genre: magical realism
When Grace Winters receives an email from an old student of hers, it arrives at just the right time. Her life has taken a fantastical pivot and she is ready to share the story. To this young man, who has written to his old math teacher about his present troubles, Grace writes the kind of tale that one must actively choose to believe. It's a story of a small Spanish island, of healing waters and the strength that can come from knowing you are an important part of a grand whole.
I mean, I had NO idea where this one was going. Like, ever. Even now that I'm done, it still feels like a very strange ride. But here is the thing. Even though it was pretty unreal out there - I was really into it. I did believe that frumpy and desperately lonely Grace Winters could have this wild and life-altering experience. I don't even want to tell you the kinds of things you have to believe but I really enjoyed the magic of it. I liked being on this unique island and going along with Grace as she tries to figure out what the heck is happening. I liked that it is a reminder of how beautiful our existance can be on this planet. It was a little rambley and a little pedantic sometimes, at the end, but overall, I just wanted to listen all the time - which for me, gives it four stars no matter what.
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