Emmanuel’s review of A Gentle Creature > Likes and Comments

I'm not sure I have the stamina to read this one, but I get the idea from your thoughtful and lovely review.
Especially taken with this thought
"the possibility that the person he believed himself to be never existed. " yowzer

Magdelanye wrote: "I'm not sure I have the stamina to read this one, but I get the idea from your thoughtful and lovely review.
Especially taken with this thought
"the possibility that the person he believed himself..."

Thank you, Magdelanye—that’s such a lovely thing to say.
I completely understand the hesitation. It’s a painful read, even though it’s a short one. What kept me going was the way he tells the story: he wants so badly to explain himself, but every explanation seems to reveal a little more than he intended. You can feel the distance between the man he believes he is and the man his wife may have known.
So I’d say give it a go when you’re in the mood for something intense but brief. And if you do, I’d really love to know what you make of it.

Brilliant, perceptive review, Emmanuel.

I don't push the 'want to read' button for every review I like. But yours, Emmanuel, is intelligent and subtle. If the novel is anything like it, I won't be surprised.

Caterina wrote: "Brilliant, perceptive review, Emmanuel."

Thank you, Caterina, that’s very kind of you. It’s a book that rewards slow attention, so I’m glad the review did it some justice...

Georgia wrote: "I don't push the 'want to read' button for every review I like. But yours, Emmanuel, is intelligent and subtle. If the novel is anything like it, I won't be surprised."

Thank you, Georgia, that means a lot. I think you’ll find the novella lives up to it. I’d love to hear your thoughts once you’ve read it.