It's just so slow. The book has many characters that Sound interesting but bc there are so many it feels unfocused at times. Definitely a slow burn kind of novel. I thought the writing style was kind of charming but sometimes it doesn't feel like it flows perfectly with the story, what with the it calling out the "reader" sometimes

Crossplay Love: Otaku X Punk Vol. 1 by Toru

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3.75

Hinamatsuri, Vol. 1 by Masao Ohtake

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3.0

Very sweet

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

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dark mysterious

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Love how I felt like I was going crazy With the governess, when she was frustrate and yelling at Miles I was right there with her

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

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dark emotional

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Fascinating story about generational trauma and how far a person is willing to go even after losing a lost love. I find it fascinating how the main antagonist of the novel was the first victim of the first generation, then sought to recreate his trauma through the second generation, especially since they barely know him. I think it's so wonderful that he's consumed by revenge and can never move on. He's using the children of his enemies as proxy for the recreation of his own corruption of person and loss of innocence, and exactly one person wept at his grave-- it's stellar. Despite having a classical style, it's not too hard to read, and has detailed and vivid descriptions.
Can't tell if Heathcliff would've been better or worse if he'd married Cathy.

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