How to Talk to a Widower

It's one of my favorites and and reminds of how much people do not understand how widows and widower's are misunderstood when they are in the grieving process after their spouse or partner have died.

I really can't remember. It's been a while since I listened to the book. I think it maybe it was in how Doug's Step-son's father really didn't want the boy in his life and wanted to move away from him as far as possible.

I got the sense the only one who cared about the Step-son was Doug.

Putting into words what it feels like in losing a spouse/partner.

My opinion would be not turn into a film. Something is lost in translation of what the author is trying to say.

Can't think of any.

Jonathon Tropper is really funny. The book made me laugh out loud multiple times because he is so funny, witty, and sardonic. He's also very insightful, and his writing is heartfelt. So one moment I could be laughing out loud, and the next I might be crying :)

I have only read one other J. Tropper book, The Book of Joe. I think I liked that one just a little better then this. I did feel like the plot of How to Talk to a Widower went on a bit too long about the travails of widowhood, whereas the plot of The Book of Joe had more dramatic push to it, somehow. Maybe that's just me.

I loved the main character and the relationships in the story.

I liked the main character and his twin sister. Both were flawed in very different ways, but put them together and they were hilarious.

This is a light, fun book. It also has very touching moments. I would recommend it, hands down.

Narrator sounds like he has a tennis ball in his mouth. It's very off putting and the ultra thick sounds of his voice, to me, are even disgusting. It's amazing to me that bad narrators are still hired. Good god producers show some discernment, some savvy. Pathetic.

I really didn't know what to expect when I purchased this book during a sale, but thought I would give it a try. I was very pleasantly surprised! It was entertaining and funny! A good listen!

An eye opener. (due to the references and suggestions on how someone might consider not communicating with a person who has gone through such a devistating loss.)

This book reminded me a little of the book A Million Little Pieces by James Frey but I feel How to Talk to a Widower was a much better read. Even the narrator is similar but his dry youthful voice that drones on was somewhat more tolerable with this book - considering the character's remorse. At first I thought his narrating would be the death of me but I gave it a chance and ended up enjoying it during the later part of the novel. (besides, the last book I read was The Outlander and anything seemed good after that melodramatic drivelling harlequin romance novel)

I enjoyed the examples where Doug wrote magazine articles describing his interaction with people relating to his grief. I appreciated the insight on the subject.

This is an easy read and a good story - sad obviously but quite funny at times as well. I appreciated the sarcastic wit.

Nor is the main character especially sympathetic, he's actually someone who could use a serious kick in the pants toward being an adult.