So, let me just spill the tea on this book that completely took me by surprise. At first, I was not feeling it at all – I almost quit reading. It was slow and boring, but hear me out, y’all. When things finally started happening, it was like a rollercoaster ride that I couldn’t get off. The second half had me hooked, and even now, days later, I can’t stop thinking about it. This book really stuck with me. I even went back to re-read some parts that I loved because they were just that good. This modern retelling of King Lear was just brilliant, especially since I’m a huge Shakespeare fan!
Now, can we talk about those jaw-dropping moments in the book? I need to dish with someone about these crazy twists:
- Remember when Rose spilled the beans about her affair with Jess? The way she just owned up to it, no apologies, no sugarcoating – it was savage! I had a mix of respect for her honesty and total shock at her callousness. And don’t even get me started on Jess’s messy behavior. It’s a whole wild ride!
- And what about Ginny and her poison sausages? I’m still shook. Let’s chat about it!
Let me drop a few favorite quotes from the book:
“Forgiveness is a reflex for when you can’t stand what you know.”
And:
“Most people would have said she was rather plan… That someone will see actual beauty where others never have.”
And:
“It was terrifying to think of myself as so obvious, so transparent… After it was over, I knew I was somehow at his mercy.”
Before I sign off, just wanted to give a shoutout to the author – Jane Smiley! Sorry about the funky formatting, blame the system for not letting me space things out properly. Stay tuned for more book discussions!