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to the abyss we go (again)

I literally broke the spine. Oops.

Such a quiet read that flows delicately. Perfect for a gloomy day.

I'm not sure if this is the pallette cleanser I'm looking for, but the description starts with "A family without men," so we can say it's highly promising.

I love the poem :)

Two plays in and I think there may be a pattern here.

Reading this at times feels like George Orwell is screaming at me through Gordon Comstock. He knows he's exaggerating, and I know he's indulging the pleasure of it. The nursing of pain. The philosophizing of it. And then, the spouting of irrational arguments to keep the stimulation running.

I am enjoying this so much! :)))) I do see why Orwell thinks he oughtn't to have published this. It was based on a time of financial desperation, and he goes in detail of writing woes (possibly his), and so the text is full of angst and infectious spite. ("Give me not righteousness, O Lord, give me money, only money.")

Looking back, he probably cringed. But I love it, Orwell. You can't take it back. Ha!

reading this during the commute! liking it a lot

oh susan, it unfortunately, and as you have predicted, gets worse.

a great read so far! also, can't we have teashops in the philippines 😭

I am blown away, and I want to drop everything and keep reading, but hurrying also feels like doing a great disservice to a hell of a book, so goodnight. (It is 3 AM what the fuck.)

this book is for nerds (i am one)

There really is no telling what book I'll read next.

(Tbf, I've had this book for years.)

still reads like a fever dream

I still don't know where the story is going, but I teared up at chapter 14.

Nothing is happening? Perhaps no plot just vibes but a classic?

I forgot that I was reading thiS 🤣

i don't like this writing style but go on, holden.

informative and easy read so far

already saved a couple of phrases for future use. 😉 will read the rest during my commute.

also, roman poets are so fascinating. i mean, of course, romans are, in general, but the poets! they intrigue me the most

Slowlyyyy reading this.

The lack of quotation marks bothers me a lot. (And I have read Sally Rooney).

Just like my first encounter with Nietzsche, I already need a break.

still not learning anything new from this but at least the writer is finally getting over himself and is writing actual advice. his writing is getting a little better but it is still convoluted and all over the place.

imo, this entire book could be condensed into an essay but i'm getting ahead of myself :)

reminds me a bit of jane austen's persuasion and dare I say, better (much better)

oh my lord. chapter 24. best chapter.... YET