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Death with Interruptions by José Saramago
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
“Whether we like it or not, the one justification for the existence of all religions is death, they need death as much as we need bread to eat.”
What would happen if one day, suddenly, people stopped dying? Comatose patients open their eyes but continue to deteriorate, others are left with their organs inside out after a violent accident, and terminally ill patients endure pain with no end in sight.
This plot was actually interesting. However, the lack of punctuation took away all the fun! I found myself rereading often because it was confusing when the dialogue and the narration started and ended. The book doesn't follow any specific character and just tells the story of how this fictional country, where no one is dying, copes with the mystery. It was fun at first to read about insurance companies and funeral services panicking when their source of income was no more. After that, the story just dragged on, and I lost interest. And the ending was so random. What the heck was that?
What would happen if one day, suddenly, people stopped dying? Comatose patients open their eyes but continue to deteriorate, others are left with their organs inside out after a violent accident, and terminally ill patients endure pain with no end in sight.
This plot was actually interesting. However, the lack of punctuation took away all the fun! I found myself rereading often because it was confusing when the dialogue and the narration started and ended. The book doesn't follow any specific character and just tells the story of how this fictional country, where no one is dying, copes with the mystery. It was fun at first to read about insurance companies and funeral services panicking when their source of income was no more. After that, the story just dragged on, and I lost interest. And the ending was so random. What the heck was that?
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
sad
4.0
Sadder on my reread.
Im surprised Gregor didnt rage when he realized he didnt have to be the sole breadwinner. Turns out everyone from his family can find work.
Im surprised Gregor didnt rage when he realized he didnt have to be the sole breadwinner. Turns out everyone from his family can find work.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
dark
tense
slow-paced
3.0
"Your worst sin is that you have destroyed and betrayed yourself for nothing."
Following the endless monologues of a man with a God complex before and after committing a crime is a punishment. Whew, that book title is apt.
Why is everyone so emotional? They're all suddenly bursting into tears, kissing hands or feet, and shouting prayers. I enjoyed the emotionally charged scenes, though, especially on the last 100 pages.
Following the endless monologues of a man with a God complex before and after committing a crime is a punishment. Whew, that book title is apt.
Why is everyone so emotional? They're all suddenly bursting into tears, kissing hands or feet, and shouting prayers. I enjoyed the emotionally charged scenes, though, especially on the last 100 pages.
Everything Under by Daisy Johnson
dark
mysterious
sad
4.0
creatively told but felt muddled. it took me a while to get used to the switching povs and narration style.