I appreciated the raw honesty of Gorz almost as much as his love for his wife. This is very well written but I feel like it is not complete enough to I appreciated the raw honesty of Gorz almost as much as his love for his wife. This is very well written but I feel like it is not complete enough to be called a book, regarding both: the length and story development. I would have liked the opportunity to get to know them better, to understand what it was about her that made him love her so. And vice versa.
On a final note, I felt that this also lacked the enlightenment factor. I didn't get excited reading and I don't feel like it's changed my life which is a shame because they seem like interesting people and their love was extraordinary.
But maybe I am criticizing it as a book as opposed to a love letter. ...more
Why does everyone hate this book?! I loved it! Maybe it's fiction, maybe it's not plausible, but I really warmed to the reader; she's sensitive and saWhy does everyone hate this book?! I loved it! Maybe it's fiction, maybe it's not plausible, but I really warmed to the reader; she's sensitive and sad. I think her patchwork entries are very realistic. My own journal is similar (sans drugs) with its ups and downs. I think it's important to remember that journal-writers don't record every detail which might account for the gaps. In any case, whatever one's stance, I think this is s staple read. ...more
I love cool, flat, fucked up books like this. Even if the quality of writing isn't superb. A good book is about essence. Having said that, it never peI love cool, flat, fucked up books like this. Even if the quality of writing isn't superb. A good book is about essence. Having said that, it never peaked leaving me feeling cheated out of an ending. ...more
At first I was apprehensive about the flat tone that Mam uses to write this memoir of being a child sex slave. But then I remembered that it is extraoAt first I was apprehensive about the flat tone that Mam uses to write this memoir of being a child sex slave. But then I remembered that it is extraordinarily difficult to write about a traumatic experience with feeling without bringing it all up. Although her writing isn't brilliant, this story touched me to the point that, when my time comes to adopt, I will definitely look into Cambodia. ...more
Fascinating stuff! And I'm sure we've all experienced some mild form of something in this collection! Personally, I know what it feels like when a b
Fascinating stuff! And I'm sure we've all experienced some mild form of something in this collection! Personally, I know what it feels like when a body part seems alien. Very interesting, very well-written. And I like that he's got integrity and a sense of humor and that he seems to genuinely care for his patients. A refreshing change. ...more
This book is filled with beautiful quotes and was obviously written with a lot of love HOWEVER... It read kind of like a religious text. It reminds meThis book is filled with beautiful quotes and was obviously written with a lot of love HOWEVER... It read kind of like a religious text. It reminds me of Sophie's world, actually, in the sense that, while the book itself isn't particularly well-written, the premise is interesting and worthwhile.
I think it's a book that everybody should read at least once and I'm sure I'll pick it up again to read what I've underlined, but I can't say I adored it. Sorry, Kalil!...more
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