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Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
I kept putting this book on the back burner, thinking I’d get back to it since I’ve already put so much time into it. After realizing it’s been over a month since I last read it, I’ve finally decided to just DNF.
This is kind of a weird one. I do like the relationship between the main protag, Charlie and his dog Radar. There are genuinely moments that make you go awwww, especially if you’re an animal lover. However, this book really should’ve been edited down. You just… kind of forget you’re even reading a fantasy story. By the time you get to any fantastical elements, you’re already nearly 200 pages in (according to my Kindle) and the first few characters Charlie meets in the other world are so dull I found my attention slipping.
Honestly, I eventually read a synopsis and the next several hundred pages sounds like uninteresting fantasy tropes, including Charlie’s hair and eyes changing color to show he’s the Chosen One.
Hate to admit it’s an absolute slog of a book.
Land of the Dead: Lessons from the Underworld on Storytelling and Living by Brian McDonald
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Some interesting bits of info, though it can be a little full of itself sometimes as well as repetitive. Love the art
From Rufio to Zuko: Fire Nation Edition by Dante Basco
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
On one hand, while I like the conversational tone, I do wish someone sat down with Dante to help him better express himself at certain points. More editing could’ve tighten things up some, as he could be a bit repetitive and scattered ….but in his defense he does point this out at the start! I think it helps to view this as a stream of consciousness letter he’s sent you, him signing it at the end gives it that vibe.
Connecting With The Autism Spectrum: How To Talk, How To Listen, And Why You Shouldn't Call It High-Functioning by Casey "Remrov" Vormer
informative
fast-paced
3.5
Maybe it’s because I’ve read other neurodivergent books and/or picked up info/exp elsewhere, but I felt as though I personally didn’t pick up much new info here. That being said, if you know nothing at all about autism, then this is a helpful intro. However, it can get repetitive and probably could’ve been edited down some.
Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition by Junji Ito
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
2.0
Male violence is a big theme. It’s the men who become too emotional and hysterical (stereotypical traits that are disliked in women), driven crazy by Tomie’s beauty. I guess it can be argued that Tomie’s responsible for her narcissistic behavior, but her murders often expose male entitlement and their objectification of women.
I guess I could see the idea of the affects of the cycle of abuse on you and the relationships around you. Or a comment on society's unhealthy obsession with possessing and/or destroying beauty.
The art greatly improved as the story went on. Overall, this one didn’t sit great with me. Maybe my opinion will change over time. For now though, I liked Uzumaki more