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andybeagle333's review
2.75
I always feel bad rating a memoir low- it was beautifully written, but felt a bit disjointed
montigneyrules's review
1.0
#readingchallenge2024 (my book with title "L")
I appreciate when an author commits to writing their memoir; processing their life-and I feel guilty rating low because it feels judgemental of their life- however I have to be honest in rating my experience...
I read this novel, as I was drawn to the premises of addressing a shared human loneliness; anticipating exploring our place in the world through a shared personal realization through the author's memories; but the execution focused more on the personalized memories than the concept of the key questions & conversations
The majority of the read was internal, with disjointed threads, falling flat-like sifting through random stories with no discussion- there failed to be a larger connection to the proposed theme of isolation and loneliness but instead just conveyed memories
I appreciate when an author commits to writing their memoir; processing their life-and I feel guilty rating low because it feels judgemental of their life- however I have to be honest in rating my experience...
I read this novel, as I was drawn to the premises of addressing a shared human loneliness; anticipating exploring our place in the world through a shared personal realization through the author's memories; but the execution focused more on the personalized memories than the concept of the key questions & conversations
The majority of the read was internal, with disjointed threads, falling flat-like sifting through random stories with no discussion- there failed to be a larger connection to the proposed theme of isolation and loneliness but instead just conveyed memories
lexmcgnns's review against another edition
4.5
4.5 stars.
Such a lovely read full of lots of strong parts
Such a lovely read full of lots of strong parts
allyking's review
4.0
I had never heard of this book before I stumbled across it at a bookstore and I’m so thankful I picked it up!!! I related so much to the thoughts and feelings this author described about her experience with loneliness, it felt like my soul laid bare in the pages. Wow wow wow wow wow
clarabooksit's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, and Grief
Minor: Death and Pandemic/Epidemic
heropick's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
has some really stand out sections, sometimes felt a bit repetitive. amazing writing style though.