Alexei

I want to start off by saying I haven't read a single other book that has read the way this book does. I feel as if it hit this emotion, this way of reading and understanding the world that no other book dared to dive into.

I have seen other people critique this book because it all occurs in 2014 even thought it spans over 40 ish years. I get that, but to me, that doesn't take away from the message or the way I felt about this book. I don't need there to be historical references, I am reading this book for the philosophy and thought provoking ideas. I think she did an amazing job of making me think about how someone who went through the expeirences Jude did, thinks, feels, and utlimately what is right for him.

I will say, I don't think the book had to be as long as it was. I didn't mind it, but as someone who is a little less of a literary fanatic, I thought describing every scene with excruitating detail was over the top for me, as I was reading this book for the philosophy and ideas.

I cannot put into words how important this book was for me to read, I feel as if a lot of my thoughts I have about life were questioned in this book (not necessarily answered), and just seeing this type of ideaology written out into a story felt so different and fresh than any other book I read.

The themes of this book are not for everyone, but I think the questions she asks are extremely powerful and important ones.

I really liked this book. Quite an easy read once I got the hang of the formatting. A very nice book to follow A Little Life. The story is upbeat and happy for the most part (even during the sad parts) and I found myself in a good mood almost every time I read this book.

It didn't change my perspective on anything, but that being said I still enjoyed reading it.