Each story features a character at a sort of crossroads, but not a dramatic, suspenseful, weighty crossroads. The type of crossroads that you don’t realize you are at until years later when you look back and think, “that was the moment that made all the difference.” There is a bit of humor and a bit of sadness, but most of all there is hope. Hope that things will work out, both for you and the character. Hope that, despite evidence to the contrary, the universe just might be working for you. Hope that even the most mundane things can become wonderful if you let them.
I don’t know what else to say about it. It is short, it is engaging, and to quote Nicole Krauss, “it moved me in a way one hopes to be moved each time each time he begins a book.”
I definitely recommend it.
What are you reading these days? Anything I should check out? Have you read I Knew You’d Be Lovely?
I’ll have to check that out! Definitely different than what I usually read. Totally understand feeling like you’ve let go of a long-lost friend when you finish a book. When the book is really good, I always feel a little lost finishing it because I get so wrapped up in it.
I just finished reading The Maze Runner series, so, so good. I got the first 2 from the library, but when I was going to have to wait for the third, I had to buy it to finish (and I’m super OCD about only owning part of a series, so that’s really saying something).
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This is the kind of books I love to read. I read a lot too, of anything actually. I just finished reading 1Q84 and have started The Bright Young Things series. If you’d like, I have a list of books I am planning on reading next listed in my about me page.
As for the feeling as if you have parted with a long time friend, I get that too, when I read a very good book. It actually makes me sad, when I reach the last words. But luckily there are more friends to make in the reading world! =)
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Bright Young Things sounds right up my alley — I love flappers! Just downloaded the first one to my Kindle.
Good! I loved the Luxe series by the same author and so far I like book 1 of The Bright Young Things =) Let me know how you like it!
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Already in love with this book just because of the name. Just downloaded the ebook from the library. I actually love short stories because despite loving to read, it’s really hard for me to get into books knowing that I’m stuck with them for the long haul. Short stories let me finish one tale and then move onto another book if I want.
If you haven’t read it, I’d highly recommend No One Belongs Here More Than You. It moved me. Twice over.