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travelling_bookworm's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
“I was born a tragedian,”she says, “or a comedian possibly.One or the other anyway. But I didn't realize it at the time. Big feet.”
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Sweet, funny, and absolutely heartbreaking at the same time. The fact that this story is based on real events felt indescribably sad to me. However, despite the clear tragedy of the circumstances of Miss S., it is hard not to be charmed by her unexpected, truly eccentric character. She is inspiringly brave and confident in the face of the incessant difficulties of living out on the street: cruel disturbances by passersby, dealing with the police, exposure to nature, the lack of hygienic facilities, and unhappy neighbors. Yet, she is adamant about having her own way, proudly asserting her choices, views, wishes to the world without backing down. And to top it off, the images scattered throughout the book really give life to Miss S. and her unique ray of light.
I have also found out that this book has been turned into a movie starring none other than Dame Maggie Smith, whom I ADORE. I honestly cannot think of anyone else who would do the role of grumpy, mysterious, sassy, charming Miss S. justice as Maggie Smith can. Off to the streaming services I go.
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Sweet, funny, and absolutely heartbreaking at the same time. The fact that this story is based on real events felt indescribably sad to me. However, despite the clear tragedy of the circumstances of Miss S., it is hard not to be charmed by her unexpected, truly eccentric character. She is inspiringly brave and confident in the face of the incessant difficulties of living out on the street: cruel disturbances by passersby, dealing with the police, exposure to nature, the lack of hygienic facilities, and unhappy neighbors. Yet, she is adamant about having her own way, proudly asserting her choices, views, wishes to the world without backing down. And to top it off, the images scattered throughout the book really give life to Miss S. and her unique ray of light.
I have also found out that this book has been turned into a movie starring none other than Dame Maggie Smith, whom I ADORE. I honestly cannot think of anyone else who would do the role of grumpy, mysterious, sassy, charming Miss S. justice as Maggie Smith can. Off to the streaming services I go.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
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