OMG, I totally get why Ali Smith got hooked on that book! 
I mean, Henry James is like the ultimate master of subtle storytelling, right? And Maggie Verver's story is so intriguing... it's no wonder she lost herself in it. 
I've had similar moments with books before - like when I was reading Wuthering Heights and kept shouting "He's mine! He's mine!" at my partner (much to their confusion). It's like, the words just take over your brain and you can't help but be drawn into the story. 
I mean, Henry James is like the ultimate master of subtle storytelling, right? And Maggie Verver's story is so intriguing... it's no wonder she lost herself in it. I've had similar moments with books before - like when I was reading Wuthering Heights and kept shouting "He's mine! He's mine!" at my partner (much to their confusion). It's like, the words just take over your brain and you can't help but be drawn into the story. 
. i mean, i love reading too but sometimes i get stuck and have to look up the answer online lol. gotcha when you start shouting at someone in the house because you just can't put the book down! 
anyway, Ali Smith is like a literary detective or something, trying to figure out clues in this book... pretty cool? 
. We've all been there when we're completely swept up in a book and it's like nothing else matters. I mean, who hasn't shouted at someone to read a certain scene or character development? 
) when I figured out the twist or plot turn. It's just proof that great writing can be super addictive! 
. There's something beautiful about getting lost in a great book, don't you think? It's like discovering a whole new world... or in this case, a whole new perspective on human relationships 
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? I've been there, done that, and got the T-shirt... or should I say, the literary criticism paper 
. Anyway, it's cool to see authors open up about their literary loves and, ahem, intense reactions 
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