3.75/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me with a digital copy of this book!

All the perfect days’ is a wonderfully pleasant book discussing themes like love, death, and the potential burden some knowledge can be.

We follow our main character Charlie, a doctor, as he comes to discover his ability to know how many days his patients have left to live. Charlie views this ability as a gift, a chance for him to encourage his patients to get the most out of their lives. But is it a gift? And what happens when there are people whose final day you do not want to know about?

The plot of this book was incredibly intriguing. I think the topic of death has always been one I approach with curiosity, but also some feelings of dread, which I think are very human responses. Upon requesting the eARC of this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect, how death as a theme would be approached, but I think Michael Thompson does a great job at tackling this challenging subject. It’s a more light-hearted read than I expected it to be! It maybe could have gone a little more in depth at times, but it didn’t take away from this book being a great read.

I also loved the small-town feel to it, although I am not from one, I do come from a smaller city and I could compare that feeling to the one that this book evoked in me!

What I least liked about the book is something I don’t think I can fully explain without spoiling it, but I will just say that there were some topics that didn’t have a satisfactory ending to me. Things don’t have to be clear cut by the time that the book is at its end, but it was in a way that left me a little dissatisfied.

Oh, I actually really liked the romance! It came across more calm and different from what I am used to (I mean, I mostly read YA and New Adult, so I think that makes sense lol). I don’t want to spoil it so I won’t go into details, but I just really liked seeing the romance develop and also just getting to know our FMC.

All in all, I had a great time reading! I’m really glad I read this and I cannot wait for ‘All The Perfect Days’ by Michael Thompson to be released, so that you all can finally read it!

I jumped at the chance to read this because I had enjoyed Thompson's previous novel, How to be Remembered. This book was an interesting spin on the question "If you could know when you would die, would you want to?" Charlie can't know when he will die, but as soon as he starts treating patients or talking to friends and family about any symptoms they have, a number appears in his brain, indicating how many days they have left to live. Does he want to know this about the people he loves the most? And should he let someone know if their time is almost up? Along the way, Charlie's damaged relationship with his mom grounds the story and adds depth to Charlie and other characters. I enjoyed reading this and thought the premise was unique.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson blends magical realism and romance into a fascinating and inventive narrative. At its heart is Charlie Knight, a doctor who has grown up in the community he serves. His close connections with his patients make his work deeply personal. Charlie has put aside his dream of becoming an emergency doctor. The story kicks off with the return of Genevieve Longstaff, a former love interest coinciding with Charlie developing a strange new ability. He can intuit how many days someone has left to live.

While understandably freaked out by this power, Charlie tries to use it to help his patients make the most of their remaining time. However, knowing isn’t always good, as he soon realizes the impact his intervention can have on someone’s life. On top of that, Charlie struggles to avoid learning the number of days left for the people he loves most.

The story cleverly explores themes like cause and effect, fate versus free will, and the consequences of knowledge. I wanted more clarity on some of the magical elements of the story but overall it was both deeply thought-provoking and engaging. I felt that the romance between Charlie and Genevieve took a back seat to the rest of the narrative, and would have loved more depth in that aspect of the story. I was left thinking about this one after I had finished.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

I thought this book had a great premise but found it difficult to be hooked in the first 4 chapters. I needed a little bit more emotional connection to the character. Overall good .

The thing I love about Michael Thompson it is so easy to get into the shoes of his characters. I always find myself wondering and even somewhat planning what I would do if I was in the situation. The main character in this book, a doctor, can suddenly tell exactly how many days are left before his patient dies. It drew me in right away and I enjoyed following him as he navigated the complications this created for his personal and professional life. Thompson doesn’t overcomplicate things; while there are some twists and turns, I never feel like I’m lost or confused like I do with some magical realism and/or fantasy. This book was happy, sad, clear, and thought provoking. An enjoyable read.

If you loved The Measure, then you will absolutely eat this book up. The two had a lot of similarities - but that's not to take away from either book; they were both such fresh takes on the question, "would you want to know how long you have left?". Where 'The Measure' took a whimsy and magical realism path, All the Perfect Days stayed real and very much in the present for how it was approached and I truly appreciated that.

Charlie, a family doctor with a lifelong dream of being an ER physician had his first 'episode' when caring for a patient - the way in which it was described truly had me gasping and thinking that whom I thought was the MMC would be dying in the opening pages of the book - so as more was revealed, I was highly invested! As he comes to terms with his 'gift' of knowing when people will die it's easy to see the toll that it takes on him - his fears regarding the knowledge, how he questions everything, and then ultimately how he puts everything back together and works it all out.

There's a lot that happens, and the way that it twists really allows for the heartstrings to be pulled on as you read. The friendships he makes along the way, and the ways in which he sees what it truly means and how it can be both good and bad to know something about when a persons life may end was really beautifully written.

This is one for sure that you will want on your radar for when it's released in May! Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This took a while for me to get into. I pretty much figured out the storyline but it was still a good book.

⭐️ 3.5 maybe 4 stars
I enjoyed this read quite a bit. I feel like the storyline was original and I really liked Charlie as a mmc. If you’re looking for straight romance this may not be for you, but a good story with lots of emotions throughout.

All the Perfect Days was a real page turner! I was drawn in immediately and was surprised at every turn. It was a wonderfully rich story that kept me reading late into the night. The characters were well developed and likable, and I pictured them all clearly in my mind, almost like seeing them in a movie! I’m a huge fan of this author now and can’t wait to read his other book!

This book was so different, and I really enjoyed it a great deal. Extra marks for originality. If you could tell how many days others have to live, would you tell them? Try to change it? Add to the fact that the protagonist is a doctor, you've got a really good story.

The book evoked true feelings of concern and a feeling of trying to get to the next part of the story, yet not wanting it to come.

I highly recommend All the Perfect Days.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for an honest review of this title. All opinions are my own.

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You follow Charlie in his life as a doctor and the difficult choices he has to make. The book moves you and drags you along. It is a wonderfully easy read but has a serious undertone. It has no spice.

There are some random physical facts that I really enjoyed reading.

I definitely recommend this book! Thanks to NetGalley and Michael Thompson for the ARC!

Every choice we make effects innumerable other choices in our lives. Some of them can change our trajectories entirely. It might not even feel like a big decision at the time - looking back it is sometimes the smallest things that trigger the biggest changes. For Charlie, a small-town doctor, it's a lesson learned the hard way in All the Perfect Days, a new novel by Michael Thompson.

See, one day Charlie has an episode when he's helping a patient. There's nothing medically wrong with him, but it keeps happening. When one of his patients dies unexpectedly, he realizes what is happening to him. Though he isn't sure yet if it is a blessing or a curse, he sees how many days a person has left to live.

It is one of the age-old questions, isn't it? If you could find out when you were to die, would you want to know? The same idea is explored in another book I read this year by another Australian author, Here One Moment, by Liane Moriarty. As you can imagine, it's not a straightforward answer. As Charlie struggles with this new ability, he's forced to confront questions of morality, chance, trust, and honesty. When you know when it ends, will it change the decisions you make along the way?

I absolutely loved this novel. It is thoughtful and well-executed, showing all the sides of the cube. There are many implications and permutations of this phenomenon, each of them interesting and meaningful not just to the characters, but the way we think about our lives, all in a highly readable story.

Note:: I received an early copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Something happens to Dr Charlie Knight as he becomes able to see how long a patient has to live. It’s an unwanted and disconcerting gift as he struggles to accept what is happening. His entire life is in upheaval, he’s leaving for a job in a London ER, his mother is still ignoring him, and the love of his life comes back and moves in next door. He’s a good man who’s trying to do the best for everyone around him.

I loved the authors style of writing, the imaginative plot, and the characters. Well worth the read.

Michael Thompson’s All the Perfect Days is a compelling look at the consequences of knowing the date of someone’s death.

Charlie Knight finds himself with this “gift” and the book follows his coming to terms with how to manage this knowledge.

I found the book compelling from the first page and beautifully written. The cast of characters is varied, but each adds to the feeling of a small community. The main characters are very likable, and the plot has a couple very unexpected twists.

I highly recommend this book! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

cool kinda-magical realism book about a doctor who realizes that when he diagnoses his paintings he can see how long they have to live. good twists. would recommend. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

Thank you to Sourcebooks for an early electronic copy. All opinions are my own.
3.5 stars rounded upward

Romance, magical realism and speculative fiction all rolled up into one sweet read, All the Perfect Days has you covered.

When local Dr. Charlie Wright has finally made the decision to do something spectacular with his life the unimaginable happens, his lost flame returns to town and he now can predict how much time his patients have left on earth.

Under the guise of the miraculous gift of future sight, the plot also involves family dynamics and disappointments, lost/found love, and the need to mark one's mark in the world. Though this is a light read, it raises some profound questions and observations such as:
What would you do with the information of life expectancy?
What constitutes contentment with one's life?
Addiction issues within the family
What makes a life spectacular?

Not quite a full-fledged romance or speculative fiction, nonetheless, All the Perfect Days will have you wondering, if you would want to know the numbers of days you have left on earth.

a very sweet debut about living life to the fullest. charlie is a doctor in a small british town who, all of a sudden, gains the ability to tell when people are going to die. even with this seemingly morbid synopsis, all the perfect days manages to be a very cozy and heartwarming story. charlie is a great protagonist who truly cares about the people around him. a few times, the narrative did venture into some really dark places, but overall maintained its hopeful and lighthearted vibe. some of the storylines felt a little repetitive, but overall, the plot was compelling and kept me turning the pages. michael thompson knows how to end a darn chapter! I think this would make a great movie. if you're looking for a sweet and cozy read (with the same vibes as pushing daisies), this is a solid choice. thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

All the perfect days was truly a perfect read! It had all the elements that had me invested from the very beginning. I was really intrigued by the blurb and was hoping it would be an interesting once the plot unravels and it did not disappoint! Charlie takes us on a wild adventure that is his life and has a funny way of dealing with things.. I’ve never read a story like this.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book makes you think about the days you have left, if you could know, would you? How would you handle it? How would you handle someone you know only having a short amount of time on earth left? Would you expect to be treated differently? Would you treat them differently? Would you try to live your life as is or do everything you've ever wanted within that time?

I enjoyed this book, I just wish there was a little more to it. Working in the medical field, I appreciated the concept of this book. The magical element for the main character being able to tell when his patients were going to pass was given very little explanation and was just kind of written off as maybe you know, maybe you don't. Then again, that is true in reality as the fighting spirit can significantly affect prognosis.

I also was not invested in the characters as much as I would have liked. The rekindled romance just did not have the chemistry you would like to see, especially between two characters who have been through some rough times together. All in all, it was a thought-provoking and entertaining read with some small flaws, but it was definitely worth a read through.