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A review by abooknomad
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a journey through the highs and lows of life, marriage, family and most importantly mental health. It doesn't hide the dark side of being human and how mental disorders impact the self and personal relationships; in fact, it makes those things so clear and unavoidable that sometimes I was left speechless and silent while listening to the audiobook.
Although it started slowly and the pacing was not always steady, the characterisation was intriguing from the get-go and when it grabbed me, it really pulled me in. It might seem like a heavy read (and it is) but the narrative is also punctuated with a healthy dose of British humour and comical scenes, which bring just the right amount of lightness to the otherwise blunt storytelling and writing.
An overall great read. I highly recommend the audiobook.
Although it started slowly and the pacing was not always steady, the characterisation was intriguing from the get-go and when it grabbed me, it really pulled me in. It might seem like a heavy read (and it is) but the narrative is also punctuated with a healthy dose of British humour and comical scenes, which bring just the right amount of lightness to the otherwise blunt storytelling and writing.
An overall great read. I highly recommend the audiobook.