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Προπαγάνδα και παραπληροφόρηση: Πώς τις εντοπίζουμε by Άρης Χατζηστεφάνου
informative
medium-paced
4.5
Ένα εξαιρετικό ανάγνωσμα που κάνει πράξη αυτό που υπόσχεται: αναλύει τον τρόπο που ΜΜΕ, εταιρίες και κυβερνήσεις παραπλανούν τον ακροατή/αναγνώστη για να προωθήσουν τα συμφέροντά τους.
Ακριβής όπως αναφέρει ο Χατζηστεφάνου σε ένα κομμάτι: οφείλουμε να είμαστε πολίτες, όχι απλά τηλεθεατές.
Ακριβής όπως αναφέρει ο Χατζηστεφάνου σε ένα κομμάτι: οφείλουμε να είμαστε πολίτες, όχι απλά τηλεθεατές.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Murder, and War
Πολιτικά διηγήματα by Alexandros Papadiamantis
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Όμορφη συλλογή στην οποία οι Χαλασοχώρηδες δέχονται την κύρια προσοχή, και δικαίως, αφού είναι ένα θλιβερά παραστατικό διήγημα που αντιπροσωπεύει και την σημερινή εποχή.
Ο Παπαδιαμάντης έχει υπάρξει πολύ καλός κριτής της κοινωνίας στην οποία μεγάλωσε μέσα από τα έργα του, κι είναι σημαντικό να τον θυμόμαστε έτσι. Οι αναφορές του γύρω από την διαφορά, της πελατειακές σχέσεις και τα ρουσφέτια, που είχαμε και έχουμε, είναι εξαιρετικές.
Δυστυχώς, στον τομέα της εκκλησίας η κριτική του δεν είναι αυτή η οποία ήλπιζα να δω - το οποίο ειναι κατανοητό από την στιγμή που ο ίδιος ήταν θρήσκος. Η κριτική του προς τον κλήρο είναι ορθή αλλά ημιτελής.
Όπως και να 'χει, πολύ καλό ανάγνωσμα, παρόλο που κάποια κομμάτια κοινωνικών προβλημάτων λείπουν από τις αναλύσεις του.
Ο Παπαδιαμάντης έχει υπάρξει πολύ καλός κριτής της κοινωνίας στην οποία μεγάλωσε μέσα από τα έργα του, κι είναι σημαντικό να τον θυμόμαστε έτσι. Οι αναφορές του γύρω από την διαφορά, της πελατειακές σχέσεις και τα ρουσφέτια, που είχαμε και έχουμε, είναι εξαιρετικές.
Δυστυχώς, στον τομέα της εκκλησίας η κριτική του δεν είναι αυτή η οποία ήλπιζα να δω - το οποίο ειναι κατανοητό από την στιγμή που ο ίδιος ήταν θρήσκος. Η κριτική του προς τον κλήρο είναι ορθή αλλά ημιτελής.
Όπως και να 'χει, πολύ καλό ανάγνωσμα, παρόλο που κάποια κομμάτια κοινωνικών προβλημάτων λείπουν από τις αναλύσεις του.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Racial slurs
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
An ending to a marvelous trilogy.
The "heroine loses her powers at the end" is one of the plots that I really hate, but I have to admit that it was done beautifully in this case. I don't consider this a happy ending, but it doesn't have to be. The character growth in this book is excellent, and provides the most human villain I've read of. I would be able to enjoy it more and give it a higher score, if Mal was not just another uninteresting love interest.
The grishaverse has so much to offer, and if you're reading this as a new fan, be aware that the next ones are even better!
The
The grishaverse has so much to offer, and if you're reading this as a new fan, be aware that the next ones are even better!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Death of parent
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the best English classic novel I've read so far!
Beautiful writing from Shelley, the story is compelling and I'm sure it created quite the sensation for its time - the endless tv and cinema adaptations are proof. The reader grows to love Frankenstein and feel for his emotional state, letting him finally rest at the end, but we also feel for the monster who wanted nothing but to be loved and accepted.
It is interesting how Shelley seems to be against the genocides of indigenous Americans, but doesn't follow the same line of thought about Britain's treatment of India (based on the things she shares with us through the characters), which is questionable.
Beautiful writing from Shelley, the story is compelling and I'm sure it created quite the sensation for its time - the endless tv and cinema adaptations are proof. The reader grows to love Frankenstein and feel for his emotional state, letting him finally rest at the end, but we also feel for the monster who wanted nothing but to be loved and accepted.
It is interesting how Shelley seems to be against the genocides of indigenous Americans, but doesn't follow the same line of thought about Britain's treatment of India (based on the things she shares with us through the characters), which is questionable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
Ματωμένα χώματα by Dido Sotiriou
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Πανέμορφο και σημαντικό βιβλίο, γεμάτο πόνο και αναμνήσεις. Εξετάζει γεγονότα με απλή, ανθρώπινη ματιά και δείχνει πώς τα κέρδη κυβερνήσεων και μεγαλοκεφαλαίων σπέρνουν πόνο και θάνατο στους λαούς.
Κρίμα για όλους, για τους δικούς μας, για τους Αρμένιους, τους Τούρκους τους ίδιους. Εξαιρετικό ανάγνωσμα.
Κρίμα για όλους, για τους δικούς μας, για τους Αρμένιους, τους Τούρκους τους ίδιους. Εξαιρετικό ανάγνωσμα.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Slavery, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief, and Murder
Women, Race, & Class by Angela Y. Davis
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Reading Language: Greek
A masterpiece of intersectional feminism, a necessary read for all, even non-Americans.
A masterpiece of intersectional feminism, a necessary read for all, even non-Americans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Rape, and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Genocide
The Wicked King by Holly Black
A good continuation of the first book, although not as exciting as that one. The plot felt to be moving slower than the in the first one, and there wasn't much to see, apart from Jude's fascinating and complicated relationship with Cardan and her family. Very good plot twists and certainly awaiting to read the finale.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
Reading language: Greek
You must be strong enough to hit many times without tiring. The first lesson is to become so strong.
A good continuation of the first book, although not as exciting as that one. The plot felt to be moving slower than the in the first one, and there wasn't much to see, apart from Jude's fascinating and complicated relationship with Cardan and her family. Very good plot twists and certainly awaiting to read the finale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Torture, Vomit, and Death of parent
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
This is an unpopular opinion amongst the fandom but I actually enjoyed this more than Shadow and Bone. Preparing for a war is more exciting than going to school, and Nikolai is one of the best characters in the trilogy.
Alina might have some pick me characteristics but she's a likeable and impressive MC, and I'm excited to see what she does at the finale.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
When people say impossible, they usually mean improbable.
This is an unpopular opinion amongst the fandom but I actually enjoyed this more than Shadow and Bone. Preparing for a war is more exciting than going to school, and Nikolai is one of the best characters in the trilogy.
Alina might have some pick me characteristics but she's a likeable and impressive MC, and I'm excited to see what she does at the finale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and War
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
If you're a lifelong fantasy lover, you will thoroughly enjoy the Grishaverse. Shadow and Bone is a typical ya fantasy novel of the 2010s, but the Grisha magic system is so unique that it allows you to look past plot clichés. The villain, Darkling, is interesting, although his abusive "relationship" (if you can even call it that) with the MC is romanticised by the fandom often.
A good start to the series!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
Fine. Make me your villain.
If you're a lifelong fantasy lover, you will thoroughly enjoy the Grishaverse. Shadow and Bone is a typical ya fantasy novel of the 2010s, but the Grisha magic system is so unique that it allows you to look past plot clichés. The villain, Darkling, is interesting, although his abusive "relationship" (if you can even call it that) with the MC is romanticised by the fandom often.
A good start to the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death
Minor: Alcohol
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Words aren't enough to describe this book, and I don't say this lightly. It's the first time I'm reading a multiple pov fantasy novel and it is done perfectly. You learn to love every single character (even Matthias) and feel their emotions as if they were yours.
An absolute pleasure for every fantasy lover, can't wait to read Crooked Kingdom.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Reading language: Greek
No mourners, no funerals
Words aren't enough to describe this book, and I don't say this lightly. It's the first time I'm reading a multiple pov fantasy novel and it is done perfectly. You learn to love every single character (even Matthias) and feel their emotions as if they were yours.
An absolute pleasure for every fantasy lover, can't wait to read Crooked Kingdom.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Trafficking
Minor: Addiction, Death, and Alcohol