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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
This is a moving work of prose-poetry that owes a lot to Bluets by Maggie Nelson. Maybe it’s unfair to compare them and I should just rate this on its own, but everything from the niche-but-broad subject matter, to the interweaving of historical research with autobiography, and even the prose style, is so reminiscent of Bluets.
While it doesn’t quite reach Nelson’s heights of lyricism, it is still a fantastic piece of writing that’s well worth picking up.
While it doesn’t quite reach Nelson’s heights of lyricism, it is still a fantastic piece of writing that’s well worth picking up.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
If I’d held a pen during this first reading, I would have underlined a great deal of witty, eloquent and beautiful sentences. Great important thoughts are scattered throughout this book and it deserves a re-read.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Could also be called The Depression Book or The Suicide Book or The Postpartum Book. I liked the short vignette style, it felt very ephemeral. Sometimes it's very interesting to read such naked thoughts from someone whose personality and emotions are opposite mine. We are all so different.