Just finished reading The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. It kept me fairly engrossed and I really wanted to see how the story unfolded. The writing is beautiful but it didn't move me as deeply as other romance novels have. I guess the fact that you already know the ending from the start affects the level of emotional investment. Or maybe I just couldn't relate with the characters on a personal level. The most emotion I felt was probably from (spoiler alert-) the ending.
That said, this book definitely made me reflect on my life choices. It gradually made me feel like I could take a plunge, especially regarding my work and what I want to do in life. Now it could be the book or just the point of life I'm at. So I'm a little curious to know if anyone else experienced something similar while reading this book. Did it make you reconsider or just look closer at any aspects of your life or maybe make any bold decisions?
by randomchick94