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33 reviews
The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro
4.75
I was sure I would give this book 5 stars 30 pages in, but I expected it to give me some kind of closure in the end about everything that was going on and it didn’t (typical for Ishiguro) so I’m sticking to 4.75
I can’t say that I didn’t love it tho. The story was so weird and dream like and immersive that I couldn’t put it down. Even though I’m lost as fuck as to what the point of it was, it was a delight to read. I felt like I was dreaming along with the protagonist.
Also the narration was like nothing I’ve read - so interesting!!! It went from him narrating his own thoughts to narrating other people’s thoughts even though he had no way of knowing them (and was also not at all influenced by them) very very seamless style I loved it
I can’t say that I didn’t love it tho. The story was so weird and dream like and immersive that I couldn’t put it down. Even though I’m lost as fuck as to what the point of it was, it was a delight to read. I felt like I was dreaming along with the protagonist.
Also the narration was like nothing I’ve read - so interesting!!! It went from him narrating his own thoughts to narrating other people’s thoughts even though he had no way of knowing them (and was also not at all influenced by them) very very seamless style I loved it
Must I Go by Yiyun Li
slow-paced
3.5
i enjoyed it though i don’t think i fully got it. the ending was nice
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
fast-paced
4.0
it was an enjoyable read with cool points, but it confused me at times
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
slow-paced
5.0
insane book, i knew it would go in my 5 star reads like 50 pages in.
p.s. i would like to add that, yes, the details in the writing were absolutely necessary and captivated me in the story.
p.s. i would like to add that, yes, the details in the writing were absolutely necessary and captivated me in the story.
The Physics of Sorrow by Georgi Gospodinov
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
second part was the best
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.0
kazuo ishiguro’s writing is so unique and slightly creepy, i can really feel his books when i read them
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
haven’t read in months, im glad this is the book i got to pick up :)