Have you ever pressed a beloved book into a friend’s hands, gushing about how it changed your life… only to have them shrug and say, “It was fine”? Or worse, admit they couldn’t finish it? If so, you’re not alone. Nothing is more humbling (and sometimes infuriating) than realizing that the book you thought was a masterpiece didn’t resonate with someone you trust and admire.
So, what’s going on here? Why do we so often assume that our favorite books will automatically become someone else’s favorite? And more importantly, how can we let go of the idea that a friend’s lukewarm reaction to our literary darling says anything about our relationship, or about the book’s worth?
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