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Harry is on page 71 of 159 of Fascism: The Story of an Idea (An Origin Story Book)
There is a danger in oversimplified history, and it’s the danger of misrepresentation.

This book is definitely an oversimplification, and even I with my limited understanding of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany can recognise the simplification of the narrative.

You get worried after a while that the whole story is not being told, which inevitably it isn’t.
Oct 13, 2025 03:12PM 1 comment
Fascism: The Story of an Idea (An Origin Story Book)

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I need to stop buying books that I inevitably won’t get around to reading.

But I don’t want to.
Oct 11, 2025 03:55AM 1 comment

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Harry is on page 9 of 159 of Fascism: The Story of an Idea (An Origin Story Book)
I’ve always thought that people become susceptible to fascist tendencies because it is easier to be internal and suspicious of others, or perceived outsiders, than to be empathetic, and to listen.

Love is the fing
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Can’t believe Elliot has abandoned Goodreads. That’s a lie, I can actually
Aug 30, 2025 12:02PM 1 comment

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Harry is on page 58 of 351 of Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West
Spud Meridian, or the Evening Guinness in the West
Apr 28, 2025 03:50PM 1 comment
Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

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Man I fucking fell off again!
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Harry is on page 23 of 351 of Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West
Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years
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Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

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*Me, waking up to bedsheets covered in piss*

“I’ve been stabbed”
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Harry is on page 250 of 320 of No Country for Old Men
Just devastating
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No Country for Old Men

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Harry is on page 195 of 320 of No Country for Old Men
My favourite line so far, ‘that left the police. Or some agent of the Matacumbe Petroleum Group. Who must think that he thought that they thought that he thought they were dumb. He thought about that’
Feb 07, 2025 05:06PM 2 comments
No Country for Old Men

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In the library. Straight up ‘reading it’.

And by ‘it’, let’s justr say.

My books.
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Harry is on page 105 of 320 of No Country for Old Men
I’ve figured it out. McCarthy’s prose is so weird because he doesn’t ever write from a character’s perspective. You never know what a character is thinking, you have to let their actions speak for themselves
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No Country for Old Men

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Harry is on page 67 of 320 of No Country for Old Men
I like the formula this book is following, but McCarthy’s prose is certainly difficult to follow. I’ve never read anything like it, and I can’t make my mind up if I like it
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No Country for Old Men

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Harry is on page 360 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK - The short story collection ends with a whimper rather than a bang.

An entertaining read surely, but I can’t imagine myself revisiting it.

I suppose part of my reason for this is fatigue of reading the same author constantly.
Jan 18, 2025 04:45AM Add a comment
The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

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Harry is on page 336 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE SHADOW OVER INNSMOUTH - A lengthy story, with an engrossing beginning, a bloated chase sequence, and an interesting ending. I particularly liked how the main character’s transformation was depicted in text, and his attitudes towards his changing.

I really didn’t like the chase sequence, it was boring and simultaneously difficult to follow. Surprisingly, Zadok Allen’s monologue was the most enjoyable part
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Harry is on page 268 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS - Excellent, I really enjoyed this story. Again, a mystery story with horror and sci-fi elements, Lovecraft is a master at building suspense and executing it to perfection.

Many of the revelations were predictable, but nonetheless horrific in their reveal. Although this was quite a long story, it didn’t feel overwritten or a chore to read
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Harry is on page 200 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE - A fun and interesting premise, which is very readable (compared to other Lovecraft) and perfectly blends horror with science fiction.

The narrative Lovecraft is pushing is clearly one of urban disparagement of the rural, an attitude which is still prevalent today. However, I do find it difficult to believe that any scientist would ignore the aftermath of the meteorite crashing to earth.
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Harry is on page 170 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE CALL OF CTHULHU - I’m not sure what I was expecting. It’s heralded as a monolith of horror fiction. I didn’t really see much horror in it until towards the end. It was actually just a really good mystery story, with horror elements. I sometimes lost track of the progression of events.

Shame about the excessive racist views, which permeate this story more than any other Lovecraft story I’ve read so far
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Harry is on page 139 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE FESTIVAL - A fun read, very intriguing and creepy in places. I’m still a bit confused about the ending, but that’s just what this type of horror story is trying to achieve

HE - A bit boring, seemed a lot like a repeat of The Picture in the House

COOL AIR - I liked this one, very quick read with an interesting premise. I wasn’t expecting that ending
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Harry is on page 109 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE RATS IN THE WALLS - A cool story, if a bit lengthy. I liked the ending a lot, although I didn’t really understand the true implications of it at first glance (as with a lot of Lovecraft’s writings). Also, shame about the Cat’s name
Dec 16, 2024 02:59PM 1 comment
The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

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Harry is on page 89 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
THE OUTSIDER - An interesting concept, with a predictable but quite fun ending, reminiscent of Poe

HERBERT WEST - REANIMATOR - Brilliant, I really enjoyed this story, even if the ending was much unlike the rest of the story

THE HOUND - Overwritten, should have been a quarter of this length. The story was quite boring, but I enjoyed the ending, even if it is traditional Lovecraft ‘I’m going to kill myself’
Dec 15, 2024 02:39PM 1 comment
The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

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Harry is on page 43 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
ARTHUR JERMYN - A twist that out of context seems quite goofy, but I think Lovecraft delivers it well. Really liked the twist

CELEPHAÏS - Thought this one was a bit boring, lashed a bit too long for what it was

NYARLATHOTEP - Cool, but I didn’t understand what was going on, but this was just the old prose

PICTURE IN THE HOUSE - Also cool, really enjoyed the twist at the end.
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Harry is on page 14 of 420 of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories
Started reading this because I was bored, but I really enjoyed Dagon and The Statement of Randolph Carter, so I think I’ll go through the rest of it
Dec 13, 2024 12:11AM 3 comments
The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

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