Madhuri
A few chapters were really good, some were bearable, I didn't care much for the rest. It helps to listen to the audiobook in her voice. This was my first memoir of a comedian except for Mindy Kaling's short essays, I'm looking forward to reading another one by someone I actually admire like Amy Poehler maybe.
This is my first Shirley Jackson novel and I am genuinely blown away by the story, characters, and narration. As much as I admire Stephen King for his skill, I can see why even he looked up to her as an inspiration. The protagonist, Merricat, reminded me of my younger self in many ways and the suspense built around her character was the main hook of the story for me. I would recommend this short read to everyone. This book is so deep, it definitely holds a mirror up to society even in recent times.
I like how she presents and handles a moral dilemma in all her books. Wonderful thought provoking story.
I didn't like this one. The book suffers from pretentious characters, making it challenging to connect with the story. Blake, unfortunately, shows a lack of scientific understanding, making the science elements feel unconvincing and undermining the story's credibility. Hexagons and time travel, like whaaa...
This was a disturbing read. We all probably inherently understand the concepts of celebrity worship, extreme fandom, etc. But to follow the story through well-crafted characters is a gut punch I didn't prepare for. Though it's a short novel, the characters were really well developed. I truly felt the guilt and secondhand embarrassment of indulgent behavior reading this. Yikes, but also wow!
Some of the stories were creepy and remind you of the complexity of the human psyche. I loved each story from beginning to end. Wish the book was longer haha.
It started out to be so promising because of the mysterious narration of the audiobook. But midway through I lost interest, there was no clear plot or story except for an eerie description of how the husband is being secretive (we get it, this trope has been done so so many times already!). And the ending was just ridiculous, some twisted biblical tale, seriously? I did not enjoy this story.
Delightful read. Felt good to be back in the psychological drama universe of Shinigami, the Death Note, and new owners.
I'm not sure if it was the translation that went wrong or the very short length of this novel that made the story feel incomplete and incoherent. However, I recognized the potential it had and the unique profession it explored, and I wished it had been done better.
I wish I read this last year when it released and participated in discussions around the book. It was so interesting! A novel told in the form of short stories, giving a glimpse into a dystopian future impacted by climate change. Marvelous storytelling.
The retelling of Hansel and Gretel in Indian context will stick with me forever. So cleverly written! I enjoyed all of the stories in this collection.
This book had me hooked right from the start. The narrative gains depth by presenting the story from various perspectives, providing a glimpse into different lives. What I loved most was that it wasn't a typical whodunnit plot. Instead, it left me itching to know more, like layers were waiting to be uncovered. It kept me thrilled and engaged throughout — shoutout to the translator for nailing the original vibe.
Would not recommend this book. It is riddled with stereotypes and misrepresentations. The writing style was weird as well, nobody in India who is learning English speaks the way Lovely does. It sounds just like the cliched Indian character from an American sitcom. So many aspects of this have made me angry. It's the Slumdog Millionaire of books IMO.
I burst out laughing so many times with this book. Allie Brosh is a genius. There were many moments of discomfort, sadness and introspection while reading this and I'll remember every single story for a very long time.
Whereabouts is a book that lingers in your thoughts long after you've turned the final page. It's a contemplative and beautifully written work of literature. I totally get the hype about the author now. Her writing is so damn beautiful, it's easy to drown your sorrows and get lost in her narrations.
One of those classics with a moral lesson, you know how it's going to end and the journey keeps you excited throughout. The characters are very well written, I had strong feelings towards/against them. Makes for a great book club read.
This book was way too confusing to be worth it. Lots of characters and storylines that didn't do much to contribute to the story. The revelation about the Ponzi scheme or its consequences were underwhelming to say the least. The plot summary on the back cover pretty much gives out all the details and the book itself doesn't offer much in addition to it. I gave this a 3-star rating first because the writing style was good and reminiscent of Station Eleven but the story itself was so bad that I think giving 2-stars is also too much. How did this even get on the Goodreads Awards list! Such a waste of time.
This is a historical fiction story about the Pack Horse Library Project that delivered books to remote villages in Kentucky during 1935-43. I really enjoyed the writing style of Jojo Moyes and thoroughly fell in love with the characters. The packsaddle women librarians in the story show courage, integrity, and sisterhood that we can all take inspiration from. Looking forward to the movie adaptation!
I listened to the audiobook version of this and would highly recommend it in that format because the book is written in a unique style where we follow the story through several episodes of a podcast. The music, different voices, and the narration in the audiobook version make it a fantastic book to listen to!