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marinajonesreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
5.0
No book has ever inspired me to write my own version. But that’s what this book did. Once I started reading it, I started to write down my comforts in tandem to hearing Haig talk about his. With intense vulnerability and candor, Haig made me feel equal parts seen and comforted. I think anyone struggling with anything should read this book. It’s quick and easy. Although it took me awhile to finish, I think one can easily read this in one session. I kept returning to it in times of crisis throughout a difficult start to 2024. I’m glad I had it as a companion. It will absolutely be a book I reread throughout the years. Also, listening to it through Haig’s voice made me weep. It was amazing he was able to recount all of that and still inspire people who may be going through similar feelings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, and Suicide
alexandrac's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
It took me a bit longer to finish this one mostly because I wanted to savor every page and read the book as I felt called to. Throughout this period of time in which I read this book, I have fallen into and out of reading slumps as well as learning to honor the fact that I am a mood reader. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I will definitely be re-reading it! There is a lot of great wisdom and food for thought. In those harder life moments, this book both held and comforted me. It made me feel less alone for which I am grateful.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
maeve_littooij's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
sarahthethoms's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Suicide
adanisan's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
water_and_shade's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I love Matt Haig's writing, and while I normally wouldn't go for a book like this, it came to me at the right time. A very helpful book if you're feeling low, flat or uninspired. A little repetitive, but the joy evident in the flow of Haig's writing makes up for it. Loved the quotes and segments of poetry. Overall a sweet quick read, but not something I'll pick up again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Suicide
thebookpaiges's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia
macykey's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
As someone who has anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, maybe even autism, and someone who has grieved the loss of my grandmother this year, I needed this book. Not even 30 pages in and I was crying. I do get what everyone says about it being repetitive, but sometimes you have to have things told to you several times before you actually believe them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Mental illness
gabriellainman's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
CW: mentions of depression and suicide
“You were born worthy of love and you remain worthy of love. Be kind to yourself”.
Matt Haig does it again with The Comfort Book. These notes, split into four different parts, come in all shapes and sizes but each note still finds a way to be uplifting and inspiring for the reader.
Each page brought on a new note, whether it be a quote, a recipe, a list, or an anecdote from Haig’s life. Each page makes the reader think introspectively on how the world affects them, and why the world affects them. This novel made me hope for my own future, and helped me be grateful for the life that I live.
This novel was the type of book I keep on my coffee table to leisurely read through when I need something uplifting. It is the perfect palette cleanser after a heavy read, and I recommend that everyone finds their way through this book.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ / 5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
erinwolf1997's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness