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azureyoshi's review against another edition
2.0
I liked Quiet, but this one didn't resonate with me. It felt way more like a Malcolm Gladwell book, and the chapters where she focused on an immortalist cult and how to make bittersweetness a competitive business advantage just rubbed me the wrong way.
calebmatthews's review against another edition
3.0
This book has some good things to say, but it also brings in some not useful info. I expected a lot more since everyone seemed to really speak highly of quiet.
Here are some of my fave parts:
Bittersweet
Dislike: four humors
The longing is the connection. (Ex dog whining)
Dislike: “Masculine (I love you) and feminine (I am waiting for you) sides of love”
Paraphrased: Music is not the beauty itself, it is the vehicle that temporarily allows us to experience the beauty.
Here are some of my fave parts:
Bittersweet
Dislike: four humors
The longing is the connection. (Ex dog whining)
Dislike: “Masculine (I love you) and feminine (I am waiting for you) sides of love”
Paraphrased: Music is not the beauty itself, it is the vehicle that temporarily allows us to experience the beauty.
faitheve's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Beautifully written thought piece
pmgerovac's review against another edition
5.0
This is an excellent book about healing in some ways I've never considered before. It is however written in an academic style. I like it but some may not. I did not read Quiet but I have it on hold at the Library.
moonspluvia's review against another edition
5.0
My first BOTM book!! And one of the best I’ve read. I’ve always wondered what that feeling was when I listened to a lot of my favorite songs… it was bittersweetness! So many things I’ve felt throughout my life were explained in this book, and although I wasn’t a fan of Part 2 with all the work and business talk, I learned so much. Will be recommending this to everyone!
wintermomof4's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
idesofmarch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
zoe_abbott's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this felt like I was having a week long, wine in hand, wonderful and deep conversation with Susan.
Reading some of the reviews from others and my immediate response is “that’s harsh”. Cain is not attempting to write an academic paper or actually ANSWER the deep meaning to the questions raised. She’s playfully and poetically exploring the realms of bitter and sweet. What happens when those two seemly opposing thoughts, behaviours, feelings, histories co-exist. Don’t take what’s being said so seriously.
I loved how she explored a mixture of how someone’s natural temperament leads them to appreciate and approach things differently. Then how history and literal genetics play a part in trauma and wellbeing.
By the end I was well and truly satisfied and a little exhausted.
I respect Susan’s many references to Leonard Cohen and the parts about holocaust survivors, truthfully that felt a little unnecessary.
Overall I enjoy her style of writing, it’s informative and conversational, yet very poetic in moments. I’m interested to read more & also watch more of her content.
Reading some of the reviews from others and my immediate response is “that’s harsh”. Cain is not attempting to write an academic paper or actually ANSWER the deep meaning to the questions raised. She’s playfully and poetically exploring the realms of bitter and sweet. What happens when those two seemly opposing thoughts, behaviours, feelings, histories co-exist. Don’t take what’s being said so seriously.
I loved how she explored a mixture of how someone’s natural temperament leads them to appreciate and approach things differently. Then how history and literal genetics play a part in trauma and wellbeing.
By the end I was well and truly satisfied and a little exhausted.
I respect Susan’s many references to Leonard Cohen and the parts about holocaust survivors, truthfully that felt a little unnecessary.
Overall I enjoy her style of writing, it’s informative and conversational, yet very poetic in moments. I’m interested to read more & also watch more of her content.