I was a bit nervous about reading Matt Haig’s new title The Comfort Book because The Midnight Library kinda sent me into a bit of a dark funk. (See bottom of this post for thoughts on that book.) But, I sucked it up and cracked open this new one and I’m glad I did.
The Comfort Book is a collection of thoughts, quotes, lists, ideas, and a few personal stories from a guy who is mostly recovered from suicidal depression. It’s not something you have to read in order, although I did because the thought of doing anything different just feels wrong to me. Lol.
It’s described as a book for those in search of hope, and I could see how readers can grab onto little pieces from the pages. There were several instances where I immediately sent a quote to one of my best friends and even more times where I highlighted a quote. There was a line about no physical appearance being worth skipping pasta, so I may or may not have used that line as an excuse to cheat on my eating plan to satisfy a craving. You know what? Matt was right. The world didn’t end. We’ll just call it practical wisdom.
It’s hard to really give The Comfort Book a traditional review since it’s not a story or thesis. It’s just an enjoyable couple hundred pages with things to think about at your own pace. It’s one that goes by really fast if you let it, but can also be something to savor if that’s your vibe.
(The Midnight Library is about a chick who tries to commit suicide and goes to an ‘in between’ type place where she explores what her life would be like had she made different decisions in an attempt to find a life she actually wanted to live. While it’s an interesting concept and well written, it’s also a bit depressing if you let yourself think about it too much. Four stars.)
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