In short, this novella is just a treat. The dedication reads, "for anyone who needs a break", and I think that's a perfectly fitting demographic to pitch to. It's a lovely one-sitting sort of read (I consumed most of this in just one day, which is pretty unheard of for me), and a gentle reprieve from the complexities and overrunning nature of the world.
Tag: adult fiction
March ’22 Wrap-Up: Unsettling Middle-Grade, Fun/Existential Magical Realism, and Dragging Fantasy
If it weren't for lovely (tiny) middle-grade reads like some of the ones on this list, I absolutely would not have read as many books as I did this month (though the number may still be minuscule to some, which is fair). This month featured a slumpy few weeks for me, and I didn't finish… Continue reading March ’22 Wrap-Up: Unsettling Middle-Grade, Fun/Existential Magical Realism, and Dragging Fantasy
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: Art Doesn’t Have to Be High Quality to Be Good | Book Review
I stand strongly in the opinion that a book does not have to be of high quality to be "good". I realize, of course, that the literal definition of good is "having the qualities required for a particular role", which could very well entail stylistic yet composed prose, consistent and likable characterization, and an impressive… Continue reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: Art Doesn’t Have to Be High Quality to Be Good | Book Review
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab: Addie LaRue or Addie LaSnooze?
Though the title was inescapable, built up to astronomical levels with hype, I hadn't gotten around to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue until now. In fact, what made me pick it up at all was joining a Goodreads group perfectly curated for people like me -- "Everyone Has Read This But Me". They have… Continue reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab: Addie LaRue or Addie LaSnooze?
Little Bit of All That 