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All My Puny Sorrows
Book • 2014
All My Puny Sorrows is a deeply personal and introspective novel by Miriam Toews, delving into themes of suicide, longing, and existential questions.
The story revolves around the intricate and often fraught relationship between two sisters, Elf and Yoli, who are bound together by their childhood experiences and their divergent paths in adulthood.
Elf, a talented pianist, suffers from depression and repeatedly requests her sister's help in ending her life, while Yoli, a writer of young-adult novels, struggles to cope with her own failures and the weight of her sister's despair.
The novel is characterized by its crisp narrative, humor, and moments of consolation, reflecting Toews' own experiences with family tragedy and mental health issues.
The story revolves around the intricate and often fraught relationship between two sisters, Elf and Yoli, who are bound together by their childhood experiences and their divergent paths in adulthood.
Elf, a talented pianist, suffers from depression and repeatedly requests her sister's help in ending her life, while Yoli, a writer of young-adult novels, struggles to cope with her own failures and the weight of her sister's despair.
The novel is characterized by its crisp narrative, humor, and moments of consolation, reflecting Toews' own experiences with family tragedy and mental health issues.
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