A review by jeanninelthompson
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

I flat-out loved this book. I devoured it all in one sitting because I had to find out if Willie escaped the bardo. I started rereading it immediately, with the intention to go slower and savor the writing.  I used to think that the bardo was just for the dead. As I read this book, I started to wonder if I was in a bardo state in my life and if so, what steps could I take to escape. Reading this book made me more curious about the Tibetan Buddhist teaching on the bardo and how I could use it in my own life.  Have to say it again, I loved this book.