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mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
One of those series I can trust to give me a good time, but I'm gonna have to read the next book soon because that ending...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
This book swallowed. me. up. whole.
Loved it so much more than I thought I would. One of those books that literally make no sense but you just need to trust the process and go with the flow. Loved it.
Loved it so much more than I thought I would. One of those books that literally make no sense but you just need to trust the process and go with the flow. Loved it.
Wanted to have a better understanding of the conflict, and my biggest learning: USA is a coloniser and loves destroying everything in its path (mind you, I know it's not normal citizens).
Reading this right after reading Babel by RF Kuang is quite funny, all I need to do is switch Great Britain to USA and it works perfectly for today's world.
Reading this right after reading Babel by RF Kuang is quite funny, all I need to do is switch Great Britain to USA and it works perfectly for today's world.
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Woah, this was not what I expected it to be… I feel empty, that’s all I can really say. Damn.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Kidnapping, Murder
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I enjoyed this less than I thought I would have, but I still enjoyed it. I think there are 3 main reasons why this wasn't a 5 star for me.
1- The pacing was a bit off, I felt that we spent too much time with some scenes, and not enough with others.
2- The friendship of the characters never felt truly real to me; it felt more like telling than showing, so I never felt like I could truly "feel" the depth of their relationship. And that only worsened throughout the book to the point where in the 2nd half of the book, it felt like nothing anymore.
3- I was expecting it to be more mind-blowing in terms of the discussion of colonialism. Don't get me wrong, I think the writing was brilliant in terms of making you feel that constant dread that colonialism makes you feel when you slowly start understanding the reality of how things were. However, if you already have quite a good understanding of colonialism and its depth, then this book isn't so mind-blowing which is unfortunate.
I feel bad for saying this, but I think once more books like these (that discuss colonialism in fiction like this) get published, I think this book will go under a little bit.
Either way, I think my expectations were simply too high. However, I still enjoyed it.
Although now I want to study more languages in depth.
1- The pacing was a bit off, I felt that we spent too much time with some scenes, and not enough with others.
2- The friendship of the characters never felt truly real to me; it felt more like telling than showing, so I never felt like I could truly "feel" the depth of their relationship. And that only worsened throughout the book to the point where in the 2nd half of the book, it felt like nothing anymore.
3- I was expecting it to be more mind-blowing in terms of the discussion of colonialism. Don't get me wrong, I think the writing was brilliant in terms of making you feel that constant dread that colonialism makes you feel when you slowly start understanding the reality of how things were. However, if you already have quite a good understanding of colonialism and its depth, then this book isn't so mind-blowing which is unfortunate.
I feel bad for saying this, but I think once more books like these (that discuss colonialism in fiction like this) get published, I think this book will go under a little bit.
Either way, I think my expectations were simply too high. However, I still enjoyed it.
Although now I want to study more languages in depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Islamophobia, Murder, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Toxic friendship, War
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Woah, where to even start. This is such an important novel.
I am so so proud of being a woman, but wow do we have to fight for ourselves daily. In every corner, patriarchy tries to control women, set them back, label them as unreliable; as insane.
In this novel, Knoll discusses the "true crime craze" and how it's low-key so messed up, and that instead of remembering the victims names, it's the murderer, the evil monster that killed them. How many of us know Ted Bundy's name but not his victims names?
Knoll discusses how the media portrays this man, this serial killer as brilliant, handsome, a genius, when all he was, was a sick human being. Why is he admired?
This was a I love women, women are amazing book, and screw inferior men that kill those who shine brighter than them.
I am so so proud of being a woman, but wow do we have to fight for ourselves daily. In every corner, patriarchy tries to control women, set them back, label them as unreliable; as insane.
In this novel, Knoll discusses the "true crime craze" and how it's low-key so messed up, and that instead of remembering the victims names, it's the murderer, the evil monster that killed them. How many of us know Ted Bundy's name but not his victims names?
Knoll discusses how the media portrays this man, this serial killer as brilliant, handsome, a genius, when all he was, was a sick human being. Why is he admired?
This was a I love women, women are amazing book, and screw inferior men that kill those who shine brighter than them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder
Moderate: Rape
If you have never heard of the anti-prison activism, this might be a good start for you.
This wasn't a bad book, I just wasn't the right audience. This is more for someone who is only just discovering the concept of prison obsolescence. It's more of an introduction and did not discuss any topics deeper.
Also, do not recommend the audiobook, was not a good experience.
This wasn't a bad book, I just wasn't the right audience. This is more for someone who is only just discovering the concept of prison obsolescence. It's more of an introduction and did not discuss any topics deeper.
Also, do not recommend the audiobook, was not a good experience.
challenging
dark
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Someone said this book was a trip, and yes, it was just that.
"I was conscious of a relationship between me and the pulsation of nature, between me and the profound night which had descended upon my spirit. This silence is a language which we do not understand. My head began to swim in a kind of intoxication."
There were so many insanely beautiful I think I highlighted half of the book.
Although I not vibe with the misogyny.
"I was conscious of a relationship between me and the pulsation of nature, between me and the profound night which had descended upon my spirit. This silence is a language which we do not understand. My head began to swim in a kind of intoxication."
There were so many insanely beautiful I think I highlighted half of the book.
Although I not vibe with the misogyny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Murder
inspiring
Refreshing to read after only reading depressing books about neocolonialism. Makes me proud of home.