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sheilareads_'s review
5.0
“There is good and there is evil, and the contradiction lives in everyone. The good is simply the stuff worth remembering. The good is the point of it all.”
In "Notes on an Execution," Kukafka delves into profound themes of memory, choice, and time. The book urges readers to reflect on pivotal moments in their lives that altered their trajectories, raising questions about the significance of those choices. The narrative cautions against dwelling on "what-ifs," emphasizing the importance of embracing the reality we live in and not attempting to escape from it. As the story progress, Kukafka highlights the strength in choosing goodness and kindness despite the world's ugliness, exemplified through the resilient female characters who faced traumatic pasts but still opted to find hope in their surroundings and their futures.
On the other hand, Ansel's disregard for choices and opportunities serves as a poignant contrast. "Notes on an Execution" is a thought-provoking exploration of human decisions and the consequences they bear, ultimately reminding us to confront our choices and find strength in our present realities. The last chapter ‘Elsewhere’ left me emotionally moved, bringing tears to my eyes. The chapter reminded me of this Max Erhmann quote, "With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world." This book will stay with me long after turning the final page.
In "Notes on an Execution," Kukafka delves into profound themes of memory, choice, and time. The book urges readers to reflect on pivotal moments in their lives that altered their trajectories, raising questions about the significance of those choices. The narrative cautions against dwelling on "what-ifs," emphasizing the importance of embracing the reality we live in and not attempting to escape from it. As the story progress, Kukafka highlights the strength in choosing goodness and kindness despite the world's ugliness, exemplified through the resilient female characters who faced traumatic pasts but still opted to find hope in their surroundings and their futures.
On the other hand, Ansel's disregard for choices and opportunities serves as a poignant contrast. "Notes on an Execution" is a thought-provoking exploration of human decisions and the consequences they bear, ultimately reminding us to confront our choices and find strength in our present realities. The last chapter ‘Elsewhere’ left me emotionally moved, bringing tears to my eyes. The chapter reminded me of this Max Erhmann quote, "With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world." This book will stay with me long after turning the final page.
nattynatk's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
graceehsmith's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
natwrite's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gnomes95's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hannalynnr's review against another edition
4.0
Unique, emotional, powerful.
'Notes on an Execution' was a really great story of how one's cruel actions can affect many others that have known them. The different approach to tell the story of a serial killer was super well done in my opinion and it was beautifully written.
This book did take me a bit longer than what is typical for me to finish and that was mainly because the pacing was a lot slower than I was expecting going in. While I really enjoyed the story from beginning to end, the very first chapter from Lavender's POV is what drew me in so deeply. Unfortunately, I did not exactly get the same intense, gut wrenching feelings I was looking forward to throughout the book as I did from that chapter.
'Notes on an Execution' was a really great story of how one's cruel actions can affect many others that have known them. The different approach to tell the story of a serial killer was super well done in my opinion and it was beautifully written.
This book did take me a bit longer than what is typical for me to finish and that was mainly because the pacing was a lot slower than I was expecting going in. While I really enjoyed the story from beginning to end, the very first chapter from Lavender's POV is what drew me in so deeply. Unfortunately, I did not exactly get the same intense, gut wrenching feelings I was looking forward to throughout the book as I did from that chapter.
withloveandlights's review
Learned of the extensive animal cruelty within the book as well as not feeling comfortable continuing the book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
autumnrain's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0