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a shockingly good ending to wrap up a book that's taken me nearly a year to finish! I'm sorry, but the first section I got into had such a lack of interest for me that I immediately fell off putting the effort in and almost gave up. My mom reminded me I wanted to read it last month though, and I came back around. We were supposed to read it as a buddy-read in March. She finished it before April, and you see how my progress went.
Anyway! The book was a stellar ending that managed to make me overlook the beginning and middle bits I didn't jive with. I think it ultimately just could've been better throughout, but I can also see how someone would disagree with me. I loved the way Hannah led us through the story bit by bit so that we picked up on little things throughout, but never all at once. I never felt tempted to "guess ahead" either, because the story was always giving me something to think about, such that I wasn't trying to skip to the "big shock". Even at the very end, which I guess I would consider the "big shock" I still was happy at the pacing that the author chose.
I wrote in my book journal in response to the question: "Who would you recommend this book to? someone with mom trauma. but like... not too much
a shockingly good ending to wrap up a book that's taken me nearly a year to finish! I'm sorry, but the first section I got into had such a lack of interest for me that I immediately fell off putting the effort in and almost gave up. My mom reminded me I wanted to read it last month though, and I came back around. We were supposed to read it as a buddy-read in March. She finished it before April, and you see how my progress went.
Anyway! The book was a stellar ending that managed to make me overlook the beginning and middle bits I didn't jive with. I think it ultimately just could've been better throughout, but I can also see how someone would disagree with me. I loved the way Hannah led us through the story bit by bit so that we picked up on little things throughout, but never all at once. I never felt tempted to "guess ahead" either, because the story was always giving me something to think about, such that I wasn't trying to skip to the "big shock". Even at the very end, which I guess I would consider the "big shock" I still was happy at the pacing that the author chose.
I wrote in my book journal in response to the question: "Who would you recommend this book to? someone with mom trauma. but like... not too much
i was a little nervous about not liking and not completely understanding the sports factor of this story. HOWEVER that was not actually a problem and it was about sports writing! and also kindness and understanding and human nature! The characters were definitely the driving point, as I believe they have to be in a short story, and I wanted to read more about the future of Nathan, the baseball player with a head injury!
i was a little nervous about not liking and not completely understanding the sports factor of this story. HOWEVER that was not actually a problem and it was about sports writing! and also kindness and understanding and human nature! The characters were definitely the driving point, as I believe they have to be in a short story, and I wanted to read more about the future of Nathan, the baseball player with a head injury!
my least favorite entry into the Forgetters series, but that isn't to say it was bad! I still was ultimately glad I read it, and thought it was well done. I think my issue was more with the characters in this one, I just didn't like them and I didn't really understand why they did anything they did.... it made their actions ultimately feel pointless and slightly uninteresting. I also thought the bit where Osin was sick and then not sick and hurt then not hurt was a little confusing like... is he ok? I think the author's intention was to make it seem like he didn't want concern and complaints, but I was also literally unsure if he was alright. Anyway, the writing was still very snappy throughout and especially towards the beginning of the short story. I would definitely read more of this plot!
my least favorite entry into the Forgetters series, but that isn't to say it was bad! I still was ultimately glad I read it, and thought it was well done. I think my issue was more with the characters in this one, I just didn't like them and I didn't really understand why they did anything they did.... it made their actions ultimately feel pointless and slightly uninteresting. I also thought the bit where Osin was sick and then not sick and hurt then not hurt was a little confusing like... is he ok? I think the author's intention was to make it seem like he didn't want concern and complaints, but I was also literally unsure if he was alright. Anyway, the writing was still very snappy throughout and especially towards the beginning of the short story. I would definitely read more of this plot!
snappy and interesting writing! another unique find from the library, and an interesting concept of little short stories published separately like this. A lot of lovely heart that reminded me of A Man Called Ove and Drive and a lot of great characterization for such a short book.
snappy and interesting writing! another unique find from the library, and an interesting concept of little short stories published separately like this. A lot of lovely heart that reminded me of A Man Called Ove and Drive and a lot of great characterization for such a short book.
a comforting little story that made me think of the movie DRIVE and the book A MAN CALLED OVE
a comforting little story that made me think of the movie DRIVE and the book A MAN CALLED OVE
definitely could've been worse? I dunno, is that mean to say? Overall, I can't deny Rooney's talent for writing. it's a craft, and she has honed that skill, alright! There were some parts I was definitely jiving with the creative prose and captivating character beats, but overall I was distracted by the overly loud question ringing in my ears: why? Why was I reading this, why was I interested in these characters and their sad lives, why was it written. I will never have the answers to those questions, but what I do have is another book read this year, so I can't be fully-mad.
Rooney's books must be consumed by audiobook for me, I cannot withstand her puncuation choices. JUST PUT A COMMA IN THERE, I'M BEGGING YOU
definitely could've been worse? I dunno, is that mean to say? Overall, I can't deny Rooney's talent for writing. it's a craft, and she has honed that skill, alright! There were some parts I was definitely jiving with the creative prose and captivating character beats, but overall I was distracted by the overly loud question ringing in my ears: why? Why was I reading this, why was I interested in these characters and their sad lives, why was it written. I will never have the answers to those questions, but what I do have is another book read this year, so I can't be fully-mad.
Rooney's books must be consumed by audiobook for me, I cannot withstand her puncuation choices. JUST PUT A COMMA IN THERE, I'M BEGGING YOU
definitely could've been worse? I dunno, is that mean to say? Overall, I can't deny Rooney's talent for writing. it's a craft, and she has honed that skill, alright! There were some parts I was definitely jiving with the creative prose and captivating character beats, but overall I was distracted by the overly loud question ringing in my ears: why? Why was I reading this, why was I interested in these characters and their sad lives, why was it written. I will never have the answers to those questions, but what I do have is another book read this year, so I can't be fully-mad.
Rooney's books must be consumed by audiobook for me, I cannot withstand her puncuation choices. JUST PUT A COMMA IN THERE, I'M BEGGING YOU
definitely could've been worse? I dunno, is that mean to say? Overall, I can't deny Rooney's talent for writing. it's a craft, and she has honed that skill, alright! There were some parts I was definitely jiving with the creative prose and captivating character beats, but overall I was distracted by the overly loud question ringing in my ears: why? Why was I reading this, why was I interested in these characters and their sad lives, why was it written. I will never have the answers to those questions, but what I do have is another book read this year, so I can't be fully-mad.
Rooney's books must be consumed by audiobook for me, I cannot withstand her puncuation choices. JUST PUT A COMMA IN THERE, I'M BEGGING YOU
book & cook club January Dystopia Books choice!!
REALLY loved this one. just a very overall well made, interesting book! This is how you cook up a YA novel! There were some spots that the writing could've been ironed out a little more in editing, for my taste, but nothing to terrible! Really made me think
book & cook club January Dystopia Books choice!!
REALLY loved this one. just a very overall well made, interesting book! This is how you cook up a YA novel! There were some spots that the writing could've been ironed out a little more in editing, for my taste, but nothing to terrible! Really made me think
I feel equipped
beautiful art, but nothing revolutionary to me storywise
beautiful art, but nothing revolutionary to me storywise
having recently read Dracula, I picked up this lovely art book immediately once I saw it. Maybe it's not worth logging here, considering it is light on the "reading" part, but it is nice.
having recently read Dracula, I picked up this lovely art book immediately once I saw it. Maybe it's not worth logging here, considering it is light on the "reading" part, but it is nice.
i love this cute little cat and I love how it tuts around! It's like I can see it happening, the true benefits of lovely art!
i love this cute little cat and I love how it tuts around! It's like I can see it happening, the true benefits of lovely art!
i've never had a main character swear so much in normal regular conversation where it was almost NEVER required by the context of the scene it was just... not enjoyable. I'm literally only glad I read it because then I could suggest it to my sister charissa who I knew would love it (i was right)
i've never had a main character swear so much in normal regular conversation where it was almost NEVER required by the context of the scene it was just... not enjoyable. I'm literally only glad I read it because then I could suggest it to my sister charissa who I knew would love it (i was right)
really special and touching :( none of my siblings are allowed to perish <3
really special and touching :( none of my siblings are allowed to perish <3
Updated a reading goal:
Read 24 books by December 31, 2024
Progress so far: 25 / 24 104%
Unfuck Your Brain
had some interesting pieces, but I can't say it was anything revolutionary to me personally. I also found the amount of swearing detracted from the point and felt so painfully forced... it wasn't adding anything. I guess I should've assumed that from the title, but I had heard good things.
Also, it's been said before in these reviews, but the audiobook quality is literal trash and make it nearly unlistenable. If the book had been any longer, I probably would've given up, but it only took me two afternoons at work to power through this thing.
had some interesting pieces, but I can't say it was anything revolutionary to me personally. I also found the amount of swearing detracted from the point and felt so painfully forced... it wasn't adding anything. I guess I should've assumed that from the title, but I had heard good things.
Also, it's been said before in these reviews, but the audiobook quality is literal trash and make it nearly unlistenable. If the book had been any longer, I probably would've given up, but it only took me two afternoons at work to power through this thing.
I think this book was a tad formulaic, but I don't think that was necessarily a bad thing! I really haven't read a lot of mysteries, and this was a pretty well written version of one. I want to watch some other folks and their opinion on it, especially those who are more into reading mysteries, because maybe they liked it less because it was less complicated? overall, though, I did enjoy my experience and I do not think it was a waste of time. That gives it at least 2.5 stars, in my opinion.
I think this book was a tad formulaic, but I don't think that was necessarily a bad thing! I really haven't read a lot of mysteries, and this was a pretty well written version of one. I want to watch some other folks and their opinion on it, especially those who are more into reading mysteries, because maybe they liked it less because it was less complicated? overall, though, I did enjoy my experience and I do not think it was a waste of time. That gives it at least 2.5 stars, in my opinion.
oh you best believe i CHEWED THIS ONE UPPPP and then suddenly i was just DONE! wow such a speed read!! definitely made me think “hmmm I should maybe be reading more mysteries!” i love a book that is just overflowing with british-ness, like the british-isms were practically bleeding from the pages, yes yes jolly good
oh you best believe i CHEWED THIS ONE UPPPP and then suddenly i was just DONE! wow such a speed read!! definitely made me think “hmmm I should maybe be reading more mysteries!” i love a book that is just overflowing with british-ness, like the british-isms were practically bleeding from the pages, yes yes jolly good
book & cook club October Horror Books choice!!
I won't lie, the book is a classic for a reason! However, I do see.... some flaws. The book is INCREDIBLY repetitive and does not need to be nearly so long. Overall, I did really enjoy this re-read, and I would suggest others to read it too <3
book & cook club October Horror Books choice!!
I won't lie, the book is a classic for a reason! However, I do see.... some flaws. The book is INCREDIBLY repetitive and does not need to be nearly so long. Overall, I did really enjoy this re-read, and I would suggest others to read it too <3