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"It is in the most surreal situations that a person feels the most present, the closest to reality."
3.5✩/5★
This was my first dive into Ling Ma's work, and while I found her ideas and stories intriguing, the writing style left me with mixed feelings.
Ma has a unique narrative style, jumping between timelines and fragmented moments, which reminds me of Christopher Nolan's experimentation with time in films. This could be captivating in a novel, but in short stories, it often felt disorienting. In some cases, like "Orange," "G," and "Returning," the fragmented glimpses were masterfully executed, building tension and leading to satisfying conclusions. However, in others, like "Yeti Lovemaking," the constant jumps of thoughts resulted in a scattered, unfinished feel.
Despite the inconsistency, the flashes of brilliance in "Orange," "G," and "Returning" showcase Ma's ability as a writer that knows well about their own craft. I personally feel like her unique narrative style might be better suited for longer formats like novels, where the non-linear structure has more space to breathe. Overall, while not every story in "Bliss Montage" landed, the collection's intriguing ideas make me curious to see what Ma does next.
"It is in the most surreal situations that a person feels the most present, the closest to reality."
3.5✩/5★
This was my first dive into Ling Ma's work, and while I found her ideas and stories intriguing, the writing style left me with mixed feelings.
Ma has a unique narrative style, jumping between timelines and fragmented moments, which reminds me of Christopher Nolan's experimentation with time in films. This could be captivating in a novel, but in short stories, it often felt disorienting. In some cases, like "Orange," "G," and "Returning," the fragmented glimpses were masterfully executed, building tension and leading to satisfying conclusions. However, in others, like "Yeti Lovemaking," the constant jumps of thoughts resulted in a scattered, unfinished feel.
Despite the inconsistency, the flashes of brilliance in "Orange," "G," and "Returning" showcase Ma's ability as a writer that knows well about their own craft. I personally feel like her unique narrative style might be better suited for longer formats like novels, where the non-linear structure has more space to breathe. Overall, while not every story in "Bliss Montage" landed, the collection's intriguing ideas make me curious to see what Ma does next.
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The plot can be summarized as follows: What if One Punch Man existed in the world of Harry Potter?
After completing the first season on Netflix (and actually having a good time) , I decided to delve into the manga version of the series to catch up on the rest of the story. In general, it proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. While the storyline occasionally leans towards simplicity (even brain-dead at times...) , offering moments of lightheartedness, Mashle is undeniably a captivating and entertaining read for those seeking a fun escape.
The plot can be summarized as follows: What if One Punch Man existed in the world of Harry Potter?
After completing the first season on Netflix (and actually having a good time) , I decided to delve into the manga version of the series to catch up on the rest of the story. In general, it proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. While the storyline occasionally leans towards simplicity (even brain-dead at times...) , offering moments of lightheartedness, Mashle is undeniably a captivating and entertaining read for those seeking a fun escape.
“God damn it, there are nice things in the world – and I mean nice things. We're all such morons to get so sidetracked.”
I said it before on my old Goodreads account but I'll say it again,
WHY IS ZOOEY SO FUNNY BRUHHH😭😭 This bastard could just get away with anything with his annoyingly witty takes. Forever in love with the bathroom conversation between him and Bessie. The humour was gold.
“God damn it, there are nice things in the world – and I mean nice things. We're all such morons to get so sidetracked.”
I said it before on my old Goodreads account but I'll say it again,
WHY IS ZOOEY SO FUNNY BRUHHH😭😭 This bastard could just get away with anything with his annoyingly witty takes. Forever in love with the bathroom conversation between him and Bessie. The humour was gold.
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“God damn it, there are nice things in the world – and I mean nice things. We're all such morons to get so sidetracked.”
I said it before on my old Goodreads account but I'll say it again,
WHY IS ZOOEY SO FUNNY BRUHHH😭😭 This bastard could just get away with anything with his annoyingly witty takes. Forever in love with the bathroom conversation between him and Bessie. The humour was gold.
“God damn it, there are nice things in the world – and I mean nice things. We're all such morons to get so sidetracked.”
I said it before on my old Goodreads account but I'll say it again,
WHY IS ZOOEY SO FUNNY BRUHHH😭😭 This bastard could just get away with anything with his annoyingly witty takes. Forever in love with the bathroom conversation between him and Bessie. The humour was gold.
Overrated.
“God damn it, there are nice things in the world – and I mean nice things. We're all such morons to get so sidetracked.”
I said it before on my old Goodreads account but I'll say it again,
WHY IS ZOOEY SO FUNNY BRUHHH😭😭 This bastard could just get away with anything with his annoyingly witty takes. Forever in love with the bathroom conversation between him and Bessie. The humour was gold.
“God damn it, there are nice things in the world – and I mean nice things. We're all such morons to get so sidetracked.”
I said it before on my old Goodreads account but I'll say it again,
WHY IS ZOOEY SO FUNNY BRUHHH😭😭 This bastard could just get away with anything with his annoyingly witty takes. Forever in love with the bathroom conversation between him and Bessie. The humour was gold.
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Being a sucker for anti-design, this book is my holy bible.
Being a sucker for anti-design, this book is my holy bible.