But I can now understand why people read, why they like to get lost in somebody else's life. Sometimes I'll read a sentence and it will make me sit up, jolt me, because it is something that I have recently felt but never said out loud. I want to reach into the page and tell the characters that I understand them, that they're not alone, that I'm not alone, that it's ok to feel like this. And then the lunch bell rings, the book closes, and I'm plunged back into reality.
In Cecelia Ahern’s book "Flawed," the author explores the profound impact of literature on a reader's emotional state. The narrator reflects on the way reading allows individuals to connect with others' experiences, feeling a sense of camaraderie and understanding through the characters' struggles. This connection can evoke strong emotions, revealing thoughts and feelings that resonate deeply within the reader.
The narrative illustrates the fleeting moments of escape offered by reading, where a single sentence can provoke a powerful reaction, reminding the reader that they are not alone in their feelings. However, this journey into another world is often interrupted by the realities of daily life, bringing readers back to their own experiences as the story concludes. Ahern captures the bittersweet nature of reading, where literature serves as both a refuge and a reminder of life's challenges.
