@Kura2Ninja: Aru Shah sounds interesting, did you also read the former books ? Are they as good ?MichaKu:
Yeah, they're good. But since they're basically books for tweens, I don't know if you're going to like it, hahaha. If you're interested in retellings of Indian classics, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Palace of Illusions is a good one, if you haven't read it already.
During the summer, I traveled a lot so I read little, 2 classic books and another contemporary French novel.
William Faulkner is my favorite novelist from the USA, so I wanted to read "The Sound and the Fury" for a long time. The novel has a fragmented narrative, from different times and from multiple perspectives (inner monologues), that tell the painful story of a family and their servants in the southern United States at the beginning of the 20th century. I found this novel breathtaking, I first started it without having read anything about it but I did not understand anything. So I read a little summary to at least know the characters before continuing, personally it allowed me to really appreciate the novel.
I read "Le Journal d'un curé de campagne" (the diary of a country priest) by Georges Bernanos because I had heard a lot about this author and I had seen a beautiful movie adapted from his work. I found it also breathtaking, the writing is very beautiful, and this story of a priest, son of a proletarian who finds himself in charge of a small parish in the interwar period is very touching. The story is in the form of a diary, where the priest who wishes to bring religion back to his parish will find himself confronted with the hostility and lack of faith of the villagers.
Sophia Aouine's short novel "Rhapsodie des oubliés" (Rhapsody of the Forgotten), is a raging story that evokes the life of the young Abad, whose family, Lebanese refugee, lives in a infamous district of Paris. The book largely uses street language and presents a whole gallery of endearing characters with often very difficult lives. The idea of a work that evokes the lives of the forgotten of Paris really interests me, and even if sometimes the story is a little fast I found it tender and touching.
Hi everyone. I joined I think about a year ago but kept failing all my reading goals and feeling a bit sheepish. Ever since I got addicted to dramas, the only series I could get into was the Grave Robber's Chronicles. I used to be a book addict too. Anywho, lately, I have been suffering from insomnia, so my only goal is to read during the times I can't sleep. I picked up this one for some light reading to ease my way in.
Science and six-pack abs XD
Happy September to my fellow Book Club members! After flying through 3 Taylor Caldwell books - nearly 2000 pages - I seem to have hit a wall with my latest attempt. It is called This Side of Innocence and while I am a couple hundred pages in, it is not as gripping as the other three. I am still waiting to see where it intends to go. But I will keep plugging along! This club has done me a world of good!
jubies33:
Hi everyone. I joined I think about a year ago but kept failing all my reading goals and feeling a bit sheepish. Ever since I got addicted to dramas, the only series I could get into was the Grave Robber's Chronicles. I used to be a book addict too. Anywho, lately, I have been suffering from insomnia, so my only goal is to read during the times I can't sleep. I picked up this one for some light reading to ease my way in.
Science and six-pack abs XD
Was it good??
namsham:
Was it good??
The main character was childish and a mess, her love interest was boring, and some of the dialogue was cringe. It got good ratings on Goodreads, but I guess I'm in the minority. I would rate it a 2/5 if I could even drag myself to finish it. It's way too long for what it is.
The good news is that I gave it up for this, which so far has been far more interesting.
Sold at the first line " A girl always remembers the first corpse she shaves." XD
Hey guys! It's been months since I visited here haha sorry I just got too busy in my textbooks that i didn't get enough time to focus on my beloved novels.Ashu:
Glad to see you back here and in the feeds!
I'm also a fan of Agatha Christie and similar types of murder mysteries and I did enjoy Arundhati Roy's novel when I read it years ago, though I don't remember much now.
Intrigued by your comments about the other two books you read!
Happy Fall fellow readers! Doesn't feel like fall where I am, but that's what the calendar says. XD
A New York Times Best Seller and a book Entertainment Weekly said was best in a decade. Absolutely gripping, enlightening, terrifying, and well researched. The core story is a widowed mother of 10 who was "disappeared". PRK weaves together all of the pertinent characters and details magnificently.
This is an uplifting book that has taken me awhile to finish.
| This month I reread the graphic novel anthology Mañana. I skipped a few stories on my second read and really enjoyed rereading some of the others. |  |
 | I finally finished Dragon Wing by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. I'm not tempted to read the second book, though there was one beautifully haunting scene here (if anyone is familiar, it's the exploration of the statue). I have a feeling I'll end up rereading that chapter at some point. There's a strong feeling of wisdom in some of the dialogue that I appreciate. |
| I already read the webnovel, but of course I have to read the official translation as well. Surprisingly one my favorite archs was also the part I struggled to get through. Still not sure why. Maybe I'm tired of Xue Yang? Or maybe I just remember it too well. It's easier to rewatch shows if I can't remember the storyline. Maybe it's the same thing with reading. Anyway, when I finally got into the groove of reading, I had fun with it. |  |
Very much looking forward to starting TGMoDC vol 3 once I finish up a few more of books. I have one major book I want to finish first so I can return it to an ex co-worker before I start it. Also reading a few graphic novel anthologies as well, which is always fun. Might even finish one of them today, though I'll probably update it next month instead if I remember.
Heaven's official blessing by MXTX
Oh my god the absolute love of my life. This is my recent read and I'm just obsessed with it. It's just perfect. ok it's not really perfect but the minor flaws can be avoided cuz the main story is just so ???? good!!!
Ahhh I love the review. I'm waiting until all the volumes are out before I start this though I did already watch the donghua. Can't wait to give it a go!
