By Mitch Albom. You can't not have heard of it. I heard of it, then realised I never read it despite reading all his other books, which I loved. To be fair, his writings are probably the favourite genre of books for me, a bit of self-development (but not telling me in 7 steps), loads of reflections and asking you questions. LIKE.
One of my first feelings as I read the book; "Omg, why is this book so thin? Don't let it end". That, and "Oh dear, I hope I don't end up finding out I played a part in killing someone when I do get to heaven (if I do)" Haha.
In line with Mitch Albom's style, there's an interchange between a first person narrative and a third person storyteller. I'm quite fond of such styles, makes it refreshing to feel different perspectives.
I really like this book, again, it pulls heartstrings (yes I cried again, but no I am not a crybaby).
It's theme focuses a lot on how humans are interconnected, and however small a person is, we have our worth. After reading this book, it really feels to me that we are but a small speck in a large large large space, and whatever we do or choose to do right this moment, creates a ripple effect into the unforeseen distance. I like that it reminds us of human connections, a simple notion of life.
Also, the story speaks of Heaven, but does not describe only one notion of it. Instead, it describes Heaven as "each to their own" which I felt was a really interesting point of the story. For some characters, it was where they always felt safe, for some, it was just a place they've known all their life, for some, it was a place they want to be. I love the beauty of this definition of Heaven.
The other key theme was forgiveness. And it's a lesson really close to heart for me. Forgiveness was what made me tear a lot actually. For sins, for people who damage us, for loss, for win. I like how this theme was intertwined in each story, and how in the end, it's a lot about self-forgiveness.
Besides, the story has quite a few unexpected twists, which I thought made it pretty, and I really found it hard to put down the book yet I don't want to finish it so soon.
All in all, I think it's a book that leads one to think and feel. A bit more mature than typical fiction, given the different themes it tried to portray, but that could just be me. In general, I like that the book had flow and how everything interconnected, helps a lot with making sense, like it's a whole story, not a hole story =)
"No story sits by itself, sometimes stories meet at corners and sometimes they cover one another completely, like stones beneath a river"
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