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#War
Yep, I wrapped the book, as I lugged it around for months while I was reading it 😅
#ItTakesAllKinds @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#War
Yep, I wrapped the book, as I lugged it around for months while I was reading it 😅
This one is definitely not for the faint of heart…that being said, wow, this is a fantastically dark, riveting story that will leave you turning pages in wonder & horror. A simmering rage lurks in the background of this story about a woman who has had enough & the aftermath of a fateful decision. And then, it somehow gets even darker. Translated from the Japanese this was a thrilling, unforgettable read. Not an easy read but it‘s really good.
Weekly Report
I almost DNF Confessions of a Mask, but the second half improved enough to press onwards. Meanwhile I started the different books as my subway book: Bluebeard's First Wife, Winter in the Blood, and The Bitter Glass. Still reading 2666.
More murder and mayhem from Japan for today‘s reading. For whatever reason, books in translation seem to be the sweet spot right now. This one is an award winner so I‘m anticipating a great read.
A thought-provoking story about the power of an individual's spirit to enact change outside of the physical body. There's so much more to this story than just that, though. It captivated me in a way I can't quite explain.
I'm working on reading the books used for this year's #nonfiction2024 prompts.
Books I read recently.
My favorite was Strangers. Set in Tokyo , a recently divorced screenwriter has moved into his studio workplace to live. Immediately atmospheric. Suggestive , thoughtful, a short book and every word is numbered 👌🏻. I loved this one.
North Woods was a beautiful book to read.
Christ on a Bike I enjoyed, but didn‘t love it.
Writing Retreat , ok till 2d half. Then quickly a bail.
The first thing to know about Ring the book is that it's really not at all like either the Japanese or US movie versions. The second thing to know is that it's not really scary (but it is weird and a little creepy). It's decently enjoyable, the relationship between the two main characters is well done, and it's an interesting 1990, pre-Internet take on viral media, but there are a couple of twists where I'm just, like...why?