That was the first time I saw her for myself.” “My perception of Winsome belonged to my mother - I thought of her as old, punctilious, someone without an interior life or worthwhile passions. This is where I'd like to share some quotes because her writing speaks better than anything I can think to say. It’s straight into the scene, and it felt exactly right. There’s no wasted time on “previously on” to get to know the characters. The author possesses a talent for making you sink into each scene. Typing up quotes from this book feels like in the movie The Words: "Rory types the manuscript into his laptop to know what it feels like to write something truly great, even if it's only pretend." “Two things that when you put them together in a poem make the reader feel whatever emotion you want them to so you don’t have to expressly name it. Her way with words and being able to name unnameable feelings is magic. Meg Mason has been added to my list of authors to keep watch over for any new releases. The inside jokes and shared glances say it all, it takes a formidable writer to translate that feeling to the page. The heart of this book for me is when it shows us a glimpse into the language you create when sharing your days together with others. I have so much praise to share, that I don't even know where to begin.
That’s why I read: To feel seen and understood. She talks and writes like how I think, and it's beyond gratifying getting to find another kindred spirit to add to the list.
It's always a great sign when your favorite author shares their appreciation for a book. The first signs of the brilliancy that Sorrow and Bliss would come to hold happened before I even opened up the book: I did not expect a blurb by Ann Patchett in this book. However, I like to go into detail, so let me share what I loved (also so I can come back and reread my favorite parts): Sorrow and Bliss can get all the stars from me. I'm savoring my reviews now for the best of books. Returning to reread what impressed me always feels like time-traveling back to the past with fresh eyes. That’s how I know a book is good: when I feel compelled to write down everything I loved because I don’t want to forget my first experience reading it. And it made me remember why I also started reviewing books: When I physically can't stop writing about my reading experience because the words create such a satisfactory reading experience, and I don't want to ever forget them. Sorrow and Bliss compelled me to understand why I stopped reviewing books - I rarely feel the same old thrill for the words I read. I don't even know where to begin! It's been so long since I've felt this excited about a book.
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