Yeah it’s a f***ing outstanding story

In college I wrote about the ironic consequences of slavery and freedom in the novel that was pretty well received if you wanna read that interpretation

But yeah it’s filled with insanely crushing moments

They made us read this freshman year of high school, was a bit much but I enjoyed it

Damn freshman year?! a little much for sure. I often wonder if reading a book like this would’ve kept me interested back in school, I doubt it tho. the fact reports, essays, and grades were attached to reading back then, it wouldn’t have changed my perception regardless of what I was reading.

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Imagine not using KTT's life section to learn about world

what starts out as something almost childlike, quickly devolves into a grotesque and chaotic story of three individuals who don't fit into society.

honestly I didn't know what to expect and after finishing, I don't even really know what to think of what I just read. What I do know is that Sayaka Murata is a talented writer and I want to read more of her work. this story here... is a mindfuck, i'm going to have to sit with this one for a while.

Confessions of a Yakuza

Great read. Thank you Bob Dylan

You got my curiosity

check it out!

got that on my list too and might have to bump it up. you read Convenience Store Woman?

Nah, that’s my next one I think. I’ve heard great things about it

yea that's the one that put her on the map. gonna try to read one of the two soon.

she's definitely one of the most celebrated contemporary Japanese authors along with Mieko Kawakami, tho I wasn't too impressed with Breasts and Eggs

have you read anything by Yoko Ogawa or Banana Yoshimito?

I know those are pretty prominent Japanese authors as well that I want to dive into

nah never heard of them. gonna add them to my neverending list

Finished the Basketball Diaries by Jim Caroll recently and loved it, would recommend to anyone

Finished Lolita yesterday - 3.5/5

Just as interesting and moving as it is deeply disturbing. I understand why a lot of people won’t read it but I think everyone should read it at least once. The book’s forward (written by a fictitious editor) immediately tells you you’re dealing with a p*do and that the book is basically his confession/memoir written from prison. There’s a lot of wittiness and comical puns throughout the book and truly beautiful prose. I gave it 3.5 stars because the writing got a bit too purple for my liking at times to the point where it was almost unbearable to read (like when there’s 2 long ass chapters dedicated to just describing scenery and landmarks as the main character is on a road trip all over America). But this book does take a really interesting turn from sick love story to mystery/detective story that I enjoyed a lot.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_According_to_Jesus_Christ

Just finished this earlier this week, a f***ing banger. Highly suggest it to anyone, including those who are not religious, tells a really cool story throughout.

4/5

Light In August

Liked this one more than As I Lay Dying. The Sound and The Fury next

on book 3 of broken earth trilogy and its great.

Didnt even know there was a section for books wtf this is goat

@KoGoYos u mentioned u were thinking about reading this right

yea usually not what I go for but I want to check the series out when I have the time. page turner?

i read the second one in the series in 2 days lol

there's a really good twist in the first book too

its def a top tier fantasy trilogy.

Notes from Underground

What a waste of time