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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
I think I’m tired of depressed women books
While feeling more and more hopeless as I got halfway through, I continued because of the stellar writing. The last quarter rewarded me with a tidy wrap up and creative circling back to previous content.
Sorrow and Bliss centres on Martha Friel, from her childhood to her middle ages, we watch as she attempts to navigate life and try to not let it overwhelm her along the way. With a husband whom everyone tells... read the full spoiler-free review here: https://www.amysbookshelf.co.uk/2022/09/sorrow-and-bliss-book-review/
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I would have liked this book more at another time in my life. I struggled through the first half or so, but really came around in the end.
Might add more thoughts later
Might add more thoughts later
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such a sad book but the writing and the subject is so emotive. I tore through this one and couldn't wait to pick it up again. Would recommend but with a trigger warning around mental health (depression and suicide).
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Strong well -formed (albeit very frustrating) characters. Really moving depiction of relationships, mental illness etc
I finished this early this morning and I just can't stop thinking about it.
Rich in both humour and emotion, I had a hard time putting this one down.
The number 1 read of 2020 for me.
Rich in both humour and emotion, I had a hard time putting this one down.
The number 1 read of 2020 for me.
