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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
5.0
I have an affinity for cute and whimsical things. I also love being reminded of the simpler (and arguably more logical) mindsets that we as adults have lost throughout the years.
The juxtaposition of the attitudes of The Little Prince and the pilot is portrayed so beautifully but also so painfully in this book. Every person The Little Prince encounters could be compared to at least one person in our lives and maybe even ourselves, if we boil it down enough. I found myself guiltily sympathizing with the businessman who collected stars, for example. I'm a bit greedy that way.
This is also amongst the 5 books (so far) I have read that have made me cry, and more specifically amongst the 3 that have made me ugly cry. I love this book, I love the symbolism, the innocence, the aesthetic, everything. A very wholesome yet reflective book indeed.
The juxtaposition of the attitudes of The Little Prince and the pilot is portrayed so beautifully but also so painfully in this book. Every person The Little Prince encounters could be compared to at least one person in our lives and maybe even ourselves, if we boil it down enough. I found myself guiltily sympathizing with the businessman who collected stars, for example. I'm a bit greedy that way.
This is also amongst the 5 books (so far) I have read that have made me cry, and more specifically amongst the 3 that have made me ugly cry. I love this book, I love the symbolism, the innocence, the aesthetic, everything. A very wholesome yet reflective book indeed.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
5.0
I remember having one complaint about the book that I cannot currently remember now that I have finished it. So, 4.9 out of 5 stars.
I love Wybie in the movie (which I watched numerous times before reading the book), but I love that the absence of Wybie in the book emphasizes how clever Coraline is. I especially loved the little setup she had at the end of the book. It's also an easy read since it's a children's book. And for fans of the movie, you'll be happy to know a lot of the movie dialogue was taken verbatim out of the book!
I love Wybie in the movie (which I watched numerous times before reading the book), but I love that the absence of Wybie in the book emphasizes how clever Coraline is. I especially loved the little setup she had at the end of the book. It's also an easy read since it's a children's book. And for fans of the movie, you'll be happy to know a lot of the movie dialogue was taken verbatim out of the book!
Married by Dusk by Brianne Wik
4.0
A pretty good read, and also my first romance fantasy book! I had my criticisms here and there, especially at the beginning, but they are not directly tied to the story. Overall, I give it like a 3.8/5!
Pros:
- good pacing, esp for a short story, nothing felt too rushed
- decent plot: kept me interested, caught myself thinking about this book while I was at work
- good balance of romance, action, and drama; there were no scenes where I felt like it was dragging on
Cons (purely just my opinion):
- typos: I did find a few typos/grammar mistakes in the book, but they were small mistakes. I chalked it up to it being an indie thing.
- inconsistent language: I felt there was a strange mix between, I guess, older/proper language and modern language
- I didn't really like the 1st person pov but that may be just a me thing
Pros:
- good pacing, esp for a short story, nothing felt too rushed
- decent plot: kept me interested, caught myself thinking about this book while I was at work
- good balance of romance, action, and drama; there were no scenes where I felt like it was dragging on
Cons (purely just my opinion):
- typos: I did find a few typos/grammar mistakes in the book, but they were small mistakes. I chalked it up to it being an indie thing.
- inconsistent language: I felt there was a strange mix between, I guess, older/proper language and modern language
- I didn't really like the 1st person pov but that may be just a me thing
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