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mack_e's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
His voice and prose is wonderful, especially considering how he had to write this book, and how arduous it must’ve been. It’s a quick read, can cruise through in an hour or two easily. It’s mostly lighthearted as he details his everyday life and thoughts, but he’ll put in a line or two that really make you remember the devastation.
Truly a feat of the human spirit.
Truly a feat of the human spirit.
stephibabes's review against another edition
4.0
Gosh. This was so moving. I suppose that it is almost a given. Once you know the context in which it was written. But actually Bauby's sense of prose is beautiful and really move me. I felt lost in the half day-dream flights that were so wonderful to be given an opportunity to go on him with. I felt really quite close to him in a way.
ginbat's review against another edition
reflective
sad
3.5
The amazing part of the book is the story BEHIND it
kaulhilo's review against another edition
4.0
But I see in the clothes a symbol of continuing life. And proof that I still want to be myself. If I must drool, I may as well drool on cashmere.
**this was such a lightread, and so wonderful, it perfectly displays the strength of human consciousness over practically, anything in life, and im just so sAD sad sad over this i can't even function rip
**this was such a lightread, and so wonderful, it perfectly displays the strength of human consciousness over practically, anything in life, and im just so sAD sad sad over this i can't even function rip
storeytale's review against another edition
4.5
Unusual and beautiful writing about life with ‘locked-in’ syndrome. Every letter is a careful choice and the weight of that choice is evident in the clarity of story-telling.
meese_'s review against another edition
4.0
Blitzed through this in an afternoon instead of working. A captivating read that gives an intriguing insight into Bauby's psychological state while facing lock-in syndrome.
Despite being in quite possibly the worst situation one could find themselves in, Bauby seems to have retained his wit and humour. I personally find it rather relatable to maintain and find humour in even the worst of circumstances.
Despite being in quite possibly the worst situation one could find themselves in, Bauby seems to have retained his wit and humour. I personally find it rather relatable to maintain and find humour in even the worst of circumstances.