I am not really sure how I can even review this book. I knew that this story was personal for the author, I knew that it was going to be heartbreaking, and I knew that she was going to tell Eve and Nick’s story in the most honest way possible. It was everything that I thought it was going to be.

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Sophie Kinsella’s writing. Was I looking forward to reading this book? Well, yes, it’s a Sophie Kinsella book, but it also made it more difficult because I knew that it was based on her own life. She did an incredible job of telling this story. For someone who is used to creating fictional characters with fictional storylines, how daunting must it be to open yourself up and tell a version of your own story. While it is in a different style than what I was used to from her, it worked perfectly. It pulled me into Eve’s life, her career, her marriage, her children’s lives, and her battle with cancer. I don’t think a page went by where I wasn’t wiping the tears from my eyes. It all felt real, too real. F cancer!

What Does It Feel Like? was a special story, an important story. The strength, the perseverance, the positivity, bravery, and the abundance of love was present throughout. I wish that this was solely a fictional novel, but then again, I wish that no one ever had to live through the reality of this disease. All I can say about What Does It Feel Like? is that it is a raw, unforgettable story that is told with the utmost bravery and candor. I sincerely wish for nothing but happy endings for this wonderful author and her family.

*5 Stars