- January 1, 2020
- Jacob Bryant
Bittersweet
Platforms
Mac OS
PCAbout
"Bittersweet" is a captivating adventure game where you explore a newly formed island to unravel its mystery. As the island's secrets unravel, players will encounter various challenges, puzzles, and complex relationships with the island's inhabitants. With its unique premise and immersive gameplay, "Bittersweet" promises a memorable and thought-provoking experience for all players.
- The book offers a profound exploration of the bittersweet nature of life, helping readers embrace their emotions and find beauty in sorrow.
- Susan Cain's writing style is engaging and intimate, making readers feel connected to her personal experiences and insights.
- Many readers found the book validating and therapeutic, providing comfort and understanding for those who identify with a melancholic temperament.
- Some readers felt the book was repetitive and could have been more concise, with a clearer focus on its main themes.
- A number of reviews mentioned that the book could be depressing or heavy, making it less suitable for those seeking a more uplifting read.
- Critics pointed out that the author's privileged background may lead to a tone-deaf perspective on suffering, making it difficult for some readers to relate.
music21 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe reviews highlight a deep emotional connection to music, particularly bittersweet and melancholic songs, which evoke feelings of both sadness and joy. Many users resonate with the idea that such music can facilitate healing and introspection, allowing listeners to confront their emotions and find beauty in pain. The exploration of why people are drawn to sad music reveals a shared experience of love, loss, and the transformative power of melody.
“I knew there was a reason I love Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' so much!”
“The author writes: bittersweet music… is technically sad, but what I feel, really, is love: a great tidal outpouring of it.”
“If quiet was a love song to the quiet strength of the introvert, consider bittersweet an ode to the power of melancholy to elicit joy, healing, and the endless pursuit of beauty---ever present, ever inspiring, but always just out of our reach.”
“However, I was listening to such classical music (as well as other types of music) in the bedroom of my parents’ house, so maybe they already accepted that I was 'different.' Friends often take a while to notice one's differences, so this may be the reason Cain received this question.”
“If quiet was a love song to the quiet strength of the introvert, consider bittersweet an ode to the power of melancholy to elicit joy, healing, and the endless pursuit of beauty—ever present, ever inspiring, but always just out of our reach.”
“I was hooked when the author talked about how some people prefer melancholy music and seem to have a disposition that embraces some of the pain we experience.”
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