Reviews and Comments

This was one of the wildest books I've read this year. A great mix of novel, non-fiction essays and almost poetic chapters. It makes for an interesting read and every other chapter gave me a new inspiration to read up on a new concept I've never heard of.

It's also eco-socialist wish-fulfillment. What if we could just convince some of the most central powerful institutions to just try? To actually implement the systemic changes needed to get through the climate crisis? And do away with capitalism in the process?

I really liked it. It's not all rosy glasses, it's actually pretty brutal. But at the end of it all, it's hopeful. I think we need that right now - I certainly do.

One of those books you pick up and you can't put down again until you're done. Absolutely amazing 🤯

Riveting. I've read the short story, so I knew the plot. But I still couldn't help but cry. The premise is a stroke of genius and the execution excellent. You can't help but love the Charlie. Definite recommendation.

This is the first thing I've read from Dickens. His prose is unbearable. But the writing overall is surprisingly good. The characters are interesting, the plot is well constructed, the themes are well represented. Probably shouldn't be as surprised, given how successful he was, but yes, well deserved.

Jeez, this one's depressing…

A very frank and open first-person account of the kinds of pressure the patriarchy puts on men and the damages this can do to them and others. If you heard and are irritated by the term "toxic masculinity", this is an absolute reading recommendation - because what the author talks about in this book is exactly what is meant by it.

I think this book can serve as an important first step in building a positive male identity, by first deconstructing the existing damaging one.

I might read mostly speculative fiction, but YA still has a special place in my heart for making me feel all the feelings ♥ Great book, I love the protagonist.

Not finishing this, I think. Might try again at another time, but right now, I'm not really getting anything out of it.

Extremely unlike any other Brandon Sanderson book, but very enjoyable. Sanderson writes from the perspective of Hoid, which ends in a whimsical, fairy tale like novel.

The premise of this series (which I don't want to say, as it is kind of a spoiler) is incredibly fun. If you are a scientifically minded person and/or interested in fantasy, this book is going to tickle you in all the right spots.

Hauntingly beautiful. A love-letter to the written word.

I've read over 70 books in 2022 and this one is my favorite. Can't recommend it highly enough, go read it.

Trying another audiobook

Continuing to work my way through the Hainish Cycle…