1. I never wanted this to end 

2. Considering the subject matter, find point #1 extremely disheartening 

3. To date, I consider this to be the author’s most moving and important work I’ve yet to read

3A. Considering I own all her printed work and have read all her published essays as well, consider that the high praise I meant it to be. 

4. This is absolutely making it onto my Top 5 of 2023.