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leontyna's reviews
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Poradnik dla niedawno zmarłych by Magdalena Bielska
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I wasn't wowed by the collection, its most interesting part is the title. But as a kind of poetic family history it works well, I just look for more universal stories in the poetry than that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Death
Gry jaskółek: Umrzeć, wyjechać, powrócić by Zeina Abirached
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I didn't know much about Lebanon before picking up this book so I learned a lot and researched a bit out of curiosity as well. The book itself is very well done, I feel that the colour scheme works well with the subject matter, especially since most of the plot happens in a dark room. Some of the events are so unimaginable to me, since I've never experienced war first hand, it was absolutely astounding how people cope with that and try to get used to the most terrifying circumstances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and War
W głowie tłumaczy by Robert Sienicki, Jacek Świdziński, Fanny Vaucher, Berenika Kołomycka, Daniel Chmielewski, Tomasz Pindel
informative
fast-paced
3.0
It was a fun idea for a comic, but I haven't learned anything (probably to be expected since I indirectly work with translations). It would be a good intro for people who haven't heard much about the process.
Auroville. Miasto z marzeń by Katarzyna Boni
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
The concept of this city is very interesting but in audio form the book was very hard to follow for me, I kept getting lost in what's happening. Maybe I'll reread it someday in paper form.
Zmarszczki by Paco Roca
challenging
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was such an emotional and beautifully drawn story. The topic of getting old is rarely approached so honestly.
I think my favourite part was the memory about catching a cloud.
I think my favourite part was the memory about catching a cloud.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Dementia
Minor: Death and Sexual harassment
Zbójcy by Friedrich Schiller
challenging
dark
slow-paced
2.0
Omg it was such a pain to get through. Sturm und Drang literature is not for me. I know a bit about the Bible and the ancient history and myths but the density of the mentions of those and the tone of the play was unbearable at times.
One benefit of reading it is that I learned what parts Mickiewicz plagiarised xd
One benefit of reading it is that I learned what parts Mickiewicz plagiarised xd
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Death
Minor: Rape, Grief, and Death of parent
Co czytali sobie kiedy byli mali? by Ewa Świerżewska, Jarosław Mikołajewski
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
It was a very nostalgic read. Despite the age gap between me and the interviewees I basically read many of the same books as them, some in the same editions even. I loved that the covers and illustrations were included, it made reading it a much richer experience.
One thing that I would get rid of was the series of questions at the title page of each person, their answers made me roll my eyes so hard. Do they really expect me to believe that someone's beloved author is Marcel Proust? Or that they biggest dream is world peace? Cmon
Other than that a wonderful read.
One thing that I would get rid of was the series of questions at the title page of each person, their answers made me roll my eyes so hard. Do they really expect me to believe that someone's beloved author is Marcel Proust? Or that they biggest dream is world peace? Cmon
Other than that a wonderful read.
Content Warnings
Minor: War
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Yes, please, let's get more stories like that! I loved reading a book that's focused on friendship and being aroace, it was so refreshing! And the story itself was really fun to listen to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Misogyny
W cztery oczy by Sascha Hommer
dark
slow-paced
2.0
I didn't like the drawing style and the story wasn't particularly interesting. Just kids taking drugs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
Upadek. Przez zielone pola by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
I enjoyed both stories, it was nice to meet old characters again and completely new ones in the second story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping