Books matching: slow and meditative pacing
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Save:The Book of Separation by Tova Mirvis is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey of leaving her marriage and the Orthodox Jewish community she was raised in. Tova Mirvis bravely explores the challenges of questioning her religious faith, navigating a divorce, and finding her own path in a world she was unfamiliar with. The writing style is introspective, emotional, and honest, delving into themes of self-discovery, liberation, and the complexities of balancing personal desires with familial and communal expectations.
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Save:A slow-burning, beautiful meditation on memory and love set beneath the mists of mythic Britain - haunting, thoughtful, and best enjoyed by those who savor subtlety and allegory over action-packed adventure.
You would have searched a long time for the sort of winding lane or tranquil meadow for which England later became celebrated. There were instead miles of desolate, uncultivated land; here and there r... Surprisingly captivating, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a quiet gem that delights in life's small wonders - perfect for thoughtful readers ready to embrace a slower pace.
IN EARLY SPRING, a friend went for a walk in the woods and, glancing down at the path, saw a snail. Picking it up, she held it gingerly in the palm of her hand and carried it back toward the studio wh...- #4
Save:A quiet, gorgeously written journey through Taiwanese landscapes, both natural and personal - perfect for lovers of lyrical memoir, but maybe too slow for those after a riveting page-turner.
I HAVE LEARNED MANY WORDS FOR “ISLAND”: isle, atoll, eyot, skerry. They exist in archipelagos or alone, and I have always understood them by their relation to water. The English word “island,” after a... - #5
Save:Luminous writing and meditative themes make Tinkers a memorable literary experience - best for patient readers who prize introspective prose over plot-driven storytelling.
He had built the house himself-poured the foundation, raised the frame, joined the pipes, run the wires, plastered the walls, and painted the rooms. Lightning struck once when he was in the open found... - #6
Save:'The Art of Communicating' by Thich Nhat Hanh is a practical guide deeply rooted in Buddhist wisdom, offering readers ways to improve relationships and communication. The author's writing style is described as providing a beautiful message with practical ways to ensure positive communication and deep listening. emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, compassion, and understanding in communication, urging readers to change their perspective and transform their relationships.
Nothing can survive without food. Everything we consume acts either to heal us or to poison us. We tend to think of nourishment only as what we take in through our mouths, but what we consume with our... - #7
Save:A quiet, heartfelt novel best appreciated by those willing to slow down and reflect on love, loss, and the enduring bonds to land and community.
This was in 1940. Nathan was sixteen. He and Jarrat, his dad, his dad’s brother, Burley, and his grandpa Dave—the three of them had gone down into the river bottom, taking a team and wagon, to help a... - #8
Save:Undertones of War by Edmund Blunden is a memoir that delves into the author's experiences as an infantry subaltern in France and Flanders during World War I. Blunden recounts his time in the trenches, describing the horrors of battles such as the Somme, Ypres, and Passchendaele. The writing style is often poetic and impressionistic, capturing the absurdity, futility, and tragic nature of war. Blunden's narrative reflects on the impact of the war on both the soldiers and the natural world, showcasing the endurance, heroism, and despair found among his comrades.
Blunden's memoir is praised for its elegantly written prose, which conveys a deep sense of loss and destruction while maintaining a touch of lightness and humor. The author's ability to blend personal experiences with poetic reflections creates a poignant and emotional account of life on the Western Front during World War I. Despite the challenging writing style and occasional obscurity in literary references, Undertones of War provides a unique perspective on the psychological and emotional toll of war through the eyes of a soldier and poet.
I was not anxious to go. An uncertain but unceasing disquiet had been upon me, and when, returning to the officers’ mess at Shoreham Camp one Sunday evening, I read the notice that I was under orders... The Knife Thrower and Other Stories by Steven Millhauser is a collection of twelve unusual stories that delve into themes of imagination, magic, and the human experience. The stories present absurd and fantastic premises, such as a knife thrower who pushes his art to the limit, a man marrying a big frog, and young girls gathering in darkness for mysterious reasons. The writing style is described as seamless and clear, with a focus on slow-paced meditations on unusual concepts and aspects of being human, rather than traditional story structures like beginnings, middles, and endings.
WHEN WE LEARNED that Hensch, the knife thrower, was stopping at our town for a single performance at eight o’clock on Saturday night, we hesitated, wondering what we felt. Hensch, the knife thrower! D...- #10
Save:'The Body Artist' by Don DeLillo is a haunting novella that delves into themes of grief, loss, and artistry. The story follows Lauren, a body artist, as she copes with the suicide of her husband and navigates her grieving process. Lauren's encounters with a mysterious man in her isolated vacation home blur the lines between reality and imagination, leading to a narrative that is both profound and mysterious. DeLillo's prose is described as poetic and fascinating, with intricate descriptions that capture the evanescence of time and memory.
Time seems to pass. The world happens, unrolling into moments, and you stop to glance at a spider pressed to its web. There is a quickness of light and a sense of things outlined precisely and streaks...
