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Even though it's been a few years since I listened to this one, it often resurfaces in my thoughts. In short, the theory of #emotion presented in this book is powerful because of its flexibility and its ability to explain: - how #reframing is even possible - how there can be such large #emotional differences between cultural groups - how it could have been possible that the way humans construct emotion has changed over the course of #history

I did make it through, but I cannot recommend this one.

The prose was so obfuscating that I'd just stop bewildered asking, 'What was that for?" I decided to continue seeing that there was some skill there. But, out of the four POV characters, two were a-holes. So I was frustrated and annoyed. Eventually, many hours later, the plot resolution did have gripping scenes; that was nice. But then the denouement was sooo freekin' depressing. So the ending didn't save it like I'd hoped.

Just can't recommend. I did not have any fun with it.

@mollymay5000 I suppose it might be for a person in a certain place. She's a caring writer though, so it is told with warmth. Good luck!

This was definitely an interesting book; I flew through it. The unfolding story was very compelling. The psychological investigations were pretty intense, much more than I had expected.

But, although I don't know much about the profession, the characters didn't seem to act like therapists to me. And the ending didn't work for me, though it was well thought out, so I can see where it might land for others.

For as intensely emotional this book is, it wasn't 'heavy'. It definitely isn't 'light' either, but I attribute the lighter feel to the clarity of the writing. You are never in doubt about where the characters are and what they're thinking (even if it's confusion). This way you as a reader are free to process the emotions, which includes grief, trauma, and PTSD anxieties. I highly recommend.

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Pretty good portrayal of a woman that falls apart quickly when she is forced to investigate herself.

The middle is a bit muddy but the book starts and ends strong.

@SallyStrange Ha! Yeah. Heck, any writing about the climate will be dated in months.