Laelia
I really enjoyed this book. It is a nice and short book and centred around second-hand bookshops and what books can be and do for you. I liked the characters and the story a lot.
I went in knowing nothing about what this book is really about and while I partially enjoyed this, the novel was not very impressive.. It's written from a dog's perspective and that alone makes it very interesting and quite sweet at times but there were quite a few passages that didn't interest me at all. I didn't really connect with the writing as well, so something that could make someone emotional really didn't do it for me.
I was hoping to really enjoy this book as I've heard that so many people do, but this was not for me. Very slow-paced and I couldn't care less about the characters. The commentary on society, their lives and relations were great but as with most classics, it was important during the time it was written and published but it's not something I can relate to.
3.25
An interesting book that's for sure.. A lot of things are happening in this book and at the same time it feels like nothing is happening, since it's slow-paced, very descriptive and so long. All in all, not bad. I didn't like any of the characters and the plot is mostly gripping even though the progress is slow. But it kept me interested, so I believe this book did it quite wonderfully - a slow-paced book but gripping and with some tension nonetheless. I do think the book did a great job with captivating the reader right from the start.
The fact that I didn't like any of the characters and that this book includes so much elitism, homophobic and racist comments, as well as no actual discussion if what they're doing is actually right or wrong but all the characters going along with it, just didn't make it one of my favourites books.
I liked reading about how Miyazaki's opinions on animation and the world. It shows what kind of person he is and how it may reflect in his films. I loved the parts when he talks about the films he created, his decision and the insights into the process of making it.
It was fun and I enjoyed it!! Some parts bothered me a bit but I really liked the way this book is about letters.
I know that this might not be for everyone but unlike the other books I've read by R.F. Kuang, I really enjoyed this one. I love the commentary and the narrative, the way she structured the story, it was amazing.
In Beloved, Toni Morrison combines the reality of slavery, escape, and dealing with the trauma it brings with it, with magical realism. Her writing is rich with metaphors and vivid imagery that helps with the heavy and dark content. She portrays the truth in a way that is brutally honest, confronting you with people who do unspeakable things and witnessing such things. It's about how such terrible experiences can shape and change your life. How the memory of them will never fade and how they will continue to affect your life and decisions. It's about how terrible things can happen to you and how you can do terrible things as a result. It's a powerful reminder of the lasting and damaging effects of traumatic events and the strength it takes to confront them.
Personally, the awful events and descriptions in this novel were a bit too much for me, making it rather difficult for me to finish this book.
This was very enjoyable. The stories were interesting and lovely and I liked following the different characters and their lives. I liked the way they were written as well, some stories I liked more than others, but overall, the collection was really good!!
The idea was good I guess, but the execution really wasn't great. Especially if you've read and loved The Great Gatsby, this will fall flat, and you'll be left disappointed. It's just not enough to make characters queer and hope for the best.
3.5
Took some turns I didn't expect and am not sure if I liked them, but I enjoyed reading this!
