Yesterday, I picked up a copy of The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue and I even managed to get one of the signed editions (still can’t believe my luck!). I started reading it outside with an iced latte, a croissant and the warm summer weather. By the end of the day, I was curled up on my couch, finishing the last pages while sobbing. That alone says everything about the impact this story had on me.
Zoulfa Katouh’s writing is beautiful, so vivid and deeply immersive. Every page feels alive and drawing you so completely into the story that you can’t help but experience every emotion alongside the characters. Heart-wrenching barely begins to describe it. This book filled me with sadness, rage, hope and ultimately a sense of healing. The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue isn’t simply a book to read; it’s a story to experience!
