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A review by maimber
Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
this book was difficult to read. infidelity is obviously not something i enjoy but i did find this to be a unique perspective.
the story follows a woman participating in an affair with a married family man. the story speaks of her passion and devotion towards him, even though he’s married she shows no ill towards his wife and accepts his stories about her without complaint.
she is completely consumed by him, says the passion he invokes in her makes her more human. every thought she has is consumed by him and she loves it.
this book opened my mind up to other points of view and how love (no matter how wrong) can sweep us off our feet and take over our lives. initially i didn’t enjoy this book but i grew to really enjoy it by the end due to its unique perspective and intelligent writing.
the story follows a woman participating in an affair with a married family man. the story speaks of her passion and devotion towards him, even though he’s married she shows no ill towards his wife and accepts his stories about her without complaint.
she is completely consumed by him, says the passion he invokes in her makes her more human. every thought she has is consumed by him and she loves it.
this book opened my mind up to other points of view and how love (no matter how wrong) can sweep us off our feet and take over our lives. initially i didn’t enjoy this book but i grew to really enjoy it by the end due to its unique perspective and intelligent writing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity