so-soThis horror story set in a decaying condo building in downtown Toronto is creepy and atmospheric, but the plot is weak and I found it hard to relate to any of the characters. The novel does provide cutting and insightful commentary on the social ills plaguing Toronto and similar cities.
Spring has sprung! At least in vases, because in the fruit bowl, we're still firmly in winter. I could buy hothouse strawberries but I'd rather wait for the local ones.
And I started Moss yesterday. I didn't do it on purpose, but this is my 5th book originally written in German since the start of the year - more than any other language bar French and English.
panThere's a point at which evocative surrealism eliminates sense-making and this is on the wrong side of that borderline. Also, gross and disturbing.
Would not advise eating while reading. 1/3
pickEa, a dolphin elder, the last of the Longi, looks back on her life.
An interesting story illustrating the different social customs among different types of dolphin and just how brutal they can be, and the impact of "anthrops" on the oceans.
panBased on the story note at the end, I see what idea the author started out with. Unfortunately, I don't see it realized on the page. I would rather read non-fiction on the current state of the ocean, its inhabitants (and the leading theories on how to help it/them). I do not have an interest in tragedy porn as a method of raising awareness. And then there's the excessive violence against females and muddled messages around gender. NO. 1/?
Multipurpose: heart in turmoil (rage, shame, humiliation), heart that's predatory, plotting. 🩶🦈🦈🦈
"He considered sending Abigail a picture in return but didn‘t have the energy to undo his pants."
