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426 reviews
Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Book 4 of 2024
All that are considered as books on Goodreads are considered the same by me hence I have big target know 🤣
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This short story by Mieko Kawakami was something really.
It reminds us of all those people we lost
All those whom we couldn't say goodbye
And
All those whom we refuse to meet even after saying will meet again.
.
Without using the words it showed us love, longing and attachment.
This young boy and young girl named Tutti seem so mature and at the same times had the required amount of childish nature in them
.
Losing one parent is definitely hard for kids
Can't compare it with anything else
And
We can even fathom the depth of their pain.
Many don't come out of it well if the Other parent is not careful.
And many show the signs of pain even after coming out of it.
.
I was also touched by the unnamed relation he shared with Ms. Ice Sandwich without even speaking.
And
Also by his relationship with his Grandma.
How she woke up just to ask him not to cry.
Such is the pain parents feel when the kids are sad.
Again we won't understand until we step in their shoes.
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And whether to step in those shoes or not is also something Kawakami talks about in her other book
I am gonna read that soon 😁
All that are considered as books on Goodreads are considered the same by me hence I have big target know 🤣
.
.
This short story by Mieko Kawakami was something really.
It reminds us of all those people we lost
All those whom we couldn't say goodbye
And
All those whom we refuse to meet even after saying will meet again.
.
Without using the words it showed us love, longing and attachment.
This young boy and young girl named Tutti seem so mature and at the same times had the required amount of childish nature in them
.
Losing one parent is definitely hard for kids
Can't compare it with anything else
And
We can even fathom the depth of their pain.
Many don't come out of it well if the Other parent is not careful.
And many show the signs of pain even after coming out of it.
.
I was also touched by the unnamed relation he shared with Ms. Ice Sandwich without even speaking.
And
Also by his relationship with his Grandma.
How she woke up just to ask him not to cry.
Such is the pain parents feel when the kids are sad.
Again we won't understand until we step in their shoes.
.
And whether to step in those shoes or not is also something Kawakami talks about in her other book
I am gonna read that soon 😁
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Never Trust the Husband by Jessica Payne
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this book really well.
From the beginning when the death takes place and then alternative chapters from two characters telling one story from past and one from future.
Only that past story seemed a bit more than required when I was reading but maybe it would have been a clue to the final reveal.
Though I understood the final reveal when the first suspense was revealed maybe author wanted it to be revealed who knows.
But still liked this book
It kept me on toes.
It's a good book.
Many creative ideas in story.
Would definitely love to read more from the author.
From the beginning when the death takes place and then alternative chapters from two characters telling one story from past and one from future.
Only that past story seemed a bit more than required when I was reading but maybe it would have been a clue to the final reveal.
Though I understood the final reveal when the first suspense was revealed maybe author wanted it to be revealed who knows.
But still liked this book
It kept me on toes.
It's a good book.
Many creative ideas in story.
Would definitely love to read more from the author.
The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Kari by Amruta Patil
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I found it boring
A bit slow
Then i thought maybe it was a children's book
But children won't understand what was going on
Coz till half of the book i didn't
.
Good imagination no doubt
But I think the world should have developed more
It felt half baked 🙈
.
I feel bad to say such a thing for such a famous and brilliant author
But this book no
Please
A bit slow
Then i thought maybe it was a children's book
But children won't understand what was going on
Coz till half of the book i didn't
.
Good imagination no doubt
But I think the world should have developed more
It felt half baked 🙈
.
I feel bad to say such a thing for such a famous and brilliant author
But this book no
Please
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Child abuse