Susan Minot’s novel "Don’t Be a Stranger" explores the complex desires and dilemmas faced by a woman in her fifties, emphasizing the struggle between impulse and introspection in relationships.
In Ivy’s encounters with the musician Ansel, Minot captures the tension of wanting to experience life fully versus the innate urge to analyze every emotional and physical connection.
Ivy’s internal dialogue—"Why did a person need to think about what it was or wasn’t or would be?"—reflects a profound grappling with the desire to surrender to the moment.
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