Such a treat to read your epistle! I really enjoyed your review of Past Lives. I had a strong emotional reaction to the movie and wasn't able to articulate why. It wasn't a specific feeling or something I could easily explain/relate to, it just opened up these raw feelings that caused me to cry for hours. My husband didn't have the same reaction so it was nice to read your take on it.
I haven't read "A Gentleman in Moscow" but I've been drawn to this book forever. Maybe I should sneak in a read before the movie! I enjoy Anne Hathaway so I'm looking forward to the other adaptation as well. Lots of movies on the upcoming watchlist (including all the Oscar films I haven't seen yet!!). Have a lovely week, xx
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings, Lauren. It's a pleasure to hear your experience of Past Lives. Your description of the lack of specific feeling that still prompted the raw reaction is totally it! Like a sense of recognising something and it acting as a mirror of sorts? I also have thoughts as to whether the character's point in life, especially as a woman, had an added layer of unaddressed poignancy? I think there's a very relatable crossroads that comes with this 33-37yo time of life.
Oh my gosh, you are in for such an enjoyable -- and stirring! -- time with A Gentleman in Moscow. This might be the perfect time to read it as the world is slowly waking from its winter slumber. Enjoy and then please share your thoughts?! I am 100% the same with Anne. I love her! Be well and have a lovely week, too!!! xx
Absolutely! Thanks for your further reflection on Past Lives, I think that's part of it. A similar age (point in life, realizations, heaviness). I'm going to see how long the waitlist at the library is ASAP for that book. We will have lots to connect about in the coming months! 🩷
Ok so we are chatting soon- but have to comment that I am loving how much we are on the same page! (Re all things The National). Can’t wait to discuss ☺️
Such a treat to read your epistle! I really enjoyed your review of Past Lives. I had a strong emotional reaction to the movie and wasn't able to articulate why. It wasn't a specific feeling or something I could easily explain/relate to, it just opened up these raw feelings that caused me to cry for hours. My husband didn't have the same reaction so it was nice to read your take on it.
I haven't read "A Gentleman in Moscow" but I've been drawn to this book forever. Maybe I should sneak in a read before the movie! I enjoy Anne Hathaway so I'm looking forward to the other adaptation as well. Lots of movies on the upcoming watchlist (including all the Oscar films I haven't seen yet!!). Have a lovely week, xx
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings, Lauren. It's a pleasure to hear your experience of Past Lives. Your description of the lack of specific feeling that still prompted the raw reaction is totally it! Like a sense of recognising something and it acting as a mirror of sorts? I also have thoughts as to whether the character's point in life, especially as a woman, had an added layer of unaddressed poignancy? I think there's a very relatable crossroads that comes with this 33-37yo time of life.
Oh my gosh, you are in for such an enjoyable -- and stirring! -- time with A Gentleman in Moscow. This might be the perfect time to read it as the world is slowly waking from its winter slumber. Enjoy and then please share your thoughts?! I am 100% the same with Anne. I love her! Be well and have a lovely week, too!!! xx
Absolutely! Thanks for your further reflection on Past Lives, I think that's part of it. A similar age (point in life, realizations, heaviness). I'm going to see how long the waitlist at the library is ASAP for that book. We will have lots to connect about in the coming months! 🩷
Ok so we are chatting soon- but have to comment that I am loving how much we are on the same page! (Re all things The National). Can’t wait to discuss ☺️