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Perfume by Patrick Süskind
5.0
i have no idea how to talk about this book or the fact i enjoyed it without sounding like i am deranged
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
5.0
many thoughts…one day I will organize them for a full review
What I expected was to love this (that I did) what I didn’t expect was to relate to Victor Frankenstein in such a specific way I’m not sure how to detail comprehensively yet. I wept for him. I wept for his creation. I wept for the loss of love and the torments of guilt. And I wept for a passion long lost and and an end with no resolution for all.
This was so beautifully written, every few lines I felt like wow. I felt the way Victor felt upon hearing Henry speak
(and Walton upon Victor) reading every page.
“Even now it delights me to record your words and dwell on the praise of which you are eminently deserving!”
TRUE!
What I expected was to love this (that I did) what I didn’t expect was to relate to Victor Frankenstein in such a specific way I’m not sure how to detail comprehensively yet. I wept for him. I wept for his creation. I wept for the loss of love and the torments of guilt. And I wept for a passion long lost and and an end with no resolution for all.
This was so beautifully written, every few lines I felt like wow. I felt the way Victor felt upon hearing Henry speak
(and Walton upon Victor) reading every page.
“Even now it delights me to record your words and dwell on the praise of which you are eminently deserving!”
TRUE!
In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami
3.0
Am I too desensitized, I think I’m too desensitized.
I think this book is definitely the type that needs to be read in one sitting for it to hit. For a short book I was expecting a much quicker pace but after the first two parts it slows down quite a bit. Though it was pretty interesting to read the confession-esque monologue Frank goes on and the various bits of social commentary and observations of human nature that are sprinkled throughout the book.
Frank was a very intriguing character I will say. And Kenji was a great narrator to discuss the themes of morality within the book as someone who could also be considered a “bad person” whilst being nothing but somewhat docile.
Did not really see the purpose of Jun in this book though, being on the blurb I was expecting a bigger role but she was just kinda there. Maybe I just don’t like the unnecessary inclusion of “mature” minors in a relationship with an adult written by an adult that does not serve any literary purpose.
I think this book is definitely the type that needs to be read in one sitting for it to hit. For a short book I was expecting a much quicker pace but after the first two parts it slows down quite a bit. Though it was pretty interesting to read the confession-esque monologue Frank goes on and the various bits of social commentary and observations of human nature that are sprinkled throughout the book.
Frank was a very intriguing character I will say. And Kenji was a great narrator to discuss the themes of morality within the book as someone who could also be considered a “bad person” whilst being nothing but somewhat docile.
Did not really see the purpose of Jun in this book though, being on the blurb I was expecting a bigger role but she was just kinda there. Maybe I just don’t like the unnecessary inclusion of “mature” minors in a relationship with an adult written by an adult that does not serve any literary purpose.
Create Dangerously by Albert Camus
Oh Camus….I must read more of you.
My first Camus and three speeches which end in optimism and solidarity with the people is a very pleasant beginning.
My first Camus and three speeches which end in optimism and solidarity with the people is a very pleasant beginning.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
4.0
That was so very sweet. Kind of like a fable, I really enjoyed it. Ending felt a bit abrupt and I had to replay again it in the audiobook because It kinda… just happened.
It’s easy to forget so much kindness exists out in the world so I’m always delighted to read about people who have so much love in their hearts. Sometimes you just need something to dig you out of a hole and hopeful little books like these do it for me.
It’s easy to forget so much kindness exists out in the world so I’m always delighted to read about people who have so much love in their hearts. Sometimes you just need something to dig you out of a hole and hopeful little books like these do it for me.