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A review by eoudman
When We Were Friends by Jane Green
3.0
My first short story ๐ A mere 44 pages that was estimated to take no longer than an hour to read.
I enjoyed this short story for the characters it developed, the story it provided, and the messages I took away hidden through out.
Being a divorcee, I can relate to the complete shift from identifying much of yourself in connection to your partner to than having no partner. That shifting dynamic back to the roots of who you are without another. Who you always have been, but maybe it got muddled or lost when in a marriage.
I think the connection between Elle and Lucy is intoxicating to say the least. That instant spark with another human. Especially post divorce, finding a gal pal that youโre so in sync with feels good. However, most people are known to put their best self forward at the beginning of any relationship, as Lucy learns.
I think this short story beautifully takes the reader through loss of self in marriage, identity issues during divorce, and diminished standards when one feels their lowest.
I enjoyed this short story for the characters it developed, the story it provided, and the messages I took away hidden through out.
Being a divorcee, I can relate to the complete shift from identifying much of yourself in connection to your partner to than having no partner. That shifting dynamic back to the roots of who you are without another. Who you always have been, but maybe it got muddled or lost when in a marriage.
I think the connection between Elle and Lucy is intoxicating to say the least. That instant spark with another human. Especially post divorce, finding a gal pal that youโre so in sync with feels good. However, most people are known to put their best self forward at the beginning of any relationship, as Lucy learns.
I think this short story beautifully takes the reader through loss of self in marriage, identity issues during divorce, and diminished standards when one feels their lowest.