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127 reviews
The Obscene Bird of Night: unabridged, centennial edition by José Donoso, Megan McDowell
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I wish I could put books into categories like on Letterboxd. This one would go with Ice by Anna Kavin and The World According to Garp by John Irving in “books that were so weird that I would never recommend to anyone but that I very much enjoyed”. the shifting voice and labyrinthine passages reminded me of the twists and turns of the Casa as well as the estate full of monsters. I loved the emphasis on perspective of beauty and horror and what separates yourself from others. This was a monster of a book and I don’t think I will ever forget it.
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
They don’t make true lover boys like Sir Lancelot anymore!!!
Middlemarch by George Eliot
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don’t think I’ll ever forget the time I spent in Middlemarch. These little lives were so exciting to follow. It’s amazing how I can get so invested in old time gossip between characters that I feel like I know so well. Miss Dorothea Brooke is definitely a character of all time for her idealism and honesty. Mr. Farebrother and Mr. Garth were my other two favorites. These characters felt so real and lively and I will miss them dearly!
Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman
4.75
I have read quite a few books about the Holocaust and this one had the most gruesome and emotional details out of any I’ve ever read. It was so real and heartbreaking. Seeing the comparison between the father as a neurotic old man and who he was as a young man surviving multiple camps was fascinating. This is required reading for everyone.
Maus: A Survivor's Tale. My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman
5.0
Haunting, completely original, and horribly creative. This is a must read for everyone.