This book has been on my list for some time! I'm going to move it toward the top of my list given what you wrote about it.
I also recently came to the realization that I have been reading a string of non-fiction books — a mix of business books and memoirs — but I felt like I was missing something. This weekend, I decided to refocus on fiction, but I wanted it to be a book that I had already read to help ease my transition back into the world of fiction. I figured something familiar, with a plot that I had slightly forgotten would be good. I'm now (re)reading "An American Marriage" and diving back into the world that author Tayari Jones created. It has been exhilarating.
I haven't read Tayari Jones! Then again I wouldn't have, because the Ferrante is the "newest" lit I've read in recent years. I definitely think there's a "brain of the working journalist" thing where you're just mentally tooled to power through nonfiction and heavier subjects, which is what happened to me. It's not that I wasn't reading challenging things, it's just that I was doing butterfly instead of backstroke.
Absolutely agree. I needed to switch my mind to casual reader to get back into fiction. Highly suggest picking up Tayari Jones. I also love her novel "Silver Sparrow" if you're interested in being sad and angry and reflective!
After reading the first book I had to read all the rest of the series. Excellent work. I also watched the limited series after reading sections of the books and that really helped me to visualize all the dynamic interpersonal relationships.
This book has been on my list for some time! I'm going to move it toward the top of my list given what you wrote about it.
I also recently came to the realization that I have been reading a string of non-fiction books — a mix of business books and memoirs — but I felt like I was missing something. This weekend, I decided to refocus on fiction, but I wanted it to be a book that I had already read to help ease my transition back into the world of fiction. I figured something familiar, with a plot that I had slightly forgotten would be good. I'm now (re)reading "An American Marriage" and diving back into the world that author Tayari Jones created. It has been exhilarating.
I haven't read Tayari Jones! Then again I wouldn't have, because the Ferrante is the "newest" lit I've read in recent years. I definitely think there's a "brain of the working journalist" thing where you're just mentally tooled to power through nonfiction and heavier subjects, which is what happened to me. It's not that I wasn't reading challenging things, it's just that I was doing butterfly instead of backstroke.
Absolutely agree. I needed to switch my mind to casual reader to get back into fiction. Highly suggest picking up Tayari Jones. I also love her novel "Silver Sparrow" if you're interested in being sad and angry and reflective!
Some of my favorite moods, Jordyn!!
After reading the first book I had to read all the rest of the series. Excellent work. I also watched the limited series after reading sections of the books and that really helped me to visualize all the dynamic interpersonal relationships.
This newsletter prompted several of my friends to say how much they’ve enjoyed the TV series on HBO.
The video version followed the books closely.
I think about these two and their friendship All The Time. Thank you for your thoughtful insights here.
What a refreshing change of pace! Thanks.
Thank you! Incredibly kind.
I've never been able to get in synch with the world's fascination with Ferrante, but your perspective is thought-provoking.