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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl
I like to read for escapism so I prefer cozy and sentimental and happy endings. Same with movies. I don't mind reading books without happy endings, but I like there to be hope or a lesson to be learned.
I hadn't thought to draw a parallel with The Natural. I think it's an excellent comparison. I see now that my reaction to both books is much the same. Both authors write about characters with bad things happening to them and the continuation of that suffering.
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I read for pleasure too, and choose positive books. Like CRussell mentioned in another thread, as I’ve gotten older, I tend to veer away from bleak depressing stories. But I prefer to think of it as ‘practicing good mental health’ rather than ‘escapism’
I would have passed on this book, based on the reviews. But I’m glad I had to read it for the club because I really enjoyed Fitzgerald’s writing. I think she wrote the book she set out to write, and our affective response is exactly what she intended. I haven’t had a chance to look into her background yet, but I’m curious to learn more about her.