I took on a facial expression not dissimilar to The Reverend Everly Thomas when you said this book was $40! I'm listening to reviews after reading, I loved it.
Such a great review! Just finished LitB tonight. I recognize the quality, but I think I was so busy relating to it intellectually that I didn't have the emotional connection you did (this was my first GS). Hoping that since I have most of the figuring-out done, it'll resonate more emotionally when I revisit it (there were some feels, I don't have a heart of stone!). When you're in the Bardo (195 yrs from now, or longer if you're a time lord) I picture dozens of multi-colored books fluttering randomly about you like butterflies.
I love books and butterflies... so that would actually be ideal! I think I'd NEVER let go and leave the bardo if that was the case! Honestly, you should be relieved if you had a more subdued emotional reaction... Sobbing while confronting your own mortality is no fun haha
Great review! I've been wanting to pick this up, but for some reason I was slightly wary. I enjoy Saunders but I think that sometimes he can be a little repetitive. You've definitely made me want to get to this sooner!
I took on a facial expression not dissimilar to The Reverend Everly Thomas when you said this book was $40! I'm listening to reviews after reading, I loved it.
Haha! Hardcovers prices have only gone up since then... but this book is worth it!
Great Review Alex. I finished this book a week back and loved it.
So glad to hear you enjoyed the book! Still a book I think about quite often-- it has a lot of staying power!
Such a great review! Just finished LitB tonight. I recognize the quality, but I think I was so busy relating to it intellectually that I didn't have the emotional connection you did (this was my first GS). Hoping that since I have most of the figuring-out done, it'll resonate more emotionally when I revisit it (there were some feels, I don't have a heart of stone!). When you're in the Bardo (195 yrs from now, or longer if you're a time lord) I picture dozens of multi-colored books fluttering randomly about you like butterflies.
I love books and butterflies... so that would actually be ideal! I think I'd NEVER let go and leave the bardo if that was the case! Honestly, you should be relieved if you had a more subdued emotional reaction... Sobbing while confronting your own mortality is no fun haha
Great review! I've been wanting to pick this up, but for some reason I was slightly wary. I enjoy Saunders but I think that sometimes he can be a little repetitive. You've definitely made me want to get to this sooner!
Sweet, I hope you like it! If not, it at least reads really fast so it won't take up too much time ;)
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Thanks! Looking forward to checking out your channel as well!