sure, reading is subjective, and yeah, art can mean something different to everyone who encounters it, and of course, criticism comes down to opinion the vast majority of the time.

but who cares about any of that, because the following two things are true:
1) i am always right, and
2) the best thing a book can be is about how life is lovely, and humans are imperfect, and loving each other and doing our best is what makes life worth living.

guys...this book is excellent. my first 5 star of the year!

this is so beautifully written, and populated by gorgeous, unforgettable characters. it has one of my (many) pet peeves, in that it has tons of perspectives, and yet all of them are stunning and worthwhile.

and all of it is unified by the power of books, how a story can change everything again and again, how the magic of literature just goes on and on, lasting hundreds of years, transforming those who meet it all the way.

it is, in other words, just perfect.

bottom line: wow.

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pre-review

oh my god.

review to come / the first 5 star of the year!!!

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tbr review

one thing i can promise: if there's a bandwagon, i'll be on it