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this is … borderline problematic to say the least, however I like how detailed Bukowski describes the lost of innocence and corruption of the mind from the lenses of a small boy

Crime and punishment multiple povs

lets see what the hype is about

The craziest thing about this is not the war, it’s the scene where someone tries to propose to the gf of the main character and asks him to translate for him and the guy with 0 hesitations agrees. I’m struggling to believe how realistic this is.

Update on Remarque: the prose is just wow. He just writes so beautifully, reading him truly transports me to another time and place. It makes me reflect on how tough people had it,especially as I write this from the comfort of my home. There’s so much to love here: the wisdom woven between the lines, the social message it carries the moral weight of survival. It’s many things hidden behind an overage love story.

downed the first hundred pages and i’s kind of hilarious. The author could do stand-up comedy. Not surprisingly, it’s very accessible. Characters feel grounded and real. The relationship between the sisters is so wholesome and funny. It’s kind of weird reading modern lit because it feels less formal in a way, very chill to read. There’s plenty of dialogues, making it engaging. Generally great to kill time.

i have too many friends that love emily henry, i’m going to try not to be a full time hater here. I hope this is readable

As a history nerd, i appreciate

this is one of the rarest times where mr. Murakami just doesn’t seem to get to the point. This is hands down the weirdest book i’ve read in my life and it feels like i’m reading it for years

I hate it when authors make you care for the characters, like i’m well aware of what the author’s gonna do here and i’m not even sure if i can prepare mentally and emotionally for that

The Kite Runner is my second all time favourite novel, so suffice to say big expectations ahead of this one

that’s the weirdest thing i’ve read in my life

written by osamu dazai, do I need more?

I don’t know if it’s still taboo to like Kristin Hannah as a guy, but that is such a comfy read in winter.

Jack London has become one of my current literary admirations. Every time I read him, I feel pulled into an abyss.On the surface, this book is simple, nothing profound seems to happen, but beneath that simplicity are layers of meaning, quietly hidden. I truly believe there’s a specific time and place in life when this story will hit. But he’s a specific author, you either love him or you find him utterly boring.

so far not better than the shining, but I like it. It’s nice

I sat down to read this tonight, the fact is I bought this in 2020 when it was trendy, but it’s been collecting dust on my shelf ever since. I started reading it for extra motivation for my exams, started off nice, seems extremely accessible. I’d recommend to non-readers, so far nothing groundbreaking in terms of new information I’m getting. I don’t know what to expect from this book. It’s borderline okay.

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

I actually love the vibe. The friendship that these guys have is so special, I love how it’s pretty much character based rather than a plot based. I start to care a lot about Jude and Willem and tbh I’m a little bit anxious. Safe to say I know the rep this book has and I’ve been meaning to read it for almost three years now. I’m in a perfect moment of my life, where I can handle the trauma. Bring it on!

still a drag...

i’m in a slump, I haven’t read a good book in months, torn between my job and my exams, I need to read something good desperately. it’s time for Murakami. The only author that I can trust with my life.

I’m not too impressed so far. It’s a classic for a reason, so I’m definitely giving it a chance, but if I had to compare it to French novels like Bel-Ami, it wouldn’t even come close.

Warming up for Anna Karenina

I have work tomorrow but this def makes me wanna make a coffee now

one of my best friend is yemeni, so I feel like I need to educate myself more on his culture

this feels very haunted, very melancholic. I read this and i think- i think. i feel a lot of this book, it’s like the author is injecting his emotions directly into my bloodstream, suffice it to say I like it.