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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Initial thoughts: Read the first 15 pages. Writing style is not exactly unique. Minimal usage of punctuations and a high usage of he/she said through which Atwood tries to invoke a feeling like you're reading a play. Reminds me of someone, though I can't quite place who? Perhaps Orwell in some aspects. The main character has memories of a past in which she was freer: a similar trope to 1984, an important setting for dystopia of this kind- a past memory serving as a horror for the present experiences.
RENDANG by Will Harris
Gritty. Truly unique usage of irony and metaphors. His motifs flow well, almost in a rhythmic sense.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
3.0
It's a really nice story. The symbolism is great. Writing style is noticeably peculiar. Short sentences with repeating motifs. The only thing I felt was the story with the Marlin felt a little dragged. but I guess it's not a big issue, considering that the Marlin is the one of the main characters.
Life Is Strange: Dust by Emma Vieceli
5.0
Wow they really did justice to the characters and the vibe of the whole game in this comic. I'm so grateful they made it. It's my favourite video game and the characters are really close to my heart.