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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
4.0
I have to say that this was a refreshing, no-nonsense read. It was riveting, heartbreaking and captivating.
The first half of the book is usually the introduction to the characters and the world and familiarizing yourself with the story. I don't really like starting new reads that much for that exact reason and it felt a bit tedious to get into it.
However once the story gripped me, I was hooked. I couldn't stop. I became so invested in the life of Elizabeth Zott, who despite all the trials and tribulations doesn't let people dictate who she is, what she believes in or what she can achieve. She is a headstrong woman who knows her worth during an era where women only existed to compliment their husbands.
The only thing I didn't like was the whole family backstory both to her and Calvin Evans. But I was really invested in the whole TV show idea and how despite the men in her life trying to make her fit into their societally-acceptable box of a happy housewife, she ends up breaking out of it and being a voice for all the women who felt unheard and unseen. That was the story I was interested in, and inspired by.
So yeah, I have to say that this was a solid 4 star read. One I haven't had in a while because I'm so picky with book ratings these days.
The first half of the book is usually the introduction to the characters and the world and familiarizing yourself with the story. I don't really like starting new reads that much for that exact reason and it felt a bit tedious to get into it.
However once the story gripped me, I was hooked. I couldn't stop. I became so invested in the life of Elizabeth Zott, who despite all the trials and tribulations doesn't let people dictate who she is, what she believes in or what she can achieve. She is a headstrong woman who knows her worth during an era where women only existed to compliment their husbands.
The only thing I didn't like was the whole family backstory both to her and Calvin Evans. But I was really invested in the whole TV show idea and how despite the men in her life trying to make her fit into their societally-acceptable box of a happy housewife, she ends up breaking out of it and being a voice for all the women who felt unheard and unseen. That was the story I was interested in, and inspired by.
So yeah, I have to say that this was a solid 4 star read. One I haven't had in a while because I'm so picky with book ratings these days.
My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
2.0
Sure, it was a fast and easy read. But it was also ridiculous and cringey.
The last 20% of this book really made it go from 4 to 2 stars.
The last 20% of this book really made it go from 4 to 2 stars.
Dinner on Monster Island: Essays by Tania de Rozario
4.5
This book follows the author's life and reality growing up in Singapore, forced to never be safe and grow up in an environment where their identity was not accepted.
This series of essays touches upon many topics such as being queer in a conservative family, how deep do our roots grow and whether we inherit their mental struggles, how important it is have community but still never be safe. The author talks about Singapore censoring and policing queer voices, still having a death penalty which is only encouraged by its people, policing each other, almost craving violence because they've grown up with the belief it was normal.
The author talks about racism and the gap between rich and poor. How leaving Singapore made them feel relieved because they subconsciously lived in fear.
And how damaging Crazy Rich Asians was to the community.
I thought this book was beautifully written, intertwining honesty, humanity, bitterness and love. It didn't hide the ugly and emphasized the pretty. I hope the author finds peace and love in their life and that they can heal. I hope every queer, fat or brown person in Singapore knows they are loved and worthy of happiness.
This series of essays touches upon many topics such as being queer in a conservative family, how deep do our roots grow and whether we inherit their mental struggles, how important it is have community but still never be safe. The author talks about Singapore censoring and policing queer voices, still having a death penalty which is only encouraged by its people, policing each other, almost craving violence because they've grown up with the belief it was normal.
The author talks about racism and the gap between rich and poor. How leaving Singapore made them feel relieved because they subconsciously lived in fear.
And how damaging Crazy Rich Asians was to the community.
I thought this book was beautifully written, intertwining honesty, humanity, bitterness and love. It didn't hide the ugly and emphasized the pretty. I hope the author finds peace and love in their life and that they can heal. I hope every queer, fat or brown person in Singapore knows they are loved and worthy of happiness.