This surprised me a lot. At a first glance, this is a thriller, but it is so much more. I love how it deals with difficult complex topics and also kepThis surprised me a lot. At a first glance, this is a thriller, but it is so much more. I love how it deals with difficult complex topics and also kept my attention with the twists. I would definitely recommend this. The story is rich, thought provoking and the character interesting and dynamic. I also liked the ending and how at fist I thought I knew how its going to end, then I wasn't sure and the ending was somewhere in the middle of all this....more
I'm surprised at how much I liked this! I expected a dull book about writing and technicalities, but got interesting facts about Stephen King, his wriI'm surprised at how much I liked this! I expected a dull book about writing and technicalities, but got interesting facts about Stephen King, his writing process and his opinions on what it takes to be a good writer. I will definitely come back to this in a later time to re think, maybe read it in German if I can find the translation.
Definitely recommend if you like Stephen King, his books, reading and you always wondered how he can create such vivid stories in such a short amount of time....more
TG: depression and related At first, I lost interest in this book because everyone kept telling me how annoying the main character is, but fortunatelyTG: depression and related At first, I lost interest in this book because everyone kept telling me how annoying the main character is, but fortunately, I snatched the audiobook and thank god that I did, because I LOVED IT. I could relate to Tori just as much as I related to Frances, maybe even more so. Tori's anger, sadness, frustration, passive-aggressiveness felt real and relatable. I love how Oseman manages to incorporate deeper topics in her novels, like depression in this case, while still managing to make an interesting plot and setting. I also loved Nick and Charlies past and will read Heartstopper soon. Can't wait for Loveless, coming out on Thursday...more
#trigger warning mental illness This is going to be my favourite book of the year probably. I read Ann Napolitano's first book as well, but this swoop#trigger warning mental illness This is going to be my favourite book of the year probably. I read Ann Napolitano's first book as well, but this swooped me away. I didn't expect the ending, but when the ending approached it felt fitting. I loved how real the characters felt and how they developed through out the book.
I also liked how mental illness was approached and described, and all the factors that have impact on it.
Anyhow, its a story about sisters, family and mental illness and I recommend it...more
I love it how Alice Hoffman always makes me think about things that are not conventional. I could relate to Isabel in many ways in this book, and I liI love it how Alice Hoffman always makes me think about things that are not conventional. I could relate to Isabel in many ways in this book, and I like how there was finally a character who didn't have things figured out. Eventhough the story didn't go in the direction in which I hoped it would I still liked it because it talked about grief. I wonder where Isabel will go with all this at the end of the book, and liked that the author left that open because finishing the book in one way would deminish the strngth of the book. Anyhow, recomment, a perfectly short book for travelling to work ...more
After try number three, and only listening to the audiobooks, I tried this time to read it physical. I loved it! The eerie atmosphere and the House arAfter try number three, and only listening to the audiobooks, I tried this time to read it physical. I loved it! The eerie atmosphere and the House are great! I love the old vibe to this, and the way the house is playing and frightening the guests. I can only hope that the rest of her books will be this great. Will read both the short stories and the other books since I also liked the: "We have always lived in the castle" Perfect for fall time....more
I loved Narnia as a kid, and I love it now. This is the first time I read this, and boy oh boy did I need it and loved it. I want more books like thisI loved Narnia as a kid, and I love it now. This is the first time I read this, and boy oh boy did I need it and loved it. I want more books like this. Magic, happiness, short books filled with good stuff. I didn't mind the religious connotation and metaphors. This is a good example how you can write a good book in a short amount of pages. A book with a start, intrigue, plot, interesting dimensional characters and an ending. ...more
Trigger warning for terminally ill pets, violence, and drinking.
Some people said it's a slow burn at the beginning, and I might agree, but for me, SteTrigger warning for terminally ill pets, violence, and drinking.
Some people said it's a slow burn at the beginning, and I might agree, but for me, Stephen King did an amazing cozy beginning to a chilling fantasy story. I wouldn't say it's necessarily scary, but I don't think the author wanted to go in that direction either. It's just a darker fantasy story, which I loved! Perfect for Halloween. As for the characters, I mostly liked Charlie, loved the dog, and felt confused by the almost nonpresent (or naive? but also non important) father. Would definitely recommend it, and will definitely re-read it....more
I have watched a few of the adaptations, and today I finally decided to read it! If you still haven't, I recommend also the latest adaptation with DavI have watched a few of the adaptations, and today I finally decided to read it! If you still haven't, I recommend also the latest adaptation with David Tennat, who interpreted the character a little more insecure than he is in the book, but still nevertheless great in his own way. I must say, I'm surprised at how much I loved this book. I like Verne's writing style, the way he creates characters and makes you root for them. I loved the fast pace of the book, the humor, and the fact that this masterpiece had less than 300 pages!!! Amazing ...more
This was one of the best books I've ever read. This book was so appropriate and accurate that it was almost painful. I liked the peculiar characters, This was one of the best books I've ever read. This book was so appropriate and accurate that it was almost painful. I liked the peculiar characters, the narration, the storyline, and the ending almost broke me. I will definitely re-read this and get a physical copy. This will be one of the top books in 2022. I can only hope 2022. will be as good as this book. Recommendations both for the audiobook(the narrator was amazing!!!) and e-book edition! :)...more
I buddy read this with my boyfriend. We both liked it. I'm definitely going to continue this. I really liked the worldbuilding(sand, scarry worms), thI buddy read this with my boyfriend. We both liked it. I'm definitely going to continue this. I really liked the worldbuilding(sand, scarry worms), the plot (interesting and fast) and the characters. I was annoyed by the names tho. Al the cool names and then- " Paul"...?...more
One of the best books of 2021. I also ordered it physically. This is the book you want to read when you need a little hope to keep going. I also liked One of the best books of 2021. I also ordered it physically. This is the book you want to read when you need a little hope to keep going. I also liked how the author didn't sugarcoat the facts, but explained even the bad sides of humanity. The book was definitely not black and white, which I loved. I also recommend the audiobook....more
Funny, easy to read, quick, and perfect for a Christmas gift. Mostly it's short snippets of what people said or did in bookshops. Funny, easy to read, quick, and perfect for a Christmas gift. Mostly it's short snippets of what people said or did in bookshops. ...more
This was one of the best books I read in 2020, and my first from this author. It witty, intense, and makes you think at the same time. I laughed, I almoThis was one of the best books I read in 2020, and my first from this author. It witty, intense, and makes you think at the same time. I laughed, I almost cried, I shared pain with these characters. Backman brilliantly approached this difficult topic and added his own touch to it.
I read S.Jacksons The Haunting of Hill House a while ago, and this book is what I expected Hill House to be. It was spooky, full of twists, but at theI read S.Jacksons The Haunting of Hill House a while ago, and this book is what I expected Hill House to be. It was spooky, full of twists, but at the same time, not too difficult or too gory to read. I read every Sager book up to this point, and I just love his writing style, plot ideas and executions. I recommend this if you want a spooky novel, but are too chicken (like myself here) to read the real horror stuff...more
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