Reading allows me to escape reality, providing a temporary refuge from the pains of day-to-day life, especially after experiencing the exhaustion of the pandemic.
During the height of the pandemic, encountering stories set in that exact time period disrupted my escape, making me feel like I was stepping back into reality.
The romance in Curtis Sittenfeld's 'Romantic Comedy' felt jarring when pandemic details intruded, as it redirected my attention to the overwhelming emotions of 2020.
I find more solace in novels set in untainted pre-pandemic realities, where love stories remain untouched by the chaos and concerns introduced during COVID-19.
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