanks for you lovely review!

[Samuel Songs]

You did an excellent job of summarizing the book's contents without giving away too much information.
Your recommendation to those who have lost a loved one shows that you understand the emotional weight of this book.
The fact that the author wrote this letter to his granddaughter makes it even more touching and personal.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

It was touching for a grandfather who thinks of her granddaughter. Writing a letter to her will be beneficial when she grows and can understand already. I'm sure Abigail will grateful for what her granddad did. I hope she will love the letter. Thanks for your lovely review!

[Madam Tori]

It's clear that you thoroughly enjoyed the book and were moved by the author's story. Your review exudes a sense of warmth and appreciation for the book that is infectious and inviting.

[Ukaegbu Confidence]

I wish every grandparentent could do this for their grandchildren, it'll gonna long way. If there are diseases in the bloodline, it'll help if there know about it so they can avoid things that set off those diseases.

[Salome Ogani]

The fact that the author wrote this letter to his granddaughter makes it even more touching and personal. Your review does an excellent job of conveying the intimate nature of the book, highlighting the personal connections and emotions that the author has with his family.

[Victory Ositaorah]

I would add this book to my bookshelf because I liked the fact that it relates with ones emotions and the author did a good job with his writing style.

[Hartly Samsford]

I like how you pointed out that this book could also serve as a written history for the family. Your review recognizes the value of storytelling in preserving family history and personal legacies. Your admiration for the author's strength and love is touching. Your review is filled with respect and appreciation for the author's resilience and emotional depth.