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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
Beautiful writing about something that feels indescribable to those who have experienced it. If you haven't experienced an immense grief, you'll be pulled in by the way she describes the very human feelings we have about those we love. If you have had this kind of loss, it's like, "Finally someone put into words what I've been feeling all along!" I can't wait to see how her future writings transform.
also listened to this on audio. A short beautiful memoir about grief and loss. Phenomenal writing that pulls at your heart and speaks to any part of you that’s ever lost anyone or anything.
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I’ve opted not to rate this book. Not because it was a bad book, but because it just wasn’t something that I could relate to. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie recounts her relationship with her father as she grieves his death during the COVID-19 pandemic. At its core, this book acts as an account of how the pandemic has disrupted centuries old death and grief rituals.
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TLDR: A tender, poetic exploration of grief and love’s enduring power.
Notes on Grief is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of loss and mourning. Written in the aftermath of her father’s sudden death, Adichie invites readers into the raw and often chaotic landscape of grief. Her prose is eloquent yet unflinchingly honest, blending vulnerability with profound insight. I can’t begin to imagine what the process was like to write this book, and be able to share it with the world.
Adichie captures the universality of grief while grounding it in her own cultural and familial context, weaving memories of her father with reflections on the shock, anger, and disorientation of losing a loved one. The book’s brevity only adds to its intensity, as every word is deliberate and charged with emotion.
Notes on Grief is not just a tribute to her father but also a meditation on the nature of loss and the ways it reshapes us. For anyone navigating the complexities of grief, Adichie’s words provide a sense of companionship and validation. It’s a poignant, beautifully written work that lingers long after the last page. It feels like a book one could reread and remember when trying to find solace in this experience shared by everyone.
Notes on Grief is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of loss and mourning. Written in the aftermath of her father’s sudden death, Adichie invites readers into the raw and often chaotic landscape of grief. Her prose is eloquent yet unflinchingly honest, blending vulnerability with profound insight. I can’t begin to imagine what the process was like to write this book, and be able to share it with the world.
Adichie captures the universality of grief while grounding it in her own cultural and familial context, weaving memories of her father with reflections on the shock, anger, and disorientation of losing a loved one. The book’s brevity only adds to its intensity, as every word is deliberate and charged with emotion.
Notes on Grief is not just a tribute to her father but also a meditation on the nature of loss and the ways it reshapes us. For anyone navigating the complexities of grief, Adichie’s words provide a sense of companionship and validation. It’s a poignant, beautifully written work that lingers long after the last page. It feels like a book one could reread and remember when trying to find solace in this experience shared by everyone.
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