A review by kayshiddenshelf
A Sorrow Named Joy by Sarah Chorn

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

5/5 Stars 

I devoured this is one sitting. This is a moving exploration of truths, self discovery, happiness, and the meaning of being alive. Sarah Chorn isn’t afraid to dig into deeper topics of mental health and treats them with dignity and compassion. 

The story follows a housewife named Joy; she goes about her daily routine to ensure her husbands happiness. Simple things such as weeding her garden and trips to the grocery store bring her peace. Until she finds a photo of a past, she can’t remember, and her world of order and perfection begin to crumble. 

In roughly 70 pages, Sarah Chorn manages to capture a beautiful and heart-breaking story through an immersive read. From the first page, I quickly became invested in Joy’s life and the oddities of her choices and interests. From intrigue, and an exploration of humanity, A Sorrow Named Joy will make readers think long after reading. 

Sarah Chorn’s ability to craft emotionally evocative stories, and meaningful explorations on heavier topics is unmatched. 

At the end of the day, this is one best experienced for yourself and I highly recommend giving it a try.