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“…all that’s changed from Nazi Germany to modern day Israel is who gets to define whiteness.”

‘…in the Hollywood versions, the rebels engaged in violent struggle are all white.’

This footnote: “…[IMO] the Islamic Republic of Iran or Russia are ‘enemies’ of the US and Israel the same way that the owners of rival football teams are ‘enemies’. But in this case, the game is war, and the people are the players.” “…a more useful axis for understanding global power is people vs tyrants…” 💯

“…while the foot soldiers of genocide are often fueled by hate, the architects of genocide are focused on seizing land, power, and wealth.”

‘As high-tech as the Israeli military is, they don’t have bombs that only hit straight people.’

On deference politics: ‘When you’re asked to defer to the most marginalised person in the room, it’s easy for elites to control the conversation by controlling who gets access to that room.’

‘At the moment, the choice would be simple. I can survive just fine without either of them.’ 🙂‍↕️

‘Prim… Rue… aren’t they the very reason I have to try to fight? Because what has been done to them is so wrong, so beyond justification, so evil that there is no choice? Because no one has the right to treat them the way they have been treated?’

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‘ “That is one thing that in all my years among your folk I have never become accustomed to. The great importance that you attach to what gender one is.”
“Well it is important…” I began.
“Rubbish!” He exclaimed. “Mere plumbing, when all is said and done. Why is it important?” ‘
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Let’s fucking goooooo

“Again, there is about the grotesquerie a current of catharsis, a lightness akin to the freeing of a pants button after a heavy meal, making peace with insatiable appetite.” This particular description of people partying while blocking aid, setting up viewing platforms to watch the destruction, and smiling while signing bombs, has blown my mind.

“Silly me. To think there was such a thing as a safe place in the world.” stop 😭

“The most distinctive part of your fighting style is the incredible way you have of surviving it.” Verity please 😭

Seeing the twin's lives and personalities in full swing before joining Vox Machina is really interesting so far. This feels like typical DnD shenanigans in the form of a novel. Can't wait to see where this trouble leads...

Their early dynamic is so compelling.

SUCH an interesting discussion being brought up right now. I love it!!

Dalinar has done a lot of good, but showing up to support Renarin at the scribe meeting is just so heart warming, that it might be my favourite moment of his.

Shallan becomes more interesting with each passing chapter. I LOVE how her character and her insecurities are written.

"But sometimes a hypocrite is nothing more than a person who is in the process of changing."

Oh how I have missed this story, these characters, this world...

Damn, I'm really starting to get attached to these characters. I love the character development between Chaol and Yrene, and the scene where he is helped off the horse by the students is so powerful and heartbreaking. Feels like I'm finally connecting with his character.

Nesryn and Sartaq are definitely a sideplot, but I am really enjoying them as well.

Didn't expect to like this as much as I have so far!

So many interesting moments! I'm really enjoying this so far.

‘But your mind is warped by an innate principle of general integrity, and therefore not accessible to the cool reasonings of family partiality, or a desire of revenge.’
I’m not sure why exactly but I really like this line. Henry in general has some great lines.

Finally arrived at Northanger Abbey! Loved the story Henry came up with on the journey there, he definitely has an imagination. Catherine is quite naive and I’m glad she’s getting away from Isabella. Not sure how to feel about the General...

Hahaha Catherine getting bored by history because there are no women in it - this is my kind of character ^_^

Finished the first ten chapters! I’m really enjoying the way this has been written. There are some very interesting moments, such as the description of Mr Tilney, and the comments on women dressing for themselves rather than for men. Catherine and Mr Tilney are both incredibly cute! I don’t really know what to think of Isabella, but John Thorpe is the worst.

This is so good!

“Can I speak plainer? Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking truth from the heart.”

This is amazing. Reading parts from Mr Darcy’s point of view is great; and Lizzie is fantastic. Really enjoying it so far!!

“Pattern, you’re to be our chaperone tonight.”
“What,” Pattern said with a hum, “is a chaperone?”
“That is someone who watches two young people when they are together, to make certain they don’t do anything inappropriate.”
“Inappropriate?” Pattern said. “Such as... dividing by zero?”
Ahh I’ve missed this book!! Hahaha

Jihoon is adorable and Miyoung reminds me of Manon Blackbeak from the Throne of Glass series - raised to be a certain way (ruthless, cold hearted, etc) but slowly getting worn down by Jihoons friendship ^_^ this is very enjoyable and interesting so far

Forgot to update my progress! With 4 books now on the go I figured I had better get back into reading ^_^ Watching Anne with an E on Netflix and it made me want to reread the books. Really enjoying this book so far - especially the descriptions of the seasons and Avonlea. Beautiful!