Book Review: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple
The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride
Series: The Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride #1
Author: Joe Siple
Published: May 11, 2018
Hardback: 234 pages
Reviewed By: Jessica
Dates Read: February 8-17, 2025
Jessica’s Rating: 5 stars
Book Description:
With all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it’s like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason’s final wish come true.
Jessica’s Review:
This book is the reason why I really enjoy being in a book club: Sometimes we end up reading books you might not ever had heard of. I had never heard of The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride but am so glad it was our read for March. I ended up reading it early and I LOVED it!
I don’t cry easily when I read books, but this one really got me in the last 10 pages. And it was an ugly cry too! Part of the ugly cry is personal reasons that I will not go into due to spoilers, but I say with appreciation as this book left me with so many feelings when I was finished with it. I will be reading the sequel next!
From the beginning I adored Murray. He is a grumpy, 100-year-old man who really doesn’t have much to live for… Until he comes across Jason Cashman. Jason is 10 years old and terminal. A chance encounter brings them together and they go on a journey to complete a list of five things Jason wants to accomplish before he dies.
Prepare yourself for all the feelings you are expecting and then more. I have a feeling this might be one of my top reads of the year. I can’t say it will be my top read as Adam Silvera has a new “They Both Die” book coming out in May and if you have followed my reviews, then you know I love that series.
I am so excited that there is a sequel to Mr. Murray and then in March a prequel coming out! I already know I will be reading both of these books.
If you have not heard of The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, I am telling you to pick it up and join in on this adventure and prepare to fall in love with these characters and then have your heart broken in one of the best ways possible (If that is even possible!)
I completely adore this book and say that everyone must read it!