bluehairedlesbian's reviews
32 reviews
Saha by Cho Nam-Joo
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
I found this book fascinating. I was originally put off by the reviews but I gave it a try. I really enjoyed this book despite certain aspects that I did not like how it was relating to the plot.
it's based in this country called Town where citizenships separate people by what jobs they are allowed. Following siblings Do-kyung and Jin-kyung, we learn the stories of people they interact with daily and how they ended up in Saha Estates. I quite enjoyed the dystopian aspects of the book with the aspects of government oppression and corruption throughout the book. I feel that the aspects of how Saha Estates relates to real life in a critique of how we live now could have been done in a better manner.
I like the criticism of capitalism shown through how these individuals are suffering because of external governmental powers that they cannot control. These individuals that we meet in the book are living in a continuous cycle because they cannot afford to leave. Saha Estates is in essence what happens when governments fold to extreme levels of corruption and oppression where nothing will ever lift the residents out of poverty.
it's based in this country called Town where citizenships separate people by what jobs they are allowed. Following siblings Do-kyung and Jin-kyung, we learn the stories of people they interact with daily and how they ended up in Saha Estates. I quite enjoyed the dystopian aspects of the book with the aspects of government oppression and corruption throughout the book. I feel that the aspects of how Saha Estates relates to real life in a critique of how we live now could have been done in a better manner.
I like the criticism of capitalism shown through how these individuals are suffering because of external governmental powers that they cannot control. These individuals that we meet in the book are living in a continuous cycle because they cannot afford to leave. Saha Estates is in essence what happens when governments fold to extreme levels of corruption and oppression where nothing will ever lift the residents out of poverty.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
"When we are happy, we are always good, but when we are good, we are not always happy."
its absolutely an amazing read, truly a piece of queer media that i love. The plot is deeply interesting and kept me wanting to continue reading.
It perfectly portrays that period of time and how queerness was seen during this time. I love the metaphor of queerness throughout the book and the way it is portrayed is brilliant done.
"In the wild struggle for existence, we want to have something that endures, and so we fill our minds with rubbish and facts, in the silly hope of keeping our place."
I thought while I was reading this book that it still can be (in certain aspects) relatable in our current society in how we view education and knowledge as a whole. That many can view certain amounts of knowledge as wasteful or rubbish when it isn't needed in day to day life.
"The past could always be annihilated. Regret, denial, or forgetfulness could do that. But the future was inevitable."
I see this quote politically and I think it is brilliant in describing how exactly governments feel about pistachios that have taken place.
dark
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
"When we are happy, we are always good, but when we are good, we are not always happy."
its absolutely an amazing read, truly a piece of queer media that i love. The plot is deeply interesting and kept me wanting to continue reading.
It perfectly portrays that period of time and how queerness was seen during this time. I love the metaphor of queerness throughout the book and the way it is portrayed is brilliant done.
"In the wild struggle for existence, we want to have something that endures, and so we fill our minds with rubbish and facts, in the silly hope of keeping our place."
I thought while I was reading this book that it still can be (in certain aspects) relatable in our current society in how we view education and knowledge as a whole. That many can view certain amounts of knowledge as wasteful or rubbish when it isn't needed in day to day life.
"The past could always be annihilated. Regret, denial, or forgetfulness could do that. But the future was inevitable."
I see this quote politically and I think it is brilliant in describing how exactly governments feel about pistachios that have taken place.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
this book just feels like it's laced with beach air and the feeling of summer. i really enjoyed this book during the heatwave we just had and it's a lovely read, will definitely read the others in the series
French Braid by Anne Tyler
medium-paced
3.5
3.5 ⭐️
i like how this book shows how families can be extremely different personality wise, I really related to that
i like how this book shows how families can be extremely different personality wise, I really related to that
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“History, huh? Bet we could make some.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (I wish i could rate it more honestly)
I absolutely adore this book, especially after the movie. it is written so perfectly and I love every page so much. it is one of my favourite books of all time I would say and will definitely come back to reread again now that I own this book.
The characters are just perfect. The white house trio are amazing and Henry's relationship with Bea along with Pez is portrayed so beautifully. The emails are so queer and I absolutely love them
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (I wish i could rate it more honestly)
I absolutely adore this book, especially after the movie. it is written so perfectly and I love every page so much. it is one of my favourite books of all time I would say and will definitely come back to reread again now that I own this book.
The characters are just perfect. The white house trio are amazing and Henry's relationship with Bea along with Pez is portrayed so beautifully. The emails are so queer and I absolutely love them
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i didnt enjoy this as much as I have enjoyed Jenkins Reid's other books
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
dark
medium-paced
3.5
I don't quite know how to explain this book. At first, I was confused over what it is actually about and felt it had sexist tones within it when referencing the dreams then later the aspects of sexuality began to shine through with the idea of flowers. I liked these references but overall as the book ended I lost what the actual story was about but overall it was okay.