“I know my life's meaningful because" - and here he stopped,
and looked shy, and was silent for a moment before he continued -
" because I'm a good friend. I love my friends, and I care about them,
and I think I make them happy.”
- A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara
“Strange, how a moment of existence can cut so deeply into
our being that while ages pass unnoticed, a brief love can structure
and define the very topology of our consciousness ever after.”
- A Short Stay in Hell, Steven L. Peck
Currently Reading: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
Last book read: The Withered Arm Thomas Hardy.
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“ The Withered Arm is a great witch story
that is difficult to decipher if there is truly any supernatural elements. From the lense of a normal reader, I would be doubtful of any imagined elements, but because I read this in my speculative fiction class, I had a more supernatural lense. I found this to be really interesting and I like the little twist at the end (although I saw it coming). ” |
Review: The Song of Achilles Madelline Miller.
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“ Told beautifully.
Incredible retelling of a tragic Greek lover, faced with challenges from their sad fate. This book sparked my love for Greek mythological stories. Lovely read, would recommend to all those seeking a little more love. ” |
Review: Carmilla Sheridan Le Fanu.
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“ Review (SPOILERS): I really enjoyed Carmilla!
Carmilla is a vampire story about a young woman who stays at the home of Laura (the protagonist) and develops into an infatuation her. It was an interesting story that turns this love and intimacy between Laura and Carmilla to both be about love and vampirism ” |