I love Sophie's books and this one is no exception. It was hard to read, knowing what she's gone through, but I'm so glad she wrote it.

Aw man. I went back to read this one, and it has been archived. I thought it was already downloaded on my device, but I must have forgotten to download. I will definitely purchase this one to either read or listen to. The description sounds like a very interesting book.

What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella is a poignant novel about a woman whose life turns upside down. Based on the author’s own experiences, this novel is a vulnerable, honest look at living with an incurable brain cancer. This author’s book and life are inspiring. This book is a window into life with cancer and I’m so glad she wrote this book. While it is not her typical rom com, I highly recommend it still. Her readers will still love it and we love her. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Wow! I had no idea this book was autobiographical until I got to the end and read the author’s note. This book really did give a glimpse into what it’s like struggling through a brain tumor. It made me cry and yet I’m so glad to have read it.

Oh gosh, knowing what I know about the author, I cried reading this. Loosely based on the life of Sophie Kinsella's actual life this will make you cheer for her. I felt the emotions of what she is going through.

Incredibly brave for Kinsella to give readers a peek inside her health challenges. I only wish this had been longer.

i found it to be kind of bland and not interesting. didn't get enough emotion in the second part, i wanted to feel more of her anger/sorrow at the situation

This was an emotional book to get through, I enjoyed it but it was dark at times. Thanks for the ARC!

As a long time fan of Sophie Kinsella’s books, I was excited to dive into this novella. Do You Know What It Feels Like? stands out from Sophie’s typical works, but it was written just as beautifully.

One of Sophie’s shorter works, this book is abundantly powerful in so few pages. I felt the heart and soul put into this story while I read. There were tears, but there were also smiles while reading. I consider this an overall win.

Details were altered according to the Author’s Note, but I can’t help but think about how emotionally difficult it must have been to remember, relive, or even share some real details. I’m a firm believer that it’s important to share experiences to help others going through the same or similar situations so they know they’re not alone. It’s a huge comfort to me, and is so much appreciated.

My heartfelt thanks to Sophie Kinsella for her gift of happy endings and the hope of many more to come.

I’m grateful to Sophie Kinsella, Random House, and NetGalley for this review opportunity.

Sophie Kinsella has always had a way with story telling. She has always made me laugh out loud as I read her books. She has always been a favorite author of mine.
What Does It Feel Like is incredibly written. Kinsella brings her reader into her own life as she tells this story. Knowing her diagnosis and now reading her own words as she spins the story about Eve, just invokes so many feelings. I'm thankful that she has wanted to tell her story this way. She brings emotion and at the same time lets the reader understand what she is going through in her own words.

In What Does It Feel Like?, Sophie Kinsella delivers her most personal and powerful novel yet—a tender, deeply human story of love, memory, and resilience in the face of a life-altering diagnosis. Through the voice of Eve, a successful author recovering from brain surgery, Kinsella captures the fragility of life and the beauty of everyday moments with humor, honesty, and grace. Told in poignant vignettes, the book balances heartbreak and hope with Kinsella’s signature wit. It's a raw, moving tribute to the strength of family, the healing power of love, and the importance of holding on to joy—even in the darkest times. A short but unforgettable read.

This is a very unique project. I am not an established fan of Sophie Kinsella, but I know of her. I think this is a very important piece of literature, but I'll be interested to see what percentage of Sophie's fanbase picks this up. I'm not sure if they'll realize this is a different kind of book to Sophie's ususal.

Prepare for a serious emotional journey with Sophie Kinsella's What Does It Feel Like? Inspired by her own recent cancer diagnosis, this isn't your typical Kinsella novel. It's a deeply personal, incredibly moving novella that's going to make you cry, but in the best possible way. The story follows Eve, a novelist who wakes up in the hospital only to discover she has a brain tumor, grappling with memory loss and the huge challenge of explaining it all to her kids. It's an honest, tender look at facing a life-altering illness.
Even with such a tough subject, Kinsella's signature warmth and wit shine through. She tackles the impossible questions and huge life shifts that come with a health crisis, always finding a glimmer of light even in the darkest moments. The raw honesty of Eve's journey is what really hits home, showcasing incredible resilience, the unbreakable bond of family, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Seriously, grab some tissues. You'll definitely shed some tears, but you'll also reflect on what truly matters and walk away with huge respect for both Eve's strength and Sophie Kinsella's courage.

I am a huge Sophie Kinsella fan and reading this book was so meaningful to me. I always love Sophie’s books and found this one to be just the right amount of heartfelt and humorous.

This is different that the books I usually read by Sophie Kinsella, but still worth reading.

This is a short book about Eve, a woman who has just had a large tumor removed from her brain. She has to learn how to walk, talk, and live again while navigating her life as a mother and wife. A deeply personal story for Kinsella, you can feel the emotion in every stage of Eve's journey.

4⭐️ no spice
WOW! this 144 page fictional (yet partly nonfiction) memoir/short story about an author and mother navigating a terminal illness was so moving for such a short novel! I finished this in just over 1 hour. This author is very talented to fit many months of story into such a short read.
Wholesome, raw, and fresh.

content: chronic illness, terminal illness, cancer.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book.

I've always been a fan of Sophie Kinsella's works. This novella is labeled fiction but mostly an autobiographical work of Sophie's own experience with cancer. From her point of view we learn the realistic struggles and affects on loved ones. It was incredibly gripping. I was able to complete it within an hour and did not want to put it down. It made me appreciate Sophie Kinsella and her talent even more than I already did!

Very powerful, really makes you think about what is important. Thank you to Sophie Kinsella for letting us into her experiences and life.

Sophie Kinsella latest novella was so sad, but so inspirational to read. The book is about her own real life journey with brain cancer and how she dealt with it. She did change the parts that she couldn't remember due to short term memory loss and changed names to portect people. It was a quick, short read, but so worth it!

This was beautifully written but really heavy! It took a long time for me to read because of that. I would only reccomend this for people who are okay with hard subjects in women's fiction.