A review by ottercorg
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Having grown up a very traditional, quite conservative Christian, I was hesitant to start reading this one, having been recommended it by a dear friend. It felt wrong, like some sort of blasphemy, as I still today profess to be a Christian. But I read it anyway, because I’ve turned away from a lot of what I was taught growing up. 

I’m so glad I pushed away the guilt in reading this. What an incredible story, what beautiful words. I finished it about on the second Sunday of Lent, which made the whole story even more pertinent and poignant. The writing is powerful and eloquent, without going over my head or becoming too difficult to understand. I will be reflecting on it for some time. 
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