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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman
5.0
I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful this story is.
This is a story about a boy named Noah and his Grandfather who is suffering from Alzheimer's. They are two kindred souls who understand each other and love each dearly.
Grandpa always calls him “Noahnoah” because he likes his grandson’s name twice as much as everyone else’s.
This is about memories and trying your best to hold them even when you are slowly losing them. It's about learning how to say good-byes. It's about love and death.
This is a very short book so I'm just going to list some of my favorite quotes because the writing is jus too beautiful.
Noah’s feet don’t touch the ground when his legs dangle over the edge of the bench, but his head reaches all the way to space, because he hasn’t been alive long enough to allow anyone to keep his thoughts on Earth.
Those who hasten to live are in a hurry to miss
"Death isn't fair."
"No, death is a slow drum. It counts every beat. We can't haggle with for more time."
“How did you fall in love with her?” the boy asks.
Grandpa’s hands land with one palm on his own knee and one on the boy’s.
“She got lost in my heart, I think. Couldn’t find her way out. Your grandma always had a terrible sense of direction. She could get lost on an escalator.”
“When you looked straight at me when I was seventy I fell just as hard as I did when I was sixteen.” She smiles.
His fingertips touch the skin above her collarbone.
“You never became ordinary to me, my love. You were electric shocks and fire.”
This is a story about a boy named Noah and his Grandfather who is suffering from Alzheimer's. They are two kindred souls who understand each other and love each dearly.
Grandpa always calls him “Noahnoah” because he likes his grandson’s name twice as much as everyone else’s.
This is about memories and trying your best to hold them even when you are slowly losing them. It's about learning how to say good-byes. It's about love and death.
This is a very short book so I'm just going to list some of my favorite quotes because the writing is jus too beautiful.
Noah’s feet don’t touch the ground when his legs dangle over the edge of the bench, but his head reaches all the way to space, because he hasn’t been alive long enough to allow anyone to keep his thoughts on Earth.
Those who hasten to live are in a hurry to miss
"Death isn't fair."
"No, death is a slow drum. It counts every beat. We can't haggle with for more time."
“How did you fall in love with her?” the boy asks.
Grandpa’s hands land with one palm on his own knee and one on the boy’s.
“She got lost in my heart, I think. Couldn’t find her way out. Your grandma always had a terrible sense of direction. She could get lost on an escalator.”
“When you looked straight at me when I was seventy I fell just as hard as I did when I was sixteen.” She smiles.
His fingertips touch the skin above her collarbone.
“You never became ordinary to me, my love. You were electric shocks and fire.”
The Diviners by Libba Bray
3.0
The Diviners felt like a haunted and eerie journey through America's glamorous and unnerving past.
This follows a set of characters as they encounter many paranormal activities linked with some serial killings and rituals while they try to fight some of their own internal demons.
From The Diviners' Author's Note:
But much of what you read is straight from the history books, with some of the most disturbing set pieces based on fact: The eugenics movement was quite real, as were those chilling light-up boards at state fairs. Ditto the Fitter Families for Future Firesides, the KKK, the Chinese Exclusion Act (and the Immigration Act of 1924), and the Pillar of Fire Church. Often, the monsters we create in our imagination are not nearly as frightening as the monstrous acts perpetrated by ordinary human beings in the aim of one cause or another.
The story itself had a great atmosphere to it but it was not gripping in a way that made me constantly want to read it. Most of the book was just set up and I was usually just waiting for something to happen and when something did, it wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. Nevertheless, the book still had some great moments. A character did make a really dumb choice that irked me.
Speaking of characters, we followed a ensemble of characters very different from each other and in very different situations from one another. Out of all the characters, Evie, Memphis and Jericho played the most important part in the story. Some level of depth was given to Theta, Mabel and Sam but they didn't have a major play in the story as much as I wanted. I didn't connect with any of the characters that much but it was a fun ride getting to them.
I don't want to say much about the villan cause it's fun getting to know him slowly throughout the book. He's still very underdeveloped though.
I had problems with the pacing but it was still enjoyable. I recommend for people wanting to read something atmospheric, fun involving serial killing, cults and rituals.
The climax was okay-ish but the aftermath made me really interested to the read the next book so I'm going to do that soon!
This follows a set of characters as they encounter many paranormal activities linked with some serial killings and rituals while they try to fight some of their own internal demons.
From The Diviners' Author's Note:
But much of what you read is straight from the history books, with some of the most disturbing set pieces based on fact: The eugenics movement was quite real, as were those chilling light-up boards at state fairs. Ditto the Fitter Families for Future Firesides, the KKK, the Chinese Exclusion Act (and the Immigration Act of 1924), and the Pillar of Fire Church. Often, the monsters we create in our imagination are not nearly as frightening as the monstrous acts perpetrated by ordinary human beings in the aim of one cause or another.
The story itself had a great atmosphere to it but it was not gripping in a way that made me constantly want to read it. Most of the book was just set up and I was usually just waiting for something to happen and when something did, it wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. Nevertheless, the book still had some great moments. A character did make a really dumb choice that irked me.
Speaking of characters, we followed a ensemble of characters very different from each other and in very different situations from one another. Out of all the characters, Evie, Memphis and Jericho played the most important part in the story. Some level of depth was given to Theta, Mabel and Sam but they didn't have a major play in the story as much as I wanted. I didn't connect with any of the characters that much but it was a fun ride getting to them.
I don't want to say much about the villan cause it's fun getting to know him slowly throughout the book. He's still very underdeveloped though.
I had problems with the pacing but it was still enjoyable. I recommend for people wanting to read something atmospheric, fun involving serial killing, cults and rituals.
The climax was okay-ish but the aftermath made me really interested to the read the next book so I'm going to do that soon!
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this and especially loved the atmosphere created by du Maurier's beautiful writing.
I'm very excited for the new Netflix adaptation of this and I'm also going to check out the Alfred Hitchcock adaptation soon.
I'm very excited for the new Netflix adaptation of this and I'm also going to check out the Alfred Hitchcock adaptation soon.
Jade City by Fonda Lee
5.0
4.5/5
Ok, so. I really enjoyed this. I usually tend to like books to have a political side to it with really good dialogue and Jade City was definitely that and more. This book is is a political fantasy with engaging characters that always want to make your read more. I loved the villan and she was so interesting to me even though we didn't see her much as I wanted. but, when she came, she was very badass and ruthless. Loved our three main protagonists; Lan, Hilo and Shae. My favorite POV was probably Shae's and another very lovable main side protagonist, Anden's POV. I really enjoyed the setting and FUCK BEROOO.
The final few chapters are still in my mind. They were sooo good.
That is all.
Ok, so. I really enjoyed this. I usually tend to like books to have a political side to it with really good dialogue and Jade City was definitely that and more. This book is is a political fantasy with engaging characters that always want to make your read more. I loved the villan and she was so interesting to me even though we didn't see her much as I wanted. but, when she came, she was very badass and ruthless. Loved our three main protagonists; Lan, Hilo and Shae. My favorite POV was probably Shae's and another very lovable main side protagonist, Anden's POV. I really enjoyed the setting and FUCK BEROOO.
The final few chapters are still in my mind. They were sooo good.
That is all.
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
1.0
Well...this was very bland and unexciting. I didn't care for the mystery or the characters except Sherlock and Watson. I tend to hate know-it-all plot convenience characters, so you can say I didn't like Sherlock too. The writing was okay. The only thing I liked was Sherlock trash-talking Watson's favourite characters; that was very cute.
The book just wasn't for me, personally. I still hope to continue on with the series with a club I'm in.
The book just wasn't for me, personally. I still hope to continue on with the series with a club I'm in.
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
4.0
ok so, this book!! i don't know how and i don't know why but it made me feel so warm and happy.
the book is basically about a woman hired to take care of two kids who literally catch on when they are agitated. it's very layered. the narration is very addictive. it's funny. it's emotional. it's cute. it's real. it's magic? this book is still making me feel things and i highly recommend this for someone who just wants something light, warm and fuzzy.
the book is basically about a woman hired to take care of two kids who literally catch on when they are agitated. it's very layered. the narration is very addictive. it's funny. it's emotional. it's cute. it's real. it's magic? this book is still making me feel things and i highly recommend this for someone who just wants something light, warm and fuzzy.