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A review by llanirev
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
1.0
This was quite disappointing. I expected an original view on creativity and inspiration, dressed down by either philosophy or science.
What I got was a not so coherent gathering of beliefs the author holds. Not about creativity in general, but very focused on writing. And not from the question if 'inspiration is "big magic"' but with the conclusion that it is magic. The author has some peculiar thoughts about creatitivity (which she talks about as if it was a person, a person that will only find you if it likes you) or that destiny is hardly shapeable. This book describes a lot of the experiences of the author herself and the beliefs she holds. Kept reading until the end because I hoped that some logic would form, but there deliberaltely was none. I couldn't phrase one thing I have as a take away from this book. Except maybe that you can fill a book by repeating yourself over and over again in different words, talk a lot about yourself and state nothing of worth while sounding interesting. Don't be fooled by the cover or the promise to find creativity through this book.
Advice: skip it.
What I got was a not so coherent gathering of beliefs the author holds. Not about creativity in general, but very focused on writing. And not from the question if 'inspiration is "big magic"' but with the conclusion that it is magic. The author has some peculiar thoughts about creatitivity (which she talks about as if it was a person, a person that will only find you if it likes you) or that destiny is hardly shapeable. This book describes a lot of the experiences of the author herself and the beliefs she holds. Kept reading until the end because I hoped that some logic would form, but there deliberaltely was none. I couldn't phrase one thing I have as a take away from this book. Except maybe that you can fill a book by repeating yourself over and over again in different words, talk a lot about yourself and state nothing of worth while sounding interesting. Don't be fooled by the cover or the promise to find creativity through this book.
Advice: skip it.