These Ghosts Are Mine

One part of Sand's style that I liked is the simple sentences that contain a lot of meaning. They feel raw, and real. They're relatable, but simple. For example, when she writes "Clearly she was mistaking the silence of anxiety for the silence of confidence" I knew exactly what this felt like and it was very simply described in a way the reader can understand and relate to. Another example is when she writes "I will continue to struggle with the realization that, for her, wanting things to be the same doesn't mean she'll act to keep them so." This sentence shows exactly what Bethany is feeling and is expressed clearly, making the reader really feel it.

I also really liked how it felt like there were endless connections throughout the story. The descriptions of all the places, the museum, the dialogue, and the story with Bethany all came together to form a very intricate piece. When I went back to look over it again, I saw connections I had missed the first time. The description of the highest density of life ever found leaving not when the body is gone, but when all the oxygen is gone, connects with the air running out and coughing on cigarette smoke with Bethany. I think the connections make the story more interesting and gives it more depth.

My question is what is your favorite thing to write about?