Ned Finally Died

by Denise M. Jones

A life cut short... A spirit in wait...

What happens when two recently transitioned souls meet for one final conversation?

Ned Finally Died is an Adult Children's Book that looks at giving hope during dark times.

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 29, 2019

Reviews

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC for an honest review.

I really rather enjoyed that. I love the idea of an Adult Children's book, because, honestly, #Adulting is hard. This particular story of two deceased souls meeting was kind of morbid, which I am; and hopeful. I loved the hopeful note this ended on because, again, #Adulting is hard and it's nice not to feel so alone...even in death.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the idea of an adult children's book. Because as an adult, who loves children's books, it feels like something that's been missing my entire life. I read an advanced copy and I can't say enough about it. I love the minimalist art, and when Ned gives advice, we should all listen to it.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, somber, and poetic, Ned Finally Died makes for a good read on a gloomy day. It left me feeling pleasantly lighter than expected at the end.

[Gabrielle Olexa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Second Chance

Outside of graphic novels and comics, I don’t think I’ve read a picture book directed at adults before. It’s an interesting genre and one I’d like to see more of. The subject is dark but meaningful and thoughtful. I enjoyed it.

[Samantha LaBat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this a lot! It's emotional, thought provoking, and a very quick read (by nature of the genre). This is a genre I would like to see more of, similar to poetry but often with poetry books each page or series of pages stands alone, and while they make have an overall theme they are not telling a story, which is done here that I really like. A nice blend of the two worlds.

[Lan Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first adult children's book and I found it really interesting. Dark but moving. The pictures are stark and fit with the tone of the book perfectly.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Adult Children’s book is a unique concept and totally new to me. Ned Finally Died is nothing like I normally read but it good. A little dark but a very moving read!

[Rue Sparks · Rating 4 out of 5]

At its core, Ned Finally Died is an earnest confrontation of the unfairness of life, and how we can live in it. The way the story was approached, not in exposition but in a narrative, was refreshing. It touches on mental illness, but in a way that’s not exploitive or incriminating. There were some illustrations that I didn’t understand the tie-in for, but there were also some brilliantly executed ones that evened it out.
I will probably be thinking about this book for a long time. I’ve re-read it three times at this point, and I still don’t think I fully understand the gravity of it. It takes a powerful narrative to stay with you long beyond the last word, and Jones certainly did that with this book.

[Namgay Wangchuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never knew this genre before discovering Ned finally died. An adult children's book. Its fascinating, and sort of buddhist in a way. We never think of death when we are young and neither should we i guess but all of us are different born to a myriad of circumstances. To face life with the uncertainty of death in the back of our minds is overlooked in my opinion. Ned finally died brings to forefront, the grim beauty of death. The silent art of embracing the unknown. I would read this to my child if i had one. Just to tickle his/her fantasy and curiosity of life and all that encompasses it. Its raw, uncanny in a good way and totally embraces death in the most gentle way. Well done.

[Marjorie Sackman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. I listened to it several times after receiving it.

It's real, raw, vulnerable and beautiful.

"You can never have too many second chances." I love that line. The story makes me question things and think back to my own dark times, which I really appreciate. It's short and yet really makes you question life and appreciate the small things more. I loved the descriptions the author used as well because you can really picture yourself there with the characters.

I highly recommend this!

[Maríl Salcedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! It was short, with simple visuals, and left me wanting to read and know more. Made me wonder how Ned got there (what’s his story? What happened to him?) and if the narrator learned something from Ned.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this. It was my first Adult Children’s story (never knew there was such category) and would love to read more!

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful written story about death and adult struggles.

[Sahil Dhawan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was dark but beautifully written tale about death and beyond.

[Adonis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short interesting read. I really want to know more about Ned.

[Dante Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

That is some thought provoking time well spent, the cover and prose overall reminds me of something that Shel Silverstein would do for some reason.

[bisma ❀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was darker than i thought it'd be
But the ending was nice
I think i should read more books in this genre, i quite liked it

[David Nerehtur · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really interesting to read.

[Nicho Lea · Rating 5 out of 5]

An understanding of death that felt sweet and not alone. Thank you for the reminder 🙏.

[Jeanette · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a play book. It was two people who died. But one have the other good at the end letting him / her know that you can't have to many chances before you actually meet death.
I don't know if would recommend this book unless I knew a person who was coming out of a back situation.

[Brenda Vigue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this on Goodreads! I like the idea of an adult children’s book. A book of death but also hope! A fast read that give you a short break in a busy schedule. A book of second chances