A review by happiestwhenreading
Wellness by Nathan Hill

5.0

Who would have thought it’d be a 600-page clunker that would pull me out of my reading slump? And maybe there’s something there - the ability to really sink into a story, to really become immersed in it all, and to really connect to the characters that pulls you back to the enjoyment of books and reading. I’m gonna keep this potential tip in the back of mind for the next time I’m struggling. It just feels so counterintuitive to me to pick up a BIG book - a real commitment - when it feels like nothing is working, but 🤔🤷🏼‍♀️

While there was a lot of extra information that Hill explored - which was super fun, interesting, and fascinating - it did kind of bog the story down a bit. On the other hand, it’s been a long time since I’ve known characters as deep and close as I got to know Jack and Elizabeth. I rooted for them hard - and wanted to see them come out on top. I was completely invested in their love story.

I also really, really l o v e d the last chapter - like it was pretty darn near perfection for me and sealed a5-star rating for me. In addition, Jack and Elizabeth are a couple I won’t soon forget. I think when I get to December and reflect on my reading for the year, Wellness will still be one of the stories that totally stands out from the rest!