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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
5.0
I believe I’ve cried the last five pages of this book, with intervals throughout the book itself. I will never forgive Suzanne Collins. I would write more but I just can’t right now. Ugh.
Finnick.
Primrose.
Finnick and Annie’s newborn son.
“You love me. Real or not real?”
“Real.”
OH MY GOD. JUST SHOOT ME. KILL ME NOW. It’s so good and I’m so distraught. Bye.
Finnick.
Primrose.
Finnick and Annie’s newborn son.
“You love me. Real or not real?”
“Real.”
OH MY GOD. JUST SHOOT ME. KILL ME NOW. It’s so good and I’m so distraught. Bye.
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury
4.0
This has to be one of my most favorite short stories. That being said, I wish there was more!! I want to know what happened to the little girl. I want to know why they went to Venus; why her parents considered moving back. Alas... I suppose that is what I get for reading a short story.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
2.0
I started reading this book, knowing I’d need to give my opinion with a grain of salt. I love history—I love older books. I had never read this in school, and I considered reading it to teach it to my students. But I’m not so sure.
Here’s a rundown of my thoughts while reading this book that I rushed to keep track of as soon as I thought them.
…Wasn’t Steinbeck a white guy?
Why is George so mean to Lennie? Like unbelievably mean. I felt so bad for Lennie. It’s not his fault he was born that way. George never had to stick with him, either, so why is he so upset? Ugh.
Is the boss really a nice guy? You ain’t fooling anyone.
shut up curley
Can I like the old man with the ratty sheepdog? I don’t know if I want to.
Vaseline?????????????
Never heard someone call someone a tart. Funny. Had to look that one up.
White guy from the early 1900s, right?
Poor Lennie’s ear
Drowned the dogs? That’s it. I’m done. Bye.
Lennie :((
Any time I play solitaire now, I’ll think of this book.
My copy has a typo on page 44. Penguin Books… why?
Good lord let the man keep his dog
Lennie :((
You tend to them rabbits, Lennie. I’m rooting for you.
They keep saying “awright” and I’ve come to the realization that sometimes, that’s exactly how I say it, too.
Dammit Candy
Oh god Lennie
Oh damn. Oh, that's devastating.
Here’s a rundown of my thoughts while reading this book that I rushed to keep track of as soon as I thought them.
Spoiler
…Wasn’t Steinbeck a white guy?
Why is George so mean to Lennie? Like unbelievably mean. I felt so bad for Lennie. It’s not his fault he was born that way. George never had to stick with him, either, so why is he so upset? Ugh.
Is the boss really a nice guy? You ain’t fooling anyone.
shut up curley
Can I like the old man with the ratty sheepdog? I don’t know if I want to.
Vaseline?????????????
Never heard someone call someone a tart. Funny. Had to look that one up.
White guy from the early 1900s, right?
Poor Lennie’s ear
Drowned the dogs? That’s it. I’m done. Bye.
Lennie :((
Any time I play solitaire now, I’ll think of this book.
My copy has a typo on page 44. Penguin Books… why?
Good lord let the man keep his dog
Lennie :((
You tend to them rabbits, Lennie. I’m rooting for you.
They keep saying “awright” and I’ve come to the realization that sometimes, that’s exactly how I say it, too.
Dammit Candy
Oh god Lennie
Oh damn. Oh, that's devastating.
Lilith by Nikki Marmery
2.0
this is a warning - this review is LONG. well over a thousand words. it most definitely has some spoilers, as well, so if you are okay with spoilers, then read on. i kept track of most of my thoughts while i read the book, so many of the things i have written are either instantaneous, or i wrote about them shortly after putting the book down.
also, this is completely my opinion, and what i was thinking. some of the prose was quite nice. i think that perhaps if i had read this during a different time in my life, i may have liked it more.
(yes i am an adult. no i was not ready for many parts of this book)
here are my HONEST thoughts while reading it:
- 9 pages in and i’m already questioning my sanity
- page 24…. WHAT.
- mumbo jumbo. in 4004 bc? suspicious.
- is she fr shaming eve for being a woman?? it feels… counterproductive. just as suspicious as adam saying “mumbo jumbo.”
- i’m going to scream. “and if the woman told you to jumpeth off a cliff, would you?” yes. i would. thanks so much for asking. this book has done me in so far.
- why do the men wink so much am i missing something
- i’m surprised this isn’t marked as like… rated for older teens or older on the cover or back cover. there are so many parts that i literally cringe at (there have been at least four-five different “spicy” scenes that i did not anticipate thus far and the language used made me sick. i'm sick, i tell you)
- i will say that it’s interesting how the og “spirit” of god is said to have expanded into pantheons. there’s a religious theory that says all of those who believe in some kind of god believe in the same god—like it’s all the same spirit. perhaps this is Marmery’s version of it.
- this is from a Christian perspective if i’m not mistaken… Lilith was *not* in the Christian bible, or at least, not the one I read when I practiced. so take from that what you will. (EDIT: okay. so it's a mix of everything all at once. take what you will from that)
- will i DNF? maybe.
- samael did not just say cheerio. gag me with a spoon. now.
- top of page 78. is she foreshadowing that the goddess is gonna make her take her place or something? (later edit, after page 258: my foreshadow-finding skills need to be worked on, apparently--don't tell my students)
- why would you leave the donkey???? are you stupid?
- eating other people's food??? how come she spent a thousand years laying, not doing anything, but now she’s hungry and eats food???
- the self-loathing is real
- she did all that just for her mama to die anyway?
- i’m not lost. but i’m questioning this book in its entirety right now and i’m only like… 30% of the way through.
- again. WHY is she hungry.
- 127: thought. is her son the prophet? or am i thinking too much about it?
- if she knows that Japheth is following her son when he goes out with his girlfriend, why wouldn’t she warn him?
- is it truly a smart idea to go back to eden??? where the angels last were??? girl
- why is her son a mortal when both parents are immortal
- “she was unspeakably beautiful, though she approached her middle years.” excuse me??? what kind of backhanded comment is this?
- page 238. want to put it down. cringed so hard just now.
- i’m so confused. how does maryam know everything?
- still confused. mary please explain.
- parts of this book confuses me so much. what’s the point? why is there so much talk about feminism and how lilith wants to be the thing that changes the worldview but then so many of her thoughts seem to be misogynistic? is this a commentary based on the fact that sometimes, anti-feminist thoughts can be instilled in people even if they’re not aware of it? is there some big part that i just keep missing even though i keep trying? ugh. i’m thinking too much into this. i’m 76% of the way through. still confused about maryam but what can you do.
- i’m still thinking about the comment she made about maryam. boo. tomato tomato. don’t be all righteous about your femininity and then dog someone for aging.
- they WHAT to maryam? jeez louise
- page 301. i thought i was done. turns out there are thirty or so more pages left… and it’s based on present day. boo.
- part of this reminds me of my journal entries that I used to write—rant upon rant, explaining every little detail. it’s tiring to read bit after bit, and a bit redundant. maybe it’s just me but I feel like parts of this are repetitive.
- “By Satan’s ripe fundament, Lil.” -> what in the ever-loving hell does this mean?
- Why did it end like that? What kind of ending was that? I read 320 pages for that????
- She wanted to tell this story. Is this her story to tell?
- The origin story we already had? What, did she go back in time and interview Lilith? Listen, I’m all about female empowerment, but how do we know this is *her* story?
- “These elements inspired my Lilith’s story” = okay, then lead with that. Please.
- Also, correct me if I’m wrong. I thought Samael was essentially Lucifer. I know in some renditions of the biblical myths, they are used interchangeably as Lucifer was said to once be Samael. Again, I could be wrong.
- Please tell me why it took until historical notes for me to realize that Judas was Yehuda
- It’s clear to me that many parts of this book have not stayed true to the myths that follow Lilith and Mary Magdalene. It quite literally is just… loosely based on what is out there. This is not Lilith’s “story,” but a rendition from an author.
TLDR; don't really like it even though i tried to like it. too many discrepancies, too many instances of info dumping, and too many instances of wondering why i am still reading.
also, this is completely my opinion, and what i was thinking. some of the prose was quite nice. i think that perhaps if i had read this during a different time in my life, i may have liked it more.
Spoiler
(yes i am an adult. no i was not ready for many parts of this book)
here are my HONEST thoughts while reading it:
- 9 pages in and i’m already questioning my sanity
- page 24…. WHAT.
- mumbo jumbo. in 4004 bc? suspicious.
- is she fr shaming eve for being a woman?? it feels… counterproductive. just as suspicious as adam saying “mumbo jumbo.”
- i’m going to scream. “and if the woman told you to jumpeth off a cliff, would you?” yes. i would. thanks so much for asking. this book has done me in so far.
- why do the men wink so much am i missing something
- i’m surprised this isn’t marked as like… rated for older teens or older on the cover or back cover. there are so many parts that i literally cringe at (there have been at least four-five different “spicy” scenes that i did not anticipate thus far and the language used made me sick. i'm sick, i tell you)
- i will say that it’s interesting how the og “spirit” of god is said to have expanded into pantheons. there’s a religious theory that says all of those who believe in some kind of god believe in the same god—like it’s all the same spirit. perhaps this is Marmery’s version of it.
- this is from a Christian perspective if i’m not mistaken… Lilith was *not* in the Christian bible, or at least, not the one I read when I practiced. so take from that what you will. (EDIT: okay. so it's a mix of everything all at once. take what you will from that)
- will i DNF? maybe.
- samael did not just say cheerio. gag me with a spoon. now.
- top of page 78. is she foreshadowing that the goddess is gonna make her take her place or something? (later edit, after page 258: my foreshadow-finding skills need to be worked on, apparently--don't tell my students)
- why would you leave the donkey???? are you stupid?
- eating other people's food??? how come she spent a thousand years laying, not doing anything, but now she’s hungry and eats food???
- the self-loathing is real
- she did all that just for her mama to die anyway?
- i’m not lost. but i’m questioning this book in its entirety right now and i’m only like… 30% of the way through.
- again. WHY is she hungry.
- 127: thought. is her son the prophet? or am i thinking too much about it?
- if she knows that Japheth is following her son when he goes out with his girlfriend, why wouldn’t she warn him?
- is it truly a smart idea to go back to eden??? where the angels last were??? girl
- why is her son a mortal when both parents are immortal
- “she was unspeakably beautiful, though she approached her middle years.” excuse me??? what kind of backhanded comment is this?
- page 238. want to put it down. cringed so hard just now.
- i’m so confused. how does maryam know everything?
- still confused. mary please explain.
- parts of this book confuses me so much. what’s the point? why is there so much talk about feminism and how lilith wants to be the thing that changes the worldview but then so many of her thoughts seem to be misogynistic? is this a commentary based on the fact that sometimes, anti-feminist thoughts can be instilled in people even if they’re not aware of it? is there some big part that i just keep missing even though i keep trying? ugh. i’m thinking too much into this. i’m 76% of the way through. still confused about maryam but what can you do.
- i’m still thinking about the comment she made about maryam. boo. tomato tomato. don’t be all righteous about your femininity and then dog someone for aging.
- they WHAT to maryam? jeez louise
- page 301. i thought i was done. turns out there are thirty or so more pages left… and it’s based on present day. boo.
- part of this reminds me of my journal entries that I used to write—rant upon rant, explaining every little detail. it’s tiring to read bit after bit, and a bit redundant. maybe it’s just me but I feel like parts of this are repetitive.
- “By Satan’s ripe fundament, Lil.” -> what in the ever-loving hell does this mean?
- Why did it end like that? What kind of ending was that? I read 320 pages for that????
- She wanted to tell this story. Is this her story to tell?
- The origin story we already had? What, did she go back in time and interview Lilith? Listen, I’m all about female empowerment, but how do we know this is *her* story?
- “These elements inspired my Lilith’s story” = okay, then lead with that. Please.
- Also, correct me if I’m wrong. I thought Samael was essentially Lucifer. I know in some renditions of the biblical myths, they are used interchangeably as Lucifer was said to once be Samael. Again, I could be wrong.
- Please tell me why it took until historical notes for me to realize that Judas was Yehuda
- It’s clear to me that many parts of this book have not stayed true to the myths that follow Lilith and Mary Magdalene. It quite literally is just… loosely based on what is out there. This is not Lilith’s “story,” but a rendition from an author.
TLDR; don't really like it even though i tried to like it. too many discrepancies, too many instances of info dumping, and too many instances of wondering why i am still reading.