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Walking: One Step at a Time by Erling Kagge
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
Read the abridged version I think.
It was nice. It is apparent that he caught the walking flu. Be careful when you read it, you might get infected too...
It was nice. It is apparent that he caught the walking flu. Be careful when you read it, you might get infected too...
Boredom and Art: Passions of the Will to Boredom by Julian Jason Haladyn
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
All in all, a well written study. I think it tackles the subject quite meticulously. Some chapters had more life than others, some more in depth Inquiry. I really liked the subject matter, and it really seems like building upon older ideas, and developping newer ones.
Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen by Michel Chion
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This book feels important to read. Questioning the visual supremacy in film feels long overdue. I am convinced that if one is interested or even active in filmmaking, that one will find value in this book.
Although I was hyped from the beginning, the rest lost it's initial fire. Still good, but felt less like a revolutionary read as the pages turned.
Although I was hyped from the beginning, the rest lost it's initial fire. Still good, but felt less like a revolutionary read as the pages turned.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? by Mark Fisher
reflective
4.5
The book is quite effective; short, but dense. I like how the picture of 2009's political and societal state is painted. I think it is a springboard for a lot of thoughts to be thought. Although it struck me in great thinking way, I have doubts wether his critique still holds up. If his "solutions" really are solutions, and if his critique isn't overlooking many different social issues. The terms "paternal" and "maternal" he used, do not feel right, and might give hint at some holes. Likewise with the choice of films he cites as example.
The Scent of Time: A Philosophical Essay on the Art of Lingering by Byung-Chul Han
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
It is rare for me that a book has an impact in the immediate daily life. This one has indeed brought me precious thoughts to think, which will certainly positively affect my daily life.
Some sections felt overly complicated, and frankly pedantic. Talking metaphysically about time and space, which from the perspective of someone not knowledgeable on Heidegger and his likes, will end up more confusing than anything else.
Though when the book shines, it's bright. Most of the book is quite paradigm shifting materiel, which enthralled me.
Some sections felt overly complicated, and frankly pedantic. Talking metaphysically about time and space, which from the perspective of someone not knowledgeable on Heidegger and his likes, will end up more confusing than anything else.
Though when the book shines, it's bright. Most of the book is quite paradigm shifting materiel, which enthralled me.
The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Gathering philosophy from his peers, relating them to today, and building upon it to get a grasp of contemporary life. Quite the nice read. Felt as is he could put words on what is going on on a more societal philosophical layer.
Against Interpretation: And Other Essays by Susan Sontag
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Great essays amidst an array of insignificant essays for me. Her broader essays which focus on a paradigm of thinking and rethinking, are of significance to me. Contrary to those specific one about this or that play from this or that director. They are long and tiresome. Her namedropping skills are impressive though...
Poetics by Aristotle
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Aristotle's observations on tragedies reveal many facets of storytelling - masterfully organized. We really feel him opening up everything to be as clear and concise as possible. Though it had a tremendous impact on today's storytelling, I have found it to be personally less useful; I have difficulties assimilating his views on tragedy in ancient Greece, with today's storytelling (venturing out of the tragic realm, and into the myriad of story genres, leaves many doors open.)
I find this book to be very precise, for quite the precise situation. Outside of this, many principles do not hold up, or are already internalized after 2000+ years of art.
I find this book to be very precise, for quite the precise situation. Outside of this, many principles do not hold up, or are already internalized after 2000+ years of art.