A review by amaya_jam
Sorrow and Bliss: A Novel by Meg Mason

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book was 90% sorrow and a scant 10% bliss. the last 30 pages or so really saved it. it took me weeks to read this. i really wanted to love it but i had to drag my way through most of it. i think my lack of depression made me have a much harder time sympathizing with Martha.

Despite this, I found myself highlighting a dozen or so passages and could see myself recommending this to a couple people. maybe i’ll like the book more as i mull over it in my mind.
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