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A review by the_gare_bear
The Art of Breathing by TJ Klune
4.0
I almost forgot to write my thoughts on this book. I'm currently halfway through the final book but I wanted to touch base on this entry in the series.
Interestingly enough, this book is from the POV of The Kid, which I found was a great addition to the series.
The title alone should clue you in to a lot that this book brings as far as what it deals with. I am finding this series not only extremely personal, but helpful and insightful. As someone who has started having seizures within the last three years of my life, there are many things that I am having to learn and cope with. I also have to deal with panic attacks/anxiety problems. So reading through other people's struggles with who they are and how they work through overcoming their own issues and insecurities has been profoundly moving to me especially as it deals with your chosen family and carving your own place in the world.
This books was a great addition to the series and fits well within the storyline. The Art of Breathing is not something that everyone has control over even though it may seem simple enough. Something that may seem so easy or basic, could be an extreme struggle for others. Growth, change, and acceptance can really change or break a person.
The reason for the 4 stars? The book gets a little wordy at times when diving into the thought process of some of the characters (but it's part of who they are so it's understandable). I did find myself wanting to get through some scenes a bit quicker without having to hear an entire back story that may have been described previously, but partially that's what happens when you read a series straight through and don't have to wait for the next book to come out. I enjoyed this book immensely and it really has opened up the way I think about some of my own tribulations in life.
Interestingly enough, this book is from the POV of The Kid, which I found was a great addition to the series.
The title alone should clue you in to a lot that this book brings as far as what it deals with. I am finding this series not only extremely personal, but helpful and insightful. As someone who has started having seizures within the last three years of my life, there are many things that I am having to learn and cope with. I also have to deal with panic attacks/anxiety problems. So reading through other people's struggles with who they are and how they work through overcoming their own issues and insecurities has been profoundly moving to me especially as it deals with your chosen family and carving your own place in the world.
This books was a great addition to the series and fits well within the storyline. The Art of Breathing is not something that everyone has control over even though it may seem simple enough. Something that may seem so easy or basic, could be an extreme struggle for others. Growth, change, and acceptance can really change or break a person.
The reason for the 4 stars? The book gets a little wordy at times when diving into the thought process of some of the characters (but it's part of who they are so it's understandable). I did find myself wanting to get through some scenes a bit quicker without having to hear an entire back story that may have been described previously, but partially that's what happens when you read a series straight through and don't have to wait for the next book to come out. I enjoyed this book immensely and it really has opened up the way I think about some of my own tribulations in life.