Review: Do we really know people?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
This book really made me think. We spend our whole lives with persons, even our parents or friends. How much do we know them? This book starts with Sarah and how she meets the shy and quiet John and gets drawn to him. Inspite of their relationship, she discovers that he hasn't been truthful to her and she discovers his fetish. It shocks her to the core. How she deals with this revelation and the effect on their married life, is the core of this book.While the story was not a fast paced or an excited one, it did leave me musing. I have some secret thoughts and I have things which I am sure not everyone knows. I can draw parallels for others too. Then I wondered about marital relationships. How much does a husband and wife share with the significant other for the relationship to work out? Would it have gone another way if John had been upfront? Would their life have changed if they had therapy?These are so many questions which one can ask. This is based on a true story so my speculation won't change, but this book did leave me with a very good look into the psyche of a person. I probably would have felt the same way as Sarah. I wouldn't have been benevolent with John. Are we really that selfish? Do we really cast away something that we don't think is work-able?This book has deep undercurrents. It is something that will leave you with a new perspective on life. I don't mean for you to be suspicious about your loved ones, but just be more appreciative of the fact that they share with you, the nuggets of their life.Definitely a must read.