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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
5.0
Loved it. SO many scenes I wish had been included in the movie. Definitely feeling a lot more dark than the previous books. I love these characters so much though.
SPOILER: I usually also defend the issue with the time turner in the story in general, but they literally knocked over a case of time turners just before Sirius died so not sure why they didn't go back to get one for this particular event.
SPOILER: I usually also defend the issue with the time turner in the story in general, but they literally knocked over a case of time turners just before Sirius died so not sure why they didn't go back to get one for this particular event.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
5.0
Completely harrowing and powerful. My knowledge on Korea during the wars is limited and so I'm unsure yet on the accuracy of this currently, however I learned an awful lot, and I would recommend this book to everyone for the history aspect alone.
It's mentioned that this book writes about the lost histories, but there are so, so many. From Koreans living in Japan, many situations women faced in this time, Christians under Shinto, HIV patients, disability, comfort women, it's an incredibly dense, rich book and truly eye-opening.
Aside from the historical aspects, the writing is beautiful and all the characters were gripping.
It's mentioned that this book writes about the lost histories, but there are so, so many. From Koreans living in Japan, many situations women faced in this time, Christians under Shinto, HIV patients, disability, comfort women, it's an incredibly dense, rich book and truly eye-opening.
Aside from the historical aspects, the writing is beautiful and all the characters were gripping.
The Twits by Roald Dahl
3.0
I remember reading this book when I was a kid and the yucky feel of the characters always stuck with me. It was just as fun reading through this again now.
I saw a couple of reviews saying that Roald Dahl was saying ugly people are by default evil people. This is not how I read that section at all. What I see it as, is that the evil thoughts of people surface and this impacts how people see them. On the same page he goes on to list characteristically "ugly" features by society's beauty standards and says it doesn't matter so long as you are kind, because you will always look and be beautiful and wonderful. And so it seems odd that people are saying he's creating the assumption that all ugly people are evil when he introduces a person who does not fit beauty standards and calls them beautiful. I think they're just missing the point.
I saw a couple of reviews saying that Roald Dahl was saying ugly people are by default evil people. This is not how I read that section at all. What I see it as, is that the evil thoughts of people surface and this impacts how people see them. On the same page he goes on to list characteristically "ugly" features by society's beauty standards and says it doesn't matter so long as you are kind, because you will always look and be beautiful and wonderful. And so it seems odd that people are saying he's creating the assumption that all ugly people are evil when he introduces a person who does not fit beauty standards and calls them beautiful. I think they're just missing the point.
Dune by Frank Herbert
4.0
This was dang cool. Loved the story, some great characters and there are so many awesome quotes throughout. Only reason I didn't give it five stars is because some parts of the writing were dryyy and I had to drag my way through. I'm hoping the new movie adaptation will do justice to what I think will be some spectacular imagery.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré, Mary GrandPré
5.0
One of my favourite books in the series, loved it.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton
5.0
I loved this, definitely one of my favourite classics now. I laughed out loud so many times, the humour reminds me of Pratchett and Douglas Adams. It was thought provoking as well, especially the end, and I didn't want to put it down.
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
5.0
Fantastic, incredible characters, really strong second book
Pine by Francine Toon
3.0
Maybe a 3.5. I originally dnf'd but I'm glad I picked it up again. It's an entertaining supernatural thriller and I loved the relatable setting of the rural childhood in Scotland. Very cosy and spooky.