A little life didn't make me cry

Submitted by reallyidkwhat t3_yeeccm in books

I had been reading a little life for 10 days straight. And I have complaints!!

When I was reading the book, my emotions we all over the place. I felt all kind of emotions but also my stomach was filled with butterflies at times. (If you know you know) Sometimes I had to take breaks in between the chapters and even pages because of how disturbing the things would be. Then again I'd resume, thinking there would be a point I'd shed heartfelt tears. I specifically liked a few characters and I still adore them. I loved the relationships that had built overtime. Things were built, things were destroyed. Over and over and over again...

I am not saying it's a bad book, but I agree when people say it's a torture porn. At times it felt exaggerated. But one thing I'd say, if you've read the book then you'll learn a lot of things about people who have had traumas or are just mentally at a bad place.

But I don't understand where was the point that was supposed to tear me to pieces??? Am I just a stone hearted person? 😭

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Geetright t1_itxl1rq wrote

I've always thought that a lack of physical response to emotion, such as crying, doesn't always reflect the lack of feeling those emotions.

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reallyidkwhat OP t1_ity33bn wrote

Ofc is doesn't mean that. But I was just disappointed. Lol

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khaleesiofgalifrey t1_itxwe83 wrote

I had a whole lot of feelings while I read it, but I don’t think I cried much if at all.

Like u/Geetright said not showing a physical symptom of an emotion, I.e crying, doesn’t mean you didn’t have that emotion.

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reallyidkwhat OP t1_ity7hto wrote

What was your overall review of it?

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khaleesiofgalifrey t1_iu08tzo wrote

I think it was a great lesson in empathy and I do recommend it to people I know read to learn and experience more of the world/humans.

I would not recommend to people who just read for fun/escapism.

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reallyidkwhat OP t1_iu0f3cb wrote

I'm glad you were able to take away something positive from it.

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Constant-Stick2915 t1_itzx1bp wrote

Some call it trauma porn but I disagree. Some people’s lives are actually that awful. Not every story has a happy ending. It was very emotional, didn’t cry either, definitely won’t read again, but very good book.

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reallyidkwhat OP t1_iu0ez5z wrote

I agree not every ending is a happy ending. But I do feel some things were put there for shock value. But everyone can have different opinions. :)

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Constant-Stick2915 t1_iu0hiwu wrote

Sorry I didn’t mean you saying it was trauma porn, just the general comments from other readers. And yes, we can definitely disagree and still discuss. :)

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reallyidkwhat OP t1_iu0lny1 wrote

Eh no I didn't take your comment that way. I actually wanted others to share their reviews because I haven't been able to articulate what I feel towards the book myself.

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