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The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This book is quite obviously a classic of our time. Now, did it absolutely *need* to be almost 900 pages long? No.
Anyway, all the characters feel very real and very different from one another. The storyline is interesting enough, though some parts feel a lot slower than others, where I think the main plot twist saves it.
I'm also gonna quietly mention that it took me 3 months of off-and-on reading to finish this book, which is the main reason this isn't a 5-star rating. Still, I liked it a lot, but will not be re-reading any time soon.
Anyway, all the characters feel very real and very different from one another. The storyline is interesting enough, though some parts feel a lot slower than others, where I think the main plot twist saves it.
I'm also gonna quietly mention that it took me 3 months of off-and-on reading to finish this book, which is the main reason this isn't a 5-star rating. Still, I liked it a lot, but will not be re-reading any time soon.
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
4.5
my GOD is this dramatic.
if we overlook the pure simp pick me energy of the narrator, its a good fast pace book that connects you to the characters surprisingly quickly.
its very short, so if you're looking for characters who are lowkey delusional, I'd recommend ;)
alsooo, the narrator addresses the reader directly a couple times, which i found very cool
if we overlook the pure simp pick me energy of the narrator, its a good fast pace book that connects you to the characters surprisingly quickly.
its very short, so if you're looking for characters who are lowkey delusional, I'd recommend ;)
alsooo, the narrator addresses the reader directly a couple times, which i found very cool
The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
its just so gross for some reason
like why am i reading about two people (who just met) f*cking and biting each other's lips and whatever the f*ck
it just gave off creepy old man writes a fanfiction for himself
also, why is being latina apparently equal to a war crime in this book
like why am i reading about two people (who just met) f*cking and biting each other's lips and whatever the f*ck
it just gave off creepy old man writes a fanfiction for himself
also, why is being latina apparently equal to a war crime in this book
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
5.0
You really have to be in the mood for an "academic read" if you want to enjoy this book.
I loved reading this along to the audiobook read by the author, it enhanced the characters so much (e.g. Bunny's accent).
Honestly, you can tell it's very well researched material, and the author's knowledge and passion for the topic comes through beautifully.
Reading this while also in my first year of university was a gut punch to say the least btw. :D
I loved reading this along to the audiobook read by the author, it enhanced the characters so much (e.g. Bunny's accent).
Honestly, you can tell it's very well researched material, and the author's knowledge and passion for the topic comes through beautifully.
Reading this while also in my first year of university was a gut punch to say the least btw. :D
Ujka Vanja by Anton Chekhov, Anton Chekhov
4.0
procitala sam je jedno 7 puta kroz proces školovanja tako da bi bio blam staviti manje od 4 ⭐️
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I saw someone describe this book as drinking wine with the narrator, David, and that is precisely what it is.
Also, it is very interesting to see the writing style change, depending on the information the narrator shares with us. As soon as we get too deep, he pulls away. Very cool detail.
Also, it is very interesting to see the writing style change, depending on the information the narrator shares with us. As soon as we get too deep, he pulls away. Very cool detail.
One day I’ll weep for this. One of these days I’ll start to cry.