She takes her research and political views seriously but at the same time she playfully toys with the theoretical and enjoys the teasing pleasure that can be had with language. This is part of the reason I appreciate Nelson's point of view though. Nelson considers “Does the world look bluer from blue eyes? Probably not, but I choose to think so (self-aggrandizement).” It's a romantic idea but a ridiculous one. The group decided my eyes are the bluest and for some reason this felt like a great compliment to me.
Once I was in a group where we were asked to organize ourselves in a line from people whose eyes are deepest brown to those whose eyes are the brightest blue. People have always remarked on how strikingly blue my eyes are. It has a warmth to it but also induces a melancholy feeling. I've also always felt the appeal of the colour blue. Her musings weave through the analytical and personal to present a striking way of thinking about our perceptions, emotions and language. But when writing it she also included references to the break down of a love affair and her close friendship with a woman who has become a quadriplegic. She originally intended its subject to remain within these boundaries and join in a literary tradition which considers colour. 'Bluets' considers her powerful attraction to the colour blue, its manifestations in ordinary objects and art as well as its symbolism in paintings, songs and writing. I picked up this book (first published ten years ago) because she gave a fascinating talk at the Southbank Centre in London. Her approach to contemplating certain ideas and their personal impact is so striking and thought-provoking. I've wanted to read more of Nelson's books since I first encountered her breakout 'The Argonauts' a few years ago.
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