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The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
4.0
Three women, Siobhan, Miranda and Jane dating the same man, Joseph Carter. No, he didn't get caught by any of them (except a little misunderstanding between Joseph and Miranda) because maybe he's wasn't really cheating on them. And that's the plot twist which you'll find out after reading almost 70% of the book.
Not gonna lie, this book indeed tested my patience because it was a bit slow at some places. Almost 65% into the book and i was about to give up. I'm glad i didn't because the plot twist was really one of the unexpected things. And i loved it. I think i like Jane the most and loved how Miranda helped Carter, wish i could slap Richard for what he did.
"Most people are shit, what are you going to do about it? And she thinks, I’m going to notice all the ones who are doing their very best not to be."
Not gonna lie, this book indeed tested my patience because it was a bit slow at some places. Almost 65% into the book and i was about to give up. I'm glad i didn't because the plot twist was really one of the unexpected things. And i loved it. I think i like Jane the most and loved how Miranda helped Carter, wish i could slap Richard for what he did.
"Most people are shit, what are you going to do about it? And she thinks, I’m going to notice all the ones who are doing their very best not to be."
Hardboiled & Hard Luck by Banana Yoshimoto
4.25
First book of 2023 and my second Yoshimoto book and it didn't disappoint. I haven't read many of enough books dealing with grief, death and everything that comes with it but Yoshimoto's books are the standard for me now.
Both "kitchen" and "hardboiled and hard luck" revolve around women who're dealing with grief and trying to make peace with the loss. Though these subjects are sensitive and quite difficult to deal with and often end up making you feel overwhelmed, but it's not the case with these two books. The stories are saddening yet gentle and comforting.
Japanese fiction is indeed unsettling at times and Yoshimoto's work is no different but that's the beauty of it, i guess. Unsettling yet beautiful.
Also, the translation was bit off at times i guess because it took me some time to figure out what the sentences actually meant. Or is it just my brain?
Both "kitchen" and "hardboiled and hard luck" revolve around women who're dealing with grief and trying to make peace with the loss. Though these subjects are sensitive and quite difficult to deal with and often end up making you feel overwhelmed, but it's not the case with these two books. The stories are saddening yet gentle and comforting.
Japanese fiction is indeed unsettling at times and Yoshimoto's work is no different but that's the beauty of it, i guess. Unsettling yet beautiful.
Also, the translation was bit off at times i guess because it took me some time to figure out what the sentences actually meant. Or is it just my brain?
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
4.5
to be honest, i almost dnf'ed this book because how slow it was and not a lot was happening in the beginning but continued because I've loved the other two books by Ogawa and oh boy i am glad i didn't put it down. Even though there were a few things which should have been made more clear to the readers (example: more details about memory police, the disappearances, the death of the novelist's mother). But anyway, despite of all this loved the book and the ending was totally unexpected. Also, the relationship between the old man and the narrator was something i really adored.
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman
5.0
this was my second backman after 2 re-reads of Anxious People and again he had me in tears. i felt like underlining every other line, at times. it's such a heartwarming read. i may never be able to express it in words how much i love this book but it's definitely my favorite book, replacing Anxious People (which is my favourite book of all time).
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
3.5
Loved the first 2 books and this one as well. But at times it felt, that a few things were forced, out of place and repetitive. And i don't know if it was because of the translation or it was originally written in this way but the dialogues between the characters sounded weird and unnecessary.