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Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
3.75
i hate finishing a book without writing it a review; i see it as a kind of farewell, a definitive ending to the book. For Paradise Rot, however, I really am struggling with writing a review.
To be completely honest, theres really nothing to talk about ? A story of a biology student in an unfamiliar country with unfamiliar people and unfamiliar experiences. Interesting read but not something I would think about for longer than the duration spent reading the book (a day).
The prose was lovely and rather descriptive and grotesque. A bit disgusting (in a good way). The characters were easy to read. Although none of them went through character arcs, I dont believe the book wouldve benefited from that.
Theres basically no plot, but its just a girl discovering her surroundings. Life doesn't have a clear plot either so in that essence I believe. the book did an adequate job.
3.75/5 bec it was enjoyable but nothing special
To be completely honest, theres really nothing to talk about ? A story of a biology student in an unfamiliar country with unfamiliar people and unfamiliar experiences. Interesting read but not something I would think about for longer than the duration spent reading the book (a day).
The prose was lovely and rather descriptive and grotesque. A bit disgusting (in a good way). The characters were easy to read. Although none of them went through character arcs, I dont believe the book wouldve benefited from that.
Theres basically no plot, but its just a girl discovering her surroundings. Life doesn't have a clear plot either so in that essence I believe. the book did an adequate job.
3.75/5 bec it was enjoyable but nothing special
The Employees by Olga Ravn
4.75
love love loveeeee books that blur the lines between humans and machines
are the humans truly human if they act and operate as machines ? and are the humanoids truly not human if they feel and think like humans ? are categories truly enough to define anything ? are categories even necessary; are the distinctions definite ?
are the humans truly human if they act and operate as machines ? and are the humanoids truly not human if they feel and think like humans ? are categories truly enough to define anything ? are categories even necessary; are the distinctions definite ?
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
4.0
similar in theme to Convenience Store Woman, it discusses the society mandated “rules” in regards to work and relationships but deviates in its focus. while Convenience Store Woman discusses the subversion of societal expectations from a work related point of view, Earthlings discusses subversion from a relationship point of view. Both books feel like a completion of the other one and aim to challenge how we view society and encourage viewing from an “alien eye”
i find it rather interesting how the author demonstrates liberation from the aforementioned notions. from our rather earthling perspective, the end of the books are grotesque and unearthing. what does this say about us ?
i would def recommend both of them to anyone i meet (if they look past the strangeness and multiple content warnings ofcourse…)
i find it rather interesting how the author demonstrates liberation from the aforementioned notions. from our rather earthling perspective, the end of the books are grotesque and unearthing. what does this say about us ?
i would def recommend both of them to anyone i meet (if they look past the strangeness and multiple content warnings ofcourse…)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Infidelity