sydneyns1990's review
None of the stories were that compelling to me. I would go days without reading it.
jussery's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
A lot of these stories were just okay for me, but there were a few moments that I really liked. I don't regret reading this book, but I also don't think I will remember it much in the future.
ashleyparamo's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Good collection. A couple of the essays hit hard, even if a few others didn't even register in my brain. Still, I would go back and read some of the essays when contemplating the topic of loneliness.
alexone1's review
5.0
I put this book on hold at the library in anticipation of the loneliness that would come from living alone for the first time. I read the bulk of while quarantining, alone.
I was surprised but perhaps shouldn’t be by home many of these stories were written by mothers — and thus on the loneliness of parenting as a women. That could be its own separate book.
But I quite enjoyed this. Some stories more than other of course but as a whole it was great. So many different lines of being alone, and yet - by the time I finished reading this I felt warm and full of love.
Definitely a book I’ll be purchasing.
I was surprised but perhaps shouldn’t be by home many of these stories were written by mothers — and thus on the loneliness of parenting as a women. That could be its own separate book.
But I quite enjoyed this. Some stories more than other of course but as a whole it was great. So many different lines of being alone, and yet - by the time I finished reading this I felt warm and full of love.
Definitely a book I’ll be purchasing.
marinazala's review
3.0
** Books 67 - 2022 **
3 of 5 stars!
I'm seriously curious with this books since three of my book twitter friends said this books is so good. However i just finished read her previous novel such as [b:Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers|43835491|Eat Joy Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers|Natalie Eve Garrett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1556345219l/43835491._SX50_.jpg|68216150] so in just two month i try to read her works and guess what i prefer the Eat Joy from this one (I guess since they've put the cooking's recipe too LOL) :')
This pieces is mostly about how people dealings with their loneliness, how to find the solution and what things that makes them feeling lonely. It is really nice one if you're trying to dealing your loneliness..
3 of 5 stars!
I'm seriously curious with this books since three of my book twitter friends said this books is so good. However i just finished read her previous novel such as [b:Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers|43835491|Eat Joy Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers|Natalie Eve Garrett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1556345219l/43835491._SX50_.jpg|68216150] so in just two month i try to read her works and guess what i prefer the Eat Joy from this one (I guess since they've put the cooking's recipe too LOL) :')
This pieces is mostly about how people dealings with their loneliness, how to find the solution and what things that makes them feeling lonely. It is really nice one if you're trying to dealing your loneliness..
grapie_deltaco's review
4.0
*Thank you, NetGalley, for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
In a lovely collection of essays tackling loneliness, we see varying voices exploring grief, heartache, loss, racism, xenophobia, poverty, parenthood, chronic illness, etc.
While we still go about our day-to-day lives in a seemingly never ending pandemic, reading about the hope that comes out in the different understandings of loneliness featured in this collection helped put into words some things I'd been grappling with. Solitude and separation through multiple lenses and different writing styles helps make the term feel like it's expanding.
There were definitely a few essays that felt more fleshed out and put-together than others but overall, this was incredibly insightful.
CW: death, grief, miscarriage, terminally ill loved ones, references to slavery, mentions of police brutality, racism, xenophobia
In a lovely collection of essays tackling loneliness, we see varying voices exploring grief, heartache, loss, racism, xenophobia, poverty, parenthood, chronic illness, etc.
While we still go about our day-to-day lives in a seemingly never ending pandemic, reading about the hope that comes out in the different understandings of loneliness featured in this collection helped put into words some things I'd been grappling with. Solitude and separation through multiple lenses and different writing styles helps make the term feel like it's expanding.
There were definitely a few essays that felt more fleshed out and put-together than others but overall, this was incredibly insightful.
CW: death, grief, miscarriage, terminally ill loved ones, references to slavery, mentions of police brutality, racism, xenophobia
piaspages's review
4.0
A very honest account of loneliness in the modern age which made me feel very comforted given the tabooness that arises around the topic of loneliness. I particularly enjoyed Lena Dunham's essay about break ups and felt it really hit home and gave me some clarity on my own my break up.
Would definitely recommend for anyone as we all experience loneliness and this book explores it on many levels.
Would definitely recommend for anyone as we all experience loneliness and this book explores it on many levels.