What Does it Feel Like?

From the acclaimed author Sophie Kinsella comes a moving narrative that explores profound emotional landscapes, weaving a tale so intensely personal it's almost an echo of her own experiences. In "What Does It Feel Like?", Kinsella tells the story of Eve, a celebrated writer who finds herself in a hospital, bewildered and unaware of the circumstances that landed her there. Her devoted husband is beside her, explaining that a serious surgery removed a malignant tumour from her brain. As Eve embarks on the journey of reclaiming simple faculties like walking, talking, and writing, she confronts the reality of her condition and the challenge of how to divulge this to her cherished children. Her memories gradually resurface, focusing on what brings her joy—strolling hand in hand with her husband, enjoying family game nights, and indulging in spontaneous pleasures like buying a beautiful dress. Crafted through succinct anecdotes, the novella delves into the poignant and existential questions faced by anyone grappling with loss.Sophie Kinsella openly shares, "Why did I write such a personal book? I have always processed my life through writing. Hiding behind my fictional characters, I have always turned my own life into a narrative. It is my version of therapy, maybe. Writing is my happy place, and writing this book, although tough going at times, was immensely satisfying and therapeutic for me." The novella offers a testament to resilience, suffused with humor and warmth, promising to both shatter and mend the heart.