Unfortunately I haven’t read at least most of his books yet so I can’t say but I will gonna make a post about my favourite.
White Nights: It’s a beautiful story about these two young couple, the MC is a man who’s 27 years of age and is quite lonely and spends his time dreaming. Till one night he finds a much younger woman crying and he asked why and she explains her backstory with her grandma and the lodger. over these couple of nights their connection grew close, till the night she and her lodger lover reunite and he’s all alone again. One day he receives a letter from her and they’re getting married! But unlike a of guys who would be bitter and curse her and instead he declares that wants only the best for her. Gotta say I kinda relate with this dreamer and I also gotta say I think a few other men have as well… okay not 1 to 1 but something that’s close enough. 7.5/10
Bobok: barely remember sorry, I only remember dead people rambling on and a teen girl smiling at them. So no rating for this, again really sorry.
Poor Folk: Ok now I remember more than the last one. And this one is also a good story with an interesting and engaging premise and with a well done execution. Now in this story it’s about these two poor people just struggling everyday in their lives. You think it gets repetitive after a while but if you take your time as a slow read then it tames the experience. I think Varvara is the best character because of her history and the side characters. When she accepted the dude’s proposal, that gave me mixed feelings and I felt bad with not just her but Makar. This literally poor but optimistic and yet timid man spends his only money he has just to spent on her because he wants to support her. And I feel bad for him and he’s desperate plead for her, which turns into a bit of a ramble, which shows his state of mind is at. Also seeing how some of their letters last it makes me wonder how did Russians in the 19th century wrote? Like is it a long piece of paper or like a couple of extra paper? And I imagine the “little mother” is the Russian equivalent of some shoe of endearment? Anyway good story. 8/10
Gotta say this Dostoevsky guy sure knows how to write and make a great quote. I think he writes very dramatically but not distracting but engaging. He’s now I’m new third favourite author. And I’m excited for stuff like the idiot and the brothers karamazov since they are considered his best but also his most famous one. Crime and punishment.
PS I’m writing this past 12 am so please forgive me of my spelling errors.
36 M here while I was out huntin’ I found a group of two dead gangs, I think they made a deal and said deal gone and made sour. Well except for one man who (in Spanish) asked for water. While wondering around I found myself a bag filled with stacked dollars which are enough for me and my wife to live on. And I’m writin’ this at night because well... I didn’t gave said man any water and now I’m thinkin’ how he ain’t dead out there. With how hot it was for this poor Mexican. He asked and didnt received and now I considerin’ myself to give some water. IDK and I’m gonna make an update post very soon and tell whats happenin’.
I want to read Zatanna because I like the image of a stage magician that does actual magic and also the possibilities you can do with magic and fantasy. So I got two comics and planning to read them eventually, but I’m wondering what is there that can make you go; “wow this is a good series and I really like the character and want to see more of her!”. What would you say, what‘s appearing and why should I like the character and wanting her to have her own ongoing series that you think she deserves? It’s something I’m curious about and like to hear what you have to say.
I have been slowly (really slowly) reading the lord of the rings and I’m about halfway through fellowship, and I think so far it’s pretty good… shocking the thing that’s been praised for nearly a century is actually good. While reading I can tell with Tolkien of how much of a good writer he is with the balance of tone and character. Like the spooky and claustrophobia of the old forest and Tom Bombadil welcoming them to his wife and home. Not only don’t I mind because Tolkien is a good writer but also I imagine that his scene is there because Tolkien is trying to emulate the style of European mythology and medieval writing styles. I’m not an expert on myths and medieval literature but that‘s what I’m assuming, sure it’s not streamlined like more modern books I have read but that’s not what this story is going for. So far I much prefer Aragon’s character in the book than the movie, I really enjoy his strong and forward nature. I really like the fear and struggle Frodo is going through but still having the strength and bravery to do it and how eager Sam is for his friend. Bilbo is quite a charming guy. I think it’s funny reading Tolkien’s use of “queer” with the modern use for it. I know what word originally meant and it doesn’t distract my experience. I’m just immature with my humour. I also quite like farmer Maggots character and showing he’s a 3 dimensional who’s willing to stand up against one of the black writers. Like who knew a professor who studies history and mythology would make a good story /s. So far good story with good characters and I can already tell on why this story is so beloved and influential. Because it’s a good story made by the man who cared on what he was writing and wanting to be perfect.
The problem I have is when Frodo and the other hobbits are walking in the woods to the prancing pony. I don’t think it’s bad, but I think it could be a bit shorter. You know the scene after they meet Tom Bombadil and Frodo awakes in a carriage with everyone wearing jewellery? Not a fan of it, feels it’s padding time and distracting them from their journey. I feel like it’s there to make Tom look powerful and having comedic moments of everyone being confused on why they’re wearing jewellery. I wish Legolas was the one who rescued Frodo so we can have a stronger connection with him and Frodo and I don’t like how resilient he was towards the daggers affect and Gandalf’s comment about how strong hobbits are compared to men. Like I get it’s the underdog thing but I think it’s a bit much. I don’t remember what Merry & Pippins character were like, so I give points to the movie.
BTW I’m only talking the 1st movie and the part I’m up to in the book. And I did say it’s taking a long time so I’m probably forgetting something, misremembering and this whole post is what I think so far during my 1st read. It’s not supposed to be my definitive opinion but something that evolves over time and seeing what my thoughts were at the time. I imagine after a few re-reads I get my ultimate opinion on the book. So far is pleasant and engaging read and I want to quickly go back to it. But I also I don’t want to ignore the problems I have with it, I’m not gonna sit here and act it’s this perfect masterpiece that doesn’t any flaws at all. Especially when I think that‘s not what Tolkien would want, the guy would liked to hear the negative as well as the positive. But my opinions are going to change, so maybe on my second reading through I’m might lose some of complaints.
Agree this is worth it!
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Right now I have currently read 12 pages of(my copy is the Picardo collection) Child Of God and I quickly discovered the writing structure in which not only is different amongst his other books. But also books I had read or seen so far, only thing I can think that’s close to something like this book is the famous Russian author; Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Poor Folk. But the difference between them is because Poor Folk is supposed to be about these two people who write letters to each other and we read the story through said letters. So there’s gonna be short parts that only use half of the page. And so I’m wondering on why Child Of God is written like this? Maybe he does this in his other books because I only read Blood Meridian, No Country For Old Men and All The Pretty Horses. Or he wanted to fill out the pages because it’s a short one, despite the fact that Suttree is his 1st book and it’s a thick one. So I’m asking you guys about it. By the way, I’m not saying it’s bad, in fact that means I can more quick read through the book then something like Blood Meridian.