Poignant, but awkwardly paced. This may be my own misperception of what this book was about. I thought it'd be a life-spanning memoir, but it instead revolves around the author's wrenching loss while he was in college. I've always enjoyed Hua Hsu's work at the New Yorker, but I'm not sure I'd recommend this book. It's a hard thing to say about something so personal and heartfelt, but it remains true.
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Chris Mayes finished reading Stay True by Hua Hsu
From the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu, a gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the …
Chris Mayes wants to read Foghorn (Classics Stories of Ray Bradbury) by Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury: Foghorn (Classics Stories of Ray Bradbury) (Paperback, 1987, Creative Education)
A prehistoric reptilian monster seeking another of its own kind rises from the sea when …
Not currently reading this, so I'm re-shelving.
Chris Mayes wants to read Immune by Philipp Dettmer
A gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you …
John Green recommended it, and I only have a broad understanding of how the immune system works.
Chris Mayes started reading Stay True by Hua Hsu
From the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu, a gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the …
Someone mentioned enjoying this memoir, and I do like his New Yorker essays, so I'll give it a try.
Chris Mayes rated Prophet: 4 stars
Chris Mayes finished reading Prophet by Sin Blaché
A well-written pulpy thriller. More promising at the start than it finished, but still a worthwhile read.
Chris Mayes started reading Prophet by Sin Blaché
Saw a recommendation for this, and I did like "H is for Hawk."
Chris Mayes started reading The stories of John Cheever. by John Cheever
The stories of John Cheever. by John Cheever
The complete collection of John Cheever’s published short stories.
Chris Mayes rated Deep South : four seasons on back roads: 4 stars
Chris Mayes finished reading Deep South : four seasons on back roads by Paul Theroux
Mainly a collection of travel anecdotes, mostly depressing. Does not improve my impression of Southern culture.
Chris Mayes started reading Deep South : four seasons on back roads by Paul Theroux
Chris Mayes finished reading Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
Marra — a shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter — is relieved not to be married off …
A bit YA for my taste, but the magical aspects of the story were entertaining.
Chris Mayes rated Nettle & Bone: 3 stars
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
Marra — a shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter — is relieved not to be married off for the sake of her …
Chris Mayes rated Simple Sashiko: 5 stars
Susan Briscoe: Simple Sashiko (2016, David & Charles Publishers)
Simple Sashiko by Susan Briscoe
Learn the big stitch technique of Sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects. Big stitches are used to create …