Bite-sized book reviews
Bite-sized book reviews
I recently revisited “Big Magic” for my book club, marking my second journey through Elizabeth Gilbert’s exploration of creativity. Gilbert presents a fascinating framework, envisioning ideas as autonomous entities seeking human partners to bring them to life. Her message is clear: be ready when inspiration strikes. While the concept is engaging, the book sometimes feels a bit stretched, the same points could have been covered in half the page length. Even so, Gilbert’s fluid writing style makes for a quick read. She intersperses the narrative with compelling anecdotes that not only illustrate her points but also encourage readers to reconnect with their own creative impulses.