While scrolling Pinterest today, I came across a pin that said, “Every book reader needs a person who can listen to their book rants.” And I don’t think I’ve ever related to anything more.
Because truly, being a reader, or even a movie lover, is not just about consuming these stories. It’s about how well you carry them, thinking about them long after the last page or final scene, arguing with characters in your head or trying to piece together endings that didn’t sit right with you and also feeling things so deeply over people who don’t even exist. And sometimes, you just need to let it out.
I could even extend that quote, every book reader and movie lover needs that one person who listens. Not just listens, but listens well. The kind of person that lets you ramble on about plot twists, questionable character decisions, and all the emotional damage you didn’t sign up for and they don’t even interrupt your rant with logic or them saying stuff like ‘maybe they had a reason.’ No!
Frankly, sometimes, I just want to be a full-time hater of a character and I need someone who will support that. Someone who will just nod along, agree with me, and maybe even add their own complaints. Or sometimes, they don’t even need to say much. Maybe a few words like “that’s crazy” or “I’m so sorry” with a warm hug is more than enough. And thankfully, I have that person. But on the days when he’s not around, I turn to my journal and just write.
There’s always so much going on in my head. So many thoughts, reactions, emotions that need somewhere to go. Even after ranting on the phone today about the series I last watched, like really ranting, I still found myself writing it all down. As if speaking wasn’t enough. But it feels good though.
There’s just something soothing about releasing those thoughts, whether it’s to a person who understands or onto a page that can hold it all without criticizing. Because these little things, I mean these small moments of shared reactions, exaggerated rants, and emotional overreactions, are what make life feel soft. At least to me. They make being a reader, a watcher, a feeler a lil more interesting.
So yes, I really agree that every book reader and movie lover needs that one person. And if you have them, hold them close or share with me(lol) as not everyone will understand why you’re so upset over a fictional character. But the right person will and they'll sit with you, listen, and maybe even hate them with you.
