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Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The ending was abrupt... I wanted more!
Anyway, the way it tackled grief is delicate and complex. I enjoyed reading it.
4/5 ⭐
Anyway, the way it tackled grief is delicate and complex. I enjoyed reading it.
4/5 ⭐
An Apprenticeship, or the Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
3.75
Actual rating: 3.75
Did I understand half of what's happening in the book? Probably not. Did I enjoy the writing? Yes.
All I can say is, words were said. The writing is crisp & some parts provided a great introspection about femininity & individualism.
However, I felt like for an ending that is already foreseen at the beginning of the book, it kind of felt anti-climactic. I'm not saying that it should've been action-packed or anything but it felt flat. I literally thought, "all that yapping just for them to have sex."
But, for the benefit of the doubt, it might have been me & my pea brain for not being able to comprehend the entirety of the book. This might be something I'd re-read when I get older (and hopefully, wiser).
Also, lastly, contrary to the majority of the reviews... I do not want a Ulisses. He says absurd things that make me go wtf did he just say to Lori?
Did I understand half of what's happening in the book? Probably not. Did I enjoy the writing? Yes.
All I can say is, words were said. The writing is crisp & some parts provided a great introspection about femininity & individualism.
However, I felt like for an ending that is already foreseen at the beginning of the book, it kind of felt anti-climactic. I'm not saying that it should've been action-packed or anything but it felt flat. I literally thought, "all that yapping just for them to have sex."
But, for the benefit of the doubt, it might have been me & my pea brain for not being able to comprehend the entirety of the book. This might be something I'd re-read when I get older (and hopefully, wiser).
Also, lastly, contrary to the majority of the reviews... I do not want a Ulisses. He says absurd things that make me go wtf did he just say to Lori?