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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
This is giving Girl, Interrupted but during the 60's.
A coming-of-age story of a white girl named Esther is how i can describe this book. This book tackled depression and mental illness which I think were born out of the failure to meet societal expectations of the times. This also contains all sorts of sexism and misogyny from the men she encountered.
Also, Esther was racist. The gasp I gave nakakaloka. She was also violent, petty, and an annoying character. To think that was like a reflection of Plath's mind, I'm disappointed. Idk why this got 5 stars sa goodreads.
A coming-of-age story of a white girl named Esther is how i can describe this book. This book tackled depression and mental illness which I think were born out of the failure to meet societal expectations of the times. This also contains all sorts of sexism and misogyny from the men she encountered.
Also, Esther was racist. The gasp I gave nakakaloka. She was also violent, petty, and an annoying character. To think that was like a reflection of Plath's mind, I'm disappointed. Idk why this got 5 stars sa goodreads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Got invested to the story so quickly! Such a nice read. Adequate mystery about witches. Nice plot and plot twists.
Overall enjoyable.
Overall enjoyable.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5
3.5 starts because this is highly likely the inspo of all detective novels that we know and love. This is also the first work I've read from Edgar Allan Poe.
The language was a obviously a challenge for me at the beginning because this is as classic as classic books can be. However, once you get used to it, you'd then be able to enjoy the detective work of Dupin. I enjoyed the gore and who-dun-it aspects of this story.
I didn't expect that reveal AT ALL.
The language was a obviously a challenge for me at the beginning because this is as classic as classic books can be. However, once you get used to it, you'd then be able to enjoy the detective work of Dupin. I enjoyed the gore and who-dun-it aspects of this story.
I didn't expect that reveal AT ALL.
The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
This was such a fun read. Felt like I was watching a sitcom wherein a guy tells us a storyteller about a man, a woman, and a child. Another book falling on my men are trash/scum shelf.
Hardy excelled in crafting cliffhangers for some of the chapters. It made me gasp as if I’m watching the end of an episode of a series. Finished this in less than 2 days. Can’t wait to discuss this on our upcoming book club session!
Hardy excelled in crafting cliffhangers for some of the chapters. It made me gasp as if I’m watching the end of an episode of a series. Finished this in less than 2 days. Can’t wait to discuss this on our upcoming book club session!
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“What did you give to the city, Montag? Ashes.
What did the others give to each other?
Nothingness.”
Such a brilliant book! I had to remind myself that this was written in the ‘50s. Some of the lifestyle conditions introduced in this book eerily reflects those that we experience at this time. How people are so detached and depressed but are unaware as to why? Sounds familiar, no?
Anyway, I kinda wish there’s a sequel but I understand why there isn’t. Lastly, the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” was fucking amazing in this book’s context.
What did the others give to each other?
Nothingness.”
Such a brilliant book! I had to remind myself that this was written in the ‘50s. Some of the lifestyle conditions introduced in this book eerily reflects those that we experience at this time. How people are so detached and depressed but are unaware as to why? Sounds familiar, no?
Anyway, I kinda wish there’s a sequel but I understand why there isn’t. Lastly, the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” was fucking amazing in this book’s context.
Waking the Dead and Other Stories by Yvette Tan
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.5
As a fan of the horror, paranormal, and supernatural genre, I enjoyed this so much. Some of the stories are visceral and I love it. I love Tan’s take of the Philippine folklore and its transformation through the stories she created. I just wish some of the stories are longer like “Kulog” and “Stars”.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
This is a fascinating dystopian novel.
I especially loved the concept of how the narrator was like this blank canvas in a controlled environment during the first part of the book. Most of all, none of the questions I had about this book's universe were ever answered. This book will make you think of everything we've ever taken for granted and how pain, memories, happiness and everything else, fades in time. It's just amazing how humans, no matter where they are, will always want to leave a mark.
I was a ball of sadness and loneliness at the end. This was utterly sad and beautiful.
I especially loved the concept of how the narrator was like this blank canvas in a controlled environment during the first part of the book. Most of all, none of the questions I had about this book's universe were ever answered. This book will make you think of everything we've ever taken for granted and how pain, memories, happiness and everything else, fades in time. It's just amazing how humans, no matter where they are, will always want to leave a mark.
I was a ball of sadness and loneliness at the end. This was utterly sad and beautiful.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
It was mid. Liked the prose and the translation. I also want to visit a neighborhood full of bookshops. That would be heaven on earth, I think.
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
This book immediately, and I say IMMEDIATELY got dark.
This is probably one of the most bizarre, unhinged, and deranged books I’ve ever read. It will make you feel disgusted, furious, and gut-wrenchingly sad. It also dealt with trauma while tackling societal expectations and conformities from which the author definitely had an interesting take aka the “baby factory”.
On another note, i liked this translation. I am also liking this author’s works a lot. I may continue to read her other works as well.
This is probably one of the most bizarre, unhinged, and deranged books I’ve ever read. It will make you feel disgusted, furious, and gut-wrenchingly sad. It also dealt with trauma while tackling societal expectations and conformities from which the author definitely had an interesting take aka the “baby factory”.
On another note, i liked this translation. I am also liking this author’s works a lot. I may continue to read her other works as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Cannibalism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Three Types of Solitude by Brian W. Aldiss
challenging
medium-paced
3.0
It was an overall okay collection of shorts. Liked the third story the most.