Book Review 4

Emily Henry’s “Book Lovers” may seems like a typical rom-com novels by judging from the cover but it’s meaning is much more deeper. It is a story that transforms the traditional love story by exploring into ambition, self-identity, and emotional development. Rather from telling a basic romantic story, the author creates a narrative that tackles what it means to genuinely know oneself and be known by others, which is a common struggle among many people.

What drew me into this book was Nora, the female protagonist. She lives in a huge, competitive metropolis and is so consumed with success that she has lost herself in the process. In her opinion, she is the type of woman who never conforms to the stereotype of a conventional romantic heroine. She is ambitious and intelligent, and finds the idea of moving to a small town with her sister difficult.

I truly resonate with Nora, and as I read this book, I can’t help but wonder whether I will soon find myself just like her. This book made me understand that as people age, life becomes increasingly complex and they gradually lose sight of the little joys that surround them.

Learning to realize that ambition and vulnerability may coexist is more important to Nora’s journey than altering who she is. The work succeeds at showing a woman who craves emotional connection and sincerity yet refuses to apologize for her ambitions. I think this book should be read by everybody, regardless of gender, who is still having trouble defining about who they are as individuals and what they’re meant to do in their lives.

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