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This book is so triggering.

I wonder what's going to become of Leni's father. I really dislike him. Doesn't even love himself enough to the point where he keeps doubting his wife. His child. What is the point? If he knows what's good for him, and for THEM, he would have sought help earlier.

Why do so many bad things befall these people... It's so frustrating.

I don't know why I keep going back to his books after so many failed attempts, but let's see if this sticks.

I'm so glad the two boys have each other — but I sincerely hope they come to have an adult who truly cares for them. This isn't the way to live... Smoking and drinking so young.

Breezing through because alas, chapter 8's main character is also English and not Irish.

Getting emotional just from the way he describes his mother.

Will be skipping chapter 7 because I don't want to read about a colonist's life in a book about the country they colonised. It makes me so angry.

I am terribly annoyed by how many traitors there are who sold their own country.

finished reading my first Chinese book of the year today and i am absolutely elated.

I am feeling a little creeped out. I'm also feeling super stressed for her.

Giving this a shot again. Let's go.

They argue in every chapter, every page. No new characters coming up. No introduction of the surrounding area. Nothing. Why am I merely just reading about them arguing while they clean up the place? I'm at chapter 8 and they're still going at it. Am I missing something?

I'm quite interested to know what language Ivar speaks. Does it really exist or is it fictional? His language sounds beautiful.

Reading this again in 2025.

I'm almost afraid to continue reading...

In a mentally tired state, so I'm craving for a good and cosy read. Alas, I finished 'The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches' too quickly, and now I can't find another. A Chinese book is definitely not on the list, but until I find another good, cosy book just like my last read, I shall read a book in Chinese. Let's do this.

This book is so much longer than I thought...

Gave up on audiobook. Reading the ebook now.

Listening to the audiobook (who would pass having the chance to listen to Julie Andrews' voice?) but I'm so slow getting through it.