so-soThere's weird, and then there's stuff you thought you'd only read on A03.
Starts with a catchy premise, written well, continues into some unexpected but interesting fare, tackling some difficult subjects, while unfortunately, if perhaps predictably, given the topics, being kind of unrelentingly grim. Without going into spoilers, I can say with confidence , if you don't want to read about cults, don't pick this up. 1/?
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Next audiobook for me - after an exhaustive search of recent tbr adds, this was available and under 15 hours. I have heard Stiefvater speak at a Book Festival and have had this on my want-to-read list for too long.
Pic of a detour in Ellsworth area of KS.
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Volume 2 did not disappoint, and I‘m really enjoying all of the characters! Personal favorite now includes the student council president whose goal is to prove that Iruma is human…..by having him translate manga that she can‘t read and secretly loves in the form of “forbidden tomes”. I can‘t wait to see how Iruma‘s journey continues from here.
Just a reminder that May‘s #LosersClub read is #theDeadZone Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about May 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
Given the chronology, I have to wonder if an agent or editor didn't basically say: 'if you want to increase your readership you can go further into the horror elements, but you're gonna have to make it more cohesive, and less dark!'
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⚠️drug and alcohol addiction, fertility issues, mention of miscarriages, suicide bombing/domestic terrorism(?)/murder for religion/cult, child deaths, body horror, racism, colourism, SA(?), torture, withdrawal symptoms, suicide, slurs and stereotypes, child neglect, gore 14h