woolgathering_jane's reviews
167 reviews

This was certainly a very interesting and inspiring read. I enjoyed how the views presented were so radically different from anything anyone has taught me about psychology. While I didn't agree with several of the points the authors make (for example, I'm quite sure that trauma does, in fact, exist), I really liked some other opinions/interpretations and after reading this, I can't help but look differently at the world and relationships around me.
But I didn't like the whole dialogue element. The conversation often seemed weirdly disjointed, the philosopher was skipping from one topic to another without any link whatsoever, it felt like. And the youth was so annoying! He often asked very stupid questions (I also had my doubts, but they were very different and were never addressed) and even when he didn't he just accepted half-responses and failed to see how instead of explaining, the philosopher just changed the topic. 
But overall, it was actually quite a refreshing read, both because the format and the ideas presented. I think I need to read it again to really grasp all the ideas the philosopher was presenting though. I would definitely recommend it, just... use your critical thinking, lol 

A masterpiece.

I'm not really sure what to think about this one. I really liked the idea and the plot overall, but something just didn't feel right about it. Maybe the author needed to write a bit more before writing this one, it had a very debut vibe (which is a bit confusing, since it's not the author's debut?). Signa wasn't the brightest heroine and at times, it was a bit boring to have to wait for her to figure everything out. The ending and some of the scenes were fun, but I could tell they were written just to be fun, if that makes sense.

Also it very much felt like Death was just toying with her all the time, holding all the cards and power. It was obvious to me that when the author wanted to move the plot along, Death showed up and told Signa what she needed to know/gave an order. It almost left me wondering why is Signa the main character, when Death could solve the whole plot in about two pages. And I'm really not sure how to feel about Signa woohooing with literal Death, but good for her, I guess?