It happens every so often, but when it does it's magic, it's addictive, you are consciously thinking about it all the time, you look forward to the next meeting, you plan the next time you can spend time together, the anticipation is nearly as much fun as the encounter itself.
You don't tell many, if any one, about this love affair, less because it's a secret, but more because it's very personal and other people don't have a role to play. Also quite frankly people around you are not that interested anyway. It's a private indulgence that is often short lived, but you know when it's happening and you savour each minute you are in each others presence.
So what is this mysterious love affair I am so publicly declaring?
It's the love affair of a great novel, it's the connection between you and the characters, it's an entry into a world that you start to, albeit temporarily, exist in. It's that magnetic draw of a story that starts to become your own, it's escapism at it's best.
So as I sign off I am happy to dive into the world of Emmi Rothner and Leo Leike in the saga "Gut gegen Nordwind" (*) and I can't wait to hear what happens next.....I sign off in anticipation!
*the book translates as "Love Virtually" but the English title does not do it any justice.
Curious-are the people in the book having a love affair?
ReplyDeleteIt depends on your definition of a love affair, however I would suggest yes! Anyone else read it?
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this I was reminded of how long it's been since I last had that feeling about a book. My sister-in-law gave me a book at the weekend which all her friends are talking about. So today, after doing my jobs, I thought I'd start it. That was at half one and nine hours later I've put it down! The book is so gripping and exciting...as is the feeling of exhilaration over the fact that I have enjoyed such self-indulgence!! And I feel no gullt about that self-indulgence which adds to the excitement!
ReplyDeleteare you done with it? It was extremely important for me to know that there is a sequel ("alle 7 Wellen"), I couldn't bear the thought of it being over after the last page. So just in case you didn't know that...And after that I read "two in a day", since then I am in detox as I have not found another gripping book again. Anybody any ideas?
ReplyDeleteComing back to your blog, it is also emotionally gripping for me, I enjoy reading like this about you and am very proud of you to dare!!! Keep it going, meanwhile a big hug from Helga