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sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. It's a bit diffucult to describe this book and why I love it. The theme is loneliness, for sure. Together with old age and social dysfunction. And there is so much sadness, but also irony of life and a bit of dark humor, but not so much to make it morbid, just the right amount for my taste. This reminded me, regarding the topics, of A Man Called Ove, but I like this one so much better.
stella_sm06's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sofietintenhertz's review against another edition
4.0
Veldig fin skrivestil.
Det var noe ufattelig gripende med hovedpersonen.
Det var noe ufattelig gripende med hovedpersonen.
oshrat's review
5.0
Sometimes I forget what a blessing good books offer; what a redemption they suggest. And then- something like this comes along, and turns all lights on.
laurynreads's review against another edition
3.5
I enjoyed this! Weird and kinda funny and challenges the notion of “leaving a legacy.” Today I described it as “existential silliness” and I feel like that’s all I have to say about it
hellsbell's review
4.0
originally posted on HellyReads
This was a beautifully written book dealing with extreme depression and suicidal thoughts.
Mathea is alone. Not only is she alone, she is incredibly lonely. She has been depressed for most of her life. Has no immediate family. No real friends to speak of, and she is a widow. So she decides to remedy the situation by trying to make a mark on the world. She creates a time capsule - that gets dug up. She tries to speak to people by ringin up directory enquiries to ask for her own phone number. She just keeps on feeling smaller and smaller.
I really don't want to say too much more about what happens, because I feel as though it should be experienced. What I can say is I have never read such sadness expressed so beautifully. The ending was stunning, with Mathea finally finding peace with herself.
This is definitely not a happy book. Every page is about depression or negative feelings. So please be aware of that going into it. BUT I do highly recommend it. It was beautiful.
This was a beautifully written book dealing with extreme depression and suicidal thoughts.
Mathea is alone. Not only is she alone, she is incredibly lonely. She has been depressed for most of her life. Has no immediate family. No real friends to speak of, and she is a widow. So she decides to remedy the situation by trying to make a mark on the world. She creates a time capsule - that gets dug up. She tries to speak to people by ringin up directory enquiries to ask for her own phone number. She just keeps on feeling smaller and smaller.
I really don't want to say too much more about what happens, because I feel as though it should be experienced. What I can say is I have never read such sadness expressed so beautifully. The ending was stunning, with Mathea finally finding peace with herself.
This is definitely not a happy book. Every page is about depression or negative feelings. So please be aware of that going into it. BUT I do highly recommend it. It was beautiful.
tatealarson's review
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
ciarafrances's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0