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The Unicorn by Iris Murdoch
4.0
A sublime exploration of obsession, power, enchantment, and cabin fever.
This strange story seizes its reader, opening a world of many possible philosophical discussions - some of the main points of focus here are projecting your feelings onto someone else, obsessing over the idea of them you had placed on a pedestal, and ultimately breaking yourself when the spell is broken.
What an eerie, fascinating read this was. Thought provoking, yet so simple at its core. Definitely one of the most beautifully (and masterfully!) written books I have ever laid my hands on.
This strange story seizes its reader, opening a world of many possible philosophical discussions - some of the main points of focus here are projecting your feelings onto someone else, obsessing over the idea of them you had placed on a pedestal, and ultimately breaking yourself when the spell is broken.
What an eerie, fascinating read this was. Thought provoking, yet so simple at its core. Definitely one of the most beautifully (and masterfully!) written books I have ever laid my hands on.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
5.0
Really enjoyed this one - such remarkably witty and magnetic writing! So refreshing. It is the first Jeanette Winterson book I’ve read but it certainly won’t be my last.
A Midsummer Night's Dream [Penguin Twentieth Century Classics] by William Shakespeare
5.0
This is most definitely the start of my Shakespeare obsession
Concertina: The Life And Loves Of A Dominatrix by Susan Winemaker
3.0
A surprisingly dry read given its context - halfway in I found myself speed reading so I could get to a significant plot point and finish the book faster. It seemed to drag on forever, and the author’s voice can become too twee and mellow at times, which becomes tiring.
It’s a repetitive book, however it’s a very interesting insight into the world of domination - the bits that fascinated me the most were the ones describing the author’s poetic perspective and romanticised feelings when it comes to her work as a dominatrix.
It’s a repetitive book, however it’s a very interesting insight into the world of domination - the bits that fascinated me the most were the ones describing the author’s poetic perspective and romanticised feelings when it comes to her work as a dominatrix.