celadona 's review for:

The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

4.0

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4.5 stars. I became interested in this book after hearing it's iconic closing lines in a TV show. While at times a bit hard to follow, the stories of the five people who were lost on that bridge, and by extension, those whom they left behind, is poignant, powerful, and heartbreakingly realistic. However, the most powerful part of the book, for me, was those ending lines. They resonated strongly with me; they were both comforting and upsetting, wistful yet realistic, and open up a whole realm of possibilities to ponder on. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.