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Legends of the Fall
by Jim Harrison
⭐ Average Rating: ~2.5 stars ⭐
The Revenge - ⭐2.5 stars ⭐
I wasn't sure if I needed to read this novella before "Legends of the Fall." (I didn't.)
I didn't feel super attached to the characters or the plot, so I found myself skimming often. Part of the problem could be that I'd just come off a failed attempt at reading "The Sisters Brothers" and had trouble keeping the two stories straight. However, I think that a larger part of the problem was that the setting a/o the period in which this book was written included aspects that now come off as racist and insensitive. That extra half star is only there because I thought it unfair to give this novella two stars, considering how much of it I skimmed.
The Man Who Gave Up His Name - ⭐2.75 stars ⭐
I'd read that this was people's least favorite novella when compared to "Revenge" and "Legends of the Fall;" but, personally, it was my favorite. However, there were also instances in/aspects of this novella that felt icky -specifically sexual or seemingly anti-Semitic comments- that I again contributed to either the setting of or the period in which this book was written.
Legends of the Fall - ⭐2.5 stars ⭐
I've long wanted to read the book and watch the movie before it departed one of the streaming services I have, and I finally did it! Unfortunately, the over-descriptive writing style made me feel bored; and once again there were racist, misogynistic, and sexist comments that bothered me. That extra half star is kinda outa pity since I skimmed so much of the book
Movie Thoughts:
The movie was visually stunning. I may have liked it a tad more than the book, but tbf I am a sucker for period pieces and I kinda skimmed the book. However, I did not like the (animal) cruelty/deaths, and tbh a long-haired Brad Pitt just isn't what does it for me. It is ultimately still a movie that captures the overall plotline of the book.
The Revenge - ⭐2.5 stars ⭐
I wasn't sure if I needed to read this novella before "Legends of the Fall." (I didn't.)
I didn't feel super attached to the characters or the plot, so I found myself skimming often. Part of the problem could be that I'd just come off a failed attempt at reading "The Sisters Brothers" and had trouble keeping the two stories straight. However, I think that a larger part of the problem was that the setting a/o the period in which this book was written included aspects that now come off as racist and insensitive. That extra half star is only there because I thought it unfair to give this novella two stars, considering how much of it I skimmed.
The Man Who Gave Up His Name - ⭐2.75 stars ⭐
I'd read that this was people's least favorite novella when compared to "Revenge" and "Legends of the Fall;" but, personally, it was my favorite. However, there were also instances in/aspects of this novella that felt icky -specifically sexual or seemingly anti-Semitic comments- that I again contributed to either the setting of or the period in which this book was written.
Legends of the Fall - ⭐2.5 stars ⭐
I've long wanted to read the book and watch the movie before it departed one of the streaming services I have, and I finally did it! Unfortunately, the over-descriptive writing style made me feel bored; and once again there were racist, misogynistic, and sexist comments that bothered me. That extra half star is kinda outa pity since I skimmed so much of the book
Movie Thoughts:
The movie was visually stunning. I may have liked it a tad more than the book, but tbf I am a sucker for period pieces and I kinda skimmed the book. However, I did not like the (animal) cruelty/deaths, and tbh a long-haired Brad Pitt just isn't what does it for me. It is ultimately still a movie that captures the overall plotline of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, War
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Murder