Litsy

so-so

The writing style wasn't as captivating and engaging as I expected it to be, rather contrived. The story was quite compelling and enlightening. The premise was very interesting, but the execution wasn't fictional enough :)

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BooksandCoffee4Me

The Book Spy | Alan Hlad

Library today to get books and a state park pass, then to read at the state beach 15 minutes away. 😎
Does your state loan out state park passes? I love this program!

TheBookgeekFrau My state, Colorado, does 😁 4w

kspenmoll We can go to state parks free but you need to go early to park- the parks close when lots are full & sone parks have really small lots. 4w

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Trashcanman

The Book of Disquiet: The Complete Edition | Fernando Pessoa

This one‘s up next. It‘s a reread. Being lost in the hush of an endless dusk these days makes book like this comforting.

#findingjoy

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Beatlefan129

Blindness | Jos� Saramago

so-so

I‘m still considering all of my feelings about this book, but man is it bleak.One day out of the blue an epidemic of white blindness strikes every person in a large city except one and we witness the collapse of society as we know it. The author makes some unique choices—none of the characters are named and the text is presented in block form with no quotations.It definitely requires a deeper analysis—what is the blindness supposed to represent?

Beatlefan129 Trigger warning for graphic scenes of rape and sexual assault 2mo

TheBookHippie @Beatlefan129 😵‍💫 2mo

TieDyeDude This is the only book I re-read immediately after finishing it the first time; however, I never enjoyed analyzing the meaning in books. I'm not sure if the blindness has a real-world correlation or if it is just a catalyst to examine the fragility of society and morality.
I have only read a couple of his books, but they follow the same writing style and I find him to be a stimulating read. I recently read All The Names, and it was excellent! 2mo

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Lauredhel

Portugal | Cyril Pedrosa

Took a punt that a graphic novel called “Portugal“ might contain the word #Portugese, and I was right! #WickedWords @AsYouWish  

Am I enjoying it? Not really. Angsty artist dude treats woman terribly because angst, travels to find himself.

Also, Lettering Hall of Shame, gold star edition.

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FelipeChapulaS

Intermitencias de la Muerte / Death with Interruptions | Jos� Saramago

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⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
¡Wow! Esas últimas 50 páginas me debilitaron.

“La esperanza de vivir siempre y el temor de no morir nunca.”

CrystalE02

Pirate King: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes | Laurie R. King

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I finished another book in this series. It was likable but wasn't my favorite out of the series. I rated this book a 3 out of 5 stars.

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Lynnsoprano

The Book Spy | Alan Hlad

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For anyone who likes WWII novels, or spy stories, this is a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the setting, the intrigue. I learned a good bit about aspects of the war with which I was unfamiliar. A new-to-me author, I thought this was well written and definitely worth the time. Recommend.

Picture has nothing to do with the book; we visited a nature preserve the other day.

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