so-soI did not really like or understand this book. And I am not a huge fan of this much age gap
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so-soI did not really like or understand this book. And I am not a huge fan of this much age gap
pickIncredible.
An atmospheric imagining of the world, say, 10,000 years or so from now.
At first you will be completely baffled, but I dare you not to get drawn in.
This is a majestic parade of ideas told with such gorgeous simplicity and yet never failing to be entirely compelling.
Cast a spell on me.
Read it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(Plan to film a spoiler-free review shortly. Subscribe to the channel or check back if you want to watch!)
so-soschoolgirl focuses on a single day in a young girl's life and captures her inner thoughts in which she struggles with conflicting feelings and expectations. I found this one was an easier read than the
other 3. I felt similarities between her not wanting to grow into a woman (adult). I certainly wish I could go back to being a young girl again. So many responsibilities as an adult is quite tiring.
pickNo Longer Human covers the life of Yozu from childhood to old age. It shows often his thoughts left him feeling less than human or like a fradulent human. He didn't think he deserved the life he was given. Thinking in this way, you can only imagine how his life went. Suicide attempt, addiction, depression, and fear: these are the heavy themes you will find in this book by Dazai.
pickIn The Setting Sun, you read about a period Kazuko's life: a young woman who is deeply troubled.
She lives with her mother after her divorce.
After her father's death, they lose the house and have to move to the countryside and live a very poor life. On top of that her mother is constantly in poor health; and her brother has a drug addiction. Reading this, I felt the despair that came from Kazuko and felt very sorry for her.
I'm actually behind in reading the series. That isn't stopping me from buying them as the new ones get released, however.
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From the blurb, this sounds like it has vibes of one of my favourite TV shows, Midnight Diner. It's set in a taxi rather than a café, but the episodic stories of Tokyo's late-night/early-morning denizens resonates. Fingers crossed 🤞
pickThis book contains 2 stories: Kitchen & Moonlight Shadow. I loved them both. Yoshimoto writes about losing loved ones, that unbearable pain that consumes us, unlike anyone I‘ve ever read before. These stories are beautiful and melancholy and they make my chest tremble as I let it ache for all those I‘ve loved and lost. Contender for best 2025 read.
