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A review by jane_says
The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
5.0
The last time I felt like this after reading a book, it was after Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife. I think the connection I'm drawing here is what I took away from both books: the timeless struggle of love, and self-preservation.
Additionally, this book was beautifully written. The prose is so smooth and poetic that I felt like I being pampered and soothed every time I opened the book and continued reading.
What also caught and tugged my heart strings was the impact Love had on Max, the narrator. His descriptions of the love he felt is extremely touching. The way he described the object of his affections, and the futility of unrequited love... you feel it because we've all felt the same at one time or another.
This is a book I will be reading again. The 2nd time around I can just enjoy the beautiful writing by itself without worrying about keeping track of the plot. I love books like this.
Additionally, this book was beautifully written. The prose is so smooth and poetic that I felt like I being pampered and soothed every time I opened the book and continued reading.
What also caught and tugged my heart strings was the impact Love had on Max, the narrator. His descriptions of the love he felt is extremely touching. The way he described the object of his affections, and the futility of unrequited love... you feel it because we've all felt the same at one time or another.
This is a book I will be reading again. The 2nd time around I can just enjoy the beautiful writing by itself without worrying about keeping track of the plot. I love books like this.