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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Listen: I didn't think I'd like this book. Two old people finding solace at night. But it's simple and short. What's most surprising? Haruf explores progressive issues: casual sex, small-town gossip, divorce, loss, friendship and love. Okay, so maybe those aren't exactly particular to today. But to Louis and Addy, older widows who found each other and met out of necessity rather than love, this union is something different.
I found this book heartwarming and subtly controversial. It's a love story between a couple too old to consider marriage. Together they see and endure crisis and tragedy. Together, they are stronger and more at peace. "Our Souls at Night" is bound to be an underrated book that gets lost on the shelf somewhere because of it's classic content, lack of profanity, suspense or thrills. But man, it was good.
I found this book heartwarming and subtly controversial. It's a love story between a couple too old to consider marriage. Together they see and endure crisis and tragedy. Together, they are stronger and more at peace. "Our Souls at Night" is bound to be an underrated book that gets lost on the shelf somewhere because of it's classic content, lack of profanity, suspense or thrills. But man, it was good.
Beautiful. I read this in one sitting and enjoyed every line of this novel about love and the human condition. After spending months taking care of the elderly, it struck a little close to home about how much despair and loneliness can rule their lives. The younger generation can sometimes be so small minded and although the couple experienced a fair amount of sadness, this was still uplifting for me. I also admired how much a person's life can change when they put forth the necessary positive attitude and effort. There is so much more life to look forward to, no matter how old you are.
I piccoli villaggi non perdonano le eccezioni, le anomalie. E la condanna raramente è pubblica, plateale, ma corre attraverso i sussurri e le voci ai bordi delle strade. E allora due anziani rimasti soli, anche in virtù delle loro complesse vicende personali del passato, non possono farsi compagnia, nella notte.
Il passo a due di Addie e Louis schiva finché può i pregiudizi della cittadina di Holt, li ignora per concentrarsi su altro: il senso di un presente lento, la discesa a patti con il passato e gli errori fatti, la costruzione di un rapporto nuovo, diverso, con sé, con gli altri, nella nuova dimensione della vecchiaia. Solo di notte, al buio di una stanza con un altro respiro accanto, Addie e Louis possono essere davvero onesti e conoscersi senza finzioni. Finché possono.
Il passo a due di Addie e Louis schiva finché può i pregiudizi della cittadina di Holt, li ignora per concentrarsi su altro: il senso di un presente lento, la discesa a patti con il passato e gli errori fatti, la costruzione di un rapporto nuovo, diverso, con sé, con gli altri, nella nuova dimensione della vecchiaia. Solo di notte, al buio di una stanza con un altro respiro accanto, Addie e Louis possono essere davvero onesti e conoscersi senza finzioni. Finché possono.
J'ai bien aimé
C'était doux romantique et poétique
C'était doux romantique et poétique
I'd actually probably give this 3.5 stars. It was a charming book. I loved the simplicity of the language and how the story unfolded. It was a quick read and had a lot of depth for such a short book.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Beautifully written, poignant and moving. It was almost cathartic to read as I lost my mother this year and my father has been seeing someone which is a painful process for everyone. But the adage, "life is for the living" has stayed around for all this time because it is real and true.