A humanities girl masquerading as an engineering student. 🎭
I am in love with the following things, in no particular order: wilted flowers pressed between book pages, Gameboy Advance emulators, unrequited affection, and writing. I pick up whatever books I get my hands on.
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The book was all right. However, I didn't take with me anything that stood out.
"Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you," may have been an over-promise. While you CAN thrive as a person with ADHD, autism, Asperger's, etc., you'll definitely need something more than this book.
If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast …
Amazing imagery. It felt quite different from the first book, as this one delved more into the philosophy of the series. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy made me familiar to the author's style of absurd humor, so perhaps that is part of the reason why I did not find The Restaurant at the End of the Universe as startingly funny. It's a great book nonetheless, and I'll be thinking of it more for sure.
"Why ADHD could be the key to your success. For decades physicians delivered the diagnosis …
I see this as the ADHD book for people who are in a good socio-economic position, haha; or otherwise already has some sort of padding to support success and lessen the blow of failures. The book is inspiring, in some way, but I don't think it's inclusive for all people with ADHD. This would, however, be a good addition if you're already reading other books about the condition.
'Hey, you sass that hoopy Ford Prefect? There's a frood who really knows where his …
Many times in the past, I've come across a sci-fi novel, read the first few pages, and said, "fuck it, it's not for me." In fact, I don't think I'd ever read this Douglas Adams novel had someone not once told me that the answer to Life, The Universe, and Everything was found in this book. I was ten then. Nine years later, here I am. I don't have much words: it's amazing. It lived up to the expectations I've built over years of curiosity, and that's saying a lot for someone who's not usually a fan of its genre. Definitely a 5/5.
Aldous Huxley's profoundly important classic of world literature, Brave New World is a searching vision …
I was pretty disappointed at the book considering its status as a classic must-read. I think it's, fine, just fine. A rather fair warning to the future generations of the extremities of pleasure and the deprivation of freedom and all ill feelings. The world presented in this book is one of utmost neutrality - no religion, no art, no sickness, no passion. Social classes aren't seen as oppressive limits to man, but as the foundation of societal stability. It's a dystopia wherein concepts of individuality and freedom are unknown to the population to keep them dumb and happy.
While the book explores mankind without its humanity — a striking concept — it does so in a dry, uninspired way of writing. As a commentary and a warning, it does fine. But as a work of literature, it feels rather drab. The relationships of the characters were flat, and the sudden …
I was pretty disappointed at the book considering its status as a classic must-read. I think it's, fine, just fine. A rather fair warning to the future generations of the extremities of pleasure and the deprivation of freedom and all ill feelings. The world presented in this book is one of utmost neutrality - no religion, no art, no sickness, no passion. Social classes aren't seen as oppressive limits to man, but as the foundation of societal stability. It's a dystopia wherein concepts of individuality and freedom are unknown to the population to keep them dumb and happy.
While the book explores mankind without its humanity — a striking concept — it does so in a dry, uninspired way of writing. As a commentary and a warning, it does fine. But as a work of literature, it feels rather drab. The relationships of the characters were flat, and the sudden shift of focus from one supposed main character to another was executed poorly. Overall, the work felt incomplete.
Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns …
I almost gave up the book halfway, but I'm glad I pushed through. It's a quick morning read, but I'm sure it can be influential to someone reading this at a transitional point in their life.
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The book is a fable, and it does introduce the reader to some level of philosophy. However, I am disappointed that it did not dig deeper into the human experience. I found many of the "philosophy" largely pretentious due to the way they were presented at face-value.
Love was a central theme to the protagonist's motivation, but the way in which love was presented in the book was at best, shallow and uninspired; and at worst, downright misogynist. It was a shame that the women presented in the book had no personality and life beyond their interactions with the male protagonist. Dialogues were unrealistic all throughout.
What compelled me most about the book, …
I almost gave up the book halfway, but I'm glad I pushed through. It's a quick morning read, but I'm sure it can be influential to someone reading this at a transitional point in their life.
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The book is a fable, and it does introduce the reader to some level of philosophy. However, I am disappointed that it did not dig deeper into the human experience. I found many of the "philosophy" largely pretentious due to the way they were presented at face-value.
Love was a central theme to the protagonist's motivation, but the way in which love was presented in the book was at best, shallow and uninspired; and at worst, downright misogynist. It was a shame that the women presented in the book had no personality and life beyond their interactions with the male protagonist. Dialogues were unrealistic all throughout.
What compelled me most about the book, however, is its commentary on the relationship of man and nature. The powerful imagery towards the end has, in some way, made up for some of the book's shortcomings. It left me to wonder on some things.
It's bad, but not that bad, I'll say. I can see how different people can derive different insights after reading The Alchemist. And due to that, perhaps, it's worth the hype. Even though it's not a good book in the literal sense, its value is in its potential to inspire someone to chase their dreams and aspirations.
Presents advice on how to gain personal freedom by following the wisdom of the Toltecs.
I can see how someone's life may improve by consistently following the four agreements, and I guess that's what makes the book valuable. Maybe I'd appreciate it when I'm older. Honestly though, the writing is terrible.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father …
The Giving Tree is an American children's picture book written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. First published in 1964 by …
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Hebrew: קיצור תולדות האנושות, [Ḳitsur toldot ha-enoshut]) is a book by Yuval Noah Harari, …
Everything Handmaids wear is red: the colour of blood, which defines us.
Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of …
Disturbing and gripping. I was surprised to find reference to Edgar Allan Poe's Annabel Lee in Nabokov's banned work. Overall, a unique story on a deranged man and a tragic childhood.
