I keep rereading and dropping this. It's good plot-wise, but I can't get past the scenes with her family. And that's a whole lot of scenes at the beginning. I'm just so disgusted and upset. They suffocate me so much, especially when they're shown acting concerned. That was years of abuse. I can't stop thinking about how the real Penelope suffered, how alone she must have felt. Without amends, apologies, or receiving love, she's just gone.
It's actually rare for me to get emotional over stories. I usually just take them as is. But this... She can go find happiness and peace of mind, she deserves that life. However, I don't want to see her getting along or acting "family" with the Eckhart. Civilized or "they know each other" relationships are fine. I know what happens through the novel, so this is probably my last time rereading this. I can't anymore. I could only reread up to Chapter 38. I'm seething with anger, disappointment, and just so many negative emotions in general.
You guys enjoy reading! I'm going to go heal and learn to be forgiving or understanding. Sighsss.
I keep rereading and dropping this. It's good plot-wise, but I can't get past the scenes with her family. And that's a whole lot of scenes at the beginning. I'm just so disgusted and upset. They suffocate me so much, especially when they're shown acting concerned. That was years of abuse. I can't stop thinking about how the real Penelope suffered, how alone she must have felt. Without amends, apologies, or receiving love, she's just gone.
It's actually rare for me to get emotional over stories. I usually just take them as is. But this... She can go find happiness and peace of mind, she deserves that life. However, I don't want to see her getting along or acting "family" with the Eckhart. Civilized or "they know each other" relationships are fine. I know what happens through the novel, so this is probably my last time rereading this. I can't anymore. I could only reread up to Chapter 38. I'm seething with anger, disappointment, and just so many negative emotions in general.
You guys enjoy reading! I'm going to go heal and learn to be forgiving or understanding. Sighsss.