Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness by William Styron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A personal story about Styron’s experience with depression. Open, honest, and very very sad.
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It’s hard to call this book excellent because it’s so very very depressing. A stark, real look at depression and also so much history, politics and background on all the ways depression and race and poverty intersect. Eye opening and so very sad.
I love pueblo’s books. They are pithy and they make you think and they help you remember that life is an inside job. And doing your work is never a waste of time.
I loved this. Not as much as Baer’s previous book but every minute I spent with it was joy and laugh out loud and touching and she’s simply brilliant.
this book was on my list for several reads. I am so excited I finally got to sit down and read it. It was absolutely excellent. There are so so many good pieces of information in this book. So much helpful advice. If you’re burned out, worn out, overwhelmed, this will help.
excellent. Erdich writes in a way no one can. There’s so much packed into this story. So much of what we’ve been living through told in eloquent, funny and thoughtful ways. She is so very talented.
This book is complicated. On the one side, it’s a super fast read. The three women in the story are interesting and layered and three-dimensional. They make the book a fast-read and they have distinct voices and they are well-done. The men, however, are too perfect. There’s nothing wrong with them. They are not complex or interesting. And there are some major issues in this book that are glossed over. Some are dealt with in some detail (the one Tully has) and some are absolutely not given enough room (Rachel’s) and space to be dealt with the respect they deserve. It makes them feel like token issues. And then there’s the ending. I don’t mind a twist. I don’t mind unexpected or even unclear endings. I do mind endings that (maybe) unintentionally play into stereotypes that are really not helpful. Let’s not do that. so fast read, complex/interesting women. but then so much not great, too. Love Hepworth and will keep reading her. Just didn’t love this one. with gratitude to St. Martin’s Press and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
I was in the mood for stories that will wrap around me like a blanket and comfort me. Liese does not disappoint.
Liese’s characters are memorable and three dimensional and enjoyable to read. You will fall in love with them.
This story was okay, I liked the way it was structured and read it in a blur. But now it’s been a week and I don’t remember much of it. So it’s enjoyable but won’t stick with you.
too predictable and not my favorite.
“She existed outside of her life and she knew it. When faced with danger, she couldn’t even shout. She barely heard a word people said, too busy making her face appear eager, nodding her head, and saying, “How interesting.”” I read and loved LaCour’s previous books and was very excited to see an adult novel. It did not disappoint. I loved the story of Sara and Emilie, each of them struggling in their own way, trying to feel whole and trying to make their lives “work.” Trying to survive in a world that hasn’t been kind to them. I loved how each of them have an art (flowers/renovating and making cocktails) that allows them to bring forth their creativity and add their unique beauty to the world. I loved how real and flawed they are. This story is about love. It’s about trying again, being willing to be vulnerable and be seen and finding your way in a world that hasn’t always been good to you. LaCour is an excellent story teller and this story will stay with you for a long, long time. with gratitude to Flatiron Books and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review |
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