Why is it so painful to write about people who aren't assholes? I asked Wilson.Because I would start to love them, he said.
In this excerpt from "Irma Voth" by Miriam Toews, the character Wilson reflects on the emotional difficulty of writing about kind-hearted people. He finds it painful because describing those he cares about deeply can lead to feelings of love and connection, which can be overwhelming or risky in his perspective.
Wilson's insight reveals that writing about genuinely good people often involves exposing personal emotions and vulnerabilities. This creates a challenge for him, as expressing love and affection through words can be both beautiful and painful, highlighting the complicated relationship between storytelling and emotional honesty.
