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Listened as an audiobook: That book is WILD. It was a well-deserved 2026 Pulitzer. I would like to never listen to a book that violent, gory, or vulgar ever again, but I will absolutely be thinking about it for quite some time. I feel unsettled by it. The writing style is equally as creative as the plot.

Almost quit listening to this audiobook due to the graphic/vulgar descriptions of things. However— I’m hooked now and can’t go back. This is such a unique storyline and I have no idea how it will move forward from the current point I’m in

I recently watched the Netflix adaptation of this novella and loved it— so became curious about the original book! This was such a short read, but packs a punch. It is very melancholy.

Also, the Netflix movie is a Beautiful adaptation. It’s more emotional and raw than the book.

Really enjoyed this memoir! It is slow and calm— yet sad. I appreciate the author’s ability to see her immense privilege even in her suffering. I also appreciate the high level of empathy she brought to the table at the end of the book even if I don’t think he deserved it.

Golly. Some men absolutely suck.

Audiobooks: only 30% done but I’m obsessed

Audiobook: Wanted to love this because I’ve loved so many quotes from it, but am struggling to appreciate some of Lawrence’s takes on suffering and God’s will for man. I may reread it later as a paper copy rather than listening to see if that allows me to find some missed nuance.

I read this book in less than a week, which is faster than anything in a while. I think it’ll take a good while to know my thoughts on it. I loved reading it, but am not sure it’s a book that I’d recommend to others as adamantly as it has been to me. I feel as though there are some plot holes that will eat at me. I’m glad I finally got around to it!

audio book

Did not finish

Removing from shelf. I LOVED the work, but this book was making me to angry and anxious. I will finish it at a later date.

Audiobook: struggled to stick with it, but honestly loved how the plot wrapped up. I didn’t enjoy the book until it was finished! Meryl Streep as the narrator was 100/100

Enjoying the inspiration and practical advice— it is abundantly clear the author did not have children (which I googled to confirm) because his analogies involving how the artist should work wouldn’t be doable unless someone wasn’t a parent OR was a terrible parent.

How have I never read this? Loved

I enjoyed the writing style of this book immensely and appreciated the immense detail of how trauma affects entire families— but the ending absolutely ruined it and I don’t think I’d recommend it to others. The ending details weren’t“just sad” (sad endings are a favorite ) it was absolutely hopeless and graphic. Anything would’ve been better.