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I’m surprised I’m already about halfway, it’s not necessarily a short book but it’s an easy read (in a good way). The character stories just really suck you in.

So far this is an incredible charming read

About 80 pages left and the book is sadly becoming less interesting. When the author is writing in a prose style on themes, mythology, philosophy it’s very interesting but the story and dialogue itself just isn’t. It’s a really strong set up and ideas but theres not a very strong character or story.

This book is basically about a divorced mother attempting to write the very book im reading. I had to ask Chat how to describe this and it found this French term: “Mise en abyme — a more precise literary term for a work containing a representation of itself. Your example is very close to this: the book you are reading is about the protagonist writing the very book you are reading.”

This is one of those books that is either really deep and poetic or sloppy and all over the place. I can’t say I’m loving it so far, but I am fascinated by if this is leading to something or not.

This book is interesting. Not the most exciting story so far, but the way this is written is just so different than other things I’ve read.

Chapter 9-11 felt a little slow compared to the earlier chapters but I did like this quote on spiritual warfare “Hear me. It is folly to think of avoiding an invisible enemy by an amount of creeping and skulking. If these creatures mean to bring us to battle, be sure they will succeed” ( p. 128-129).

I would have been okay if chapter 17 was omitted.

Six Actions of Peter in Acts #2:
Peter Heals in Jesus’ Name:

Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.” (Acts 3:6-8)

Is your attitude one of wanting to keep Jesus for yourself or wanting to share? Do you recognize any responsibility for helping others to also meet and know Jesus?