A review by allisonreadsdc
Truth & Beauty: A Friendship by Ann Patchett

emotional medium-paced

4.0

I can't tell if I like this story despite myself or not. I loved the audiobook experience, and I love portrayals of young writers and female friendship, so it was an incredible read in that regard. I thought by reading the response from Lucy's family to the book I'd dislike Ann more, but I almost feel that I'm more sympathetic to her decisions both as an artist and as a friend. The relationships we have with our blood family and chosen family are on display in the reaction from Lucy's family to this book. I think the other thing I'm sitting with is how often people with disabilities are portrayed on others' terms, not their own. So even though there may not have been a ton of explicit ableism, at least in my read as an ablebodied person, I can't help but wonder. Time for more googling to read the responses.
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