Reviews

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason

lqueijo's review against another edition

2.0

Mais um livro e mais uma opinião contrária ao “hype” em torno dele…
Este “Sorrow and Bliss” poderia ter-se ficado pelo “Sorrow”, uma vez que do “Bliss” não me apercebi. Mas, mais que tudo o resto, este é um livro aborrecido. Tão aborrecido que a única coisa que me fez percorrer as primeiras 200 páginas de uma historieta banal, com um suposto humor que não encontrei (talvez por não ser Britânico), foi tentar perceber o que motivou o que nos é apresentado, de chofre, no início. Nem as 70 páginas finais safam a coisa…
Consigo, perceber a classificação deste livro tanto como consigo perceber a “loucura” em torno de Sally Rooney. Definitivamente, há uma legião de fãs de literatura “niilista” e de histórias de vidas banais (ou histórias banais de vidas) que não querem nem necessitam de mais. Não é o meu caso. Se, também, não for o seu…
Passe, definitivamente, que há muita coisa boa para ler.

clara22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

sallyrooneystanclub's review against another edition

5.0

Incredibly powerful representation of mental illness. Believe the hype.

daisyroberds's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mfairchild's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

turtletats's review against another edition

3.0

The emotional beats really wanted to hit, but for me they mostly didn't

alicevictoriacx's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

charlott's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

nkurzweg's review against another edition

super good

meekoh's review against another edition

4.0

Martha’s a mess. You probably gathered that much from the cover. But there is an appeal to reading about someone else’s life being in shambles. Your life may not be landing you in Time magazine, but at least you’re not as despicable as Martha.

I know she’s fictional, but it is so well written that it legitimately feels like it could be a memoir. The deadpan humour gives immaculate English vibes to even the darkest moments. Martha is an unreliable narrator because she’s such a pro at self-sabotage. I like that this forces us to be more perceptive and read between the lines.

I enjoyed it, but I don’t think this book is for everyone. It’s about struggling with your mental health and learning how to shoulder personal responsibility. It’s very reminiscent of The Bell Jar.