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so yeah anyway, right, i'm reading this book and it's wonderful. it's so good, the writing, the language play, that i cannot seem to write any fiction myself while i'm immersed in it. i'm just at a loss. it's a story of a family - man, woman, boy, girl - whose lives are drastically affected by a mysterious young woman who has inserted herself into their lives. the point of view shifts from one family member to the next, focusing on how the young woman is changing their way of seeing the world. and it's beautifully written. gorgeous.

it does make me want to write, and i brim with ideas as i read, this book is an inspiration, but i have to get through it before i can really sit down and do anything of my own. it's overwhelming. i haven't read anything by ali smith before. she's crazy good.

i should finish the book this weekend. and then start reading something else.