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Lizzi
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The part where Charles was writing the rambling letter to Adam painted such a vivid scene of loneliness and evoked a very emotional feeling in me that reminded me why classics are considered good books despite many “smart” books out there. Simple sentences from a character’s perspective can create raw emotions in a way that contrasts intellectualized depiction of emotions, and this book does both.
— Jun 26, 2026 11:12PM
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Lizzi
is on page 486 of 601
Really liking the Cal finding mother arc, both the changes in him and changes in Cathy
— Jul 20, 2026 09:20PM
Lizzi
is on page 173 of 601
The Samuel and Lee dialogue is strangely insightful given the frequent casual racism in this book since it was written in 1952
— Jul 07, 2026 10:35PM
Lizzi
is on page 143 of 601
“But some men are friends with the whole world in their hearts, and there are others that hate themselves and spread their hatred around like butter on hot bread”
— Jul 05, 2026 09:52PM
Lizzi
is on page 26 of 601
Intelligent observation of human nature. A little disturbing how Cyrus reminds me of my dad.
— Jun 14, 2026 11:55PM