Brilliantly beautiful. This book touched something very deep inside of me. I’m changed because of it.
The emotive writing style and the way in which the characters came to life because of it.
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Review from The Correspondent →
Brilliantly beautiful. This book touched something very deep inside of me. I’m changed because of it.
Beautifully written tapestry of guilt, grieving, forgiveness and friendship weaving the parallel of bitterness to contentment, and the ability to love again.
I liked the premise of the book and slowly peeling away Sybil’s layers to better understand how her perceived abandonment, loss, unfathomable grief, internalized guilt and shame all contributed in creating a multifaceted woman. Her journey feels rich given the life long commitment to relationships, friendships and wanting to know her children. Definitely needed some..
Although written in the odd style of letter correspondence, which I am not accustomed to in the least, the last time I devoured an audible book this quickly was when listening to Matt Haig’s The Life Impossible. This book, although different in almost every way from that one, held my attention in the same way..
I loved learning about Sybill’s life through her letters. It was deep. It was sweet. It was funny. It was sad. Just like life, I guess.
I loved this book and am glad I listened to it rather than read it on paper. The voice actors did a great job bringing it to life. It was funny, smart and heartwarming and I was definitely sad when it ending and wished for more.
I really enjoyed, not only the story,but the way it was told. The correspondence wasn’t just a writing device but had actually meaning to the story and for the character. I think the letters and emails gave us a unique way to enter into many aspects of Sybil’s personality and gave a fuller presentation of..
This book is a wonderful novel that weaves the life of a woman… Cybil It is a wonderful read with enough twists and turns to keep you reading (listening) until you finish it in 1 day.
