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Reading a modern classic is always daunting. When I began TSH, I was intimidated by how thick the book was. It did take me 2 months to finish it, but I really enjoyed diving back into the dark academic atmosphere everytime I picked it up. I admit, it was a little slow for me. I wish I read it at a faster pace, maybe I could connect the lines and dots better that way because I felt like such an outsider through Richard's narration. I'm sure there are many tiny secrets I have missed, but I plan to reread it again someday.

I think humans sympathize better with the dead. I felt drawn towards Bunny after he died. I loathe him and felt frustrated everytime I had to read him. The murder made sense. Even though recollections of him trickled as the book progressed, I felt a deep regret for the way his life was cut short.

After Bunny's death, I felt like the entire friend group experienced a hurricane that never subsided until

Henry's

death. As long as he was alive, nobody felt safe. Everyone spiralled in their own way and his was the most unexpected.

His emotions were very difficult to read because of his stoicism.

But the ending definitely surprised me. I never would have predicted it would unfold the way it did. I thought I was satisfied with the summation of the characters' lives but Tartt had to hit me with that last line! 😩😭

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Hindsight: A Poetry Collection by Sunday Mornings At the River

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You about Being Creative by Austin Kleon

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funny hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-paced

4.25

Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol

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dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

it was a brilliant read. I sped through it and completed the novel within half an hour.

the plot was well written and the twists were unexpected. I could find no loop holes, I applaud Vera Brosgol for this masterpiece that tugged at my heart strings and maybe, even scared me a little bit.

the art style is amazing and fun. the expressions of the characters were impeccable. can't wait for more!!

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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benidamika's reviews 36 reviews

benidamika's reviews
36 reviews