Samia
This was quite a mental trip for me. Definitely a psychological fuck which only space time related books can bring you. The story of a boy in different stages of his life, intertwines the idol he admire, his identity, and the way trauma can carry throughout the years and change us in different forms. I really enjoyed this book because it made me stop and think. And now that I've finished I'm thinking and thinking about the book as a whole and how all the pieces fit together. Highly recommend for readers that want something cerebral and thought provoking.
I liked the book but I didn't love it...it did feels a little removed and while it leaves room to ponder it also makes me think of all the other time traveling paradox books I've read and only appears alright. I saw that other readers said her other books supplement a depth for this one so I'll definitely read those.
I don't even know where to begin. This book is a compilation of a lot of pressing issue not only in India but all around the world about the abuse and torture of women. The basis lies in the archaic values of honor in which women are the property of men and beneath all. This book was so emotional to be being an Indian American and I felt a kinship with SMITA where she longed for a connection to india but also couldn't deny the problems and vulgarity that lay there especially for women. This is a must read for any immigraient kids out there that have parents who left their countries for a better life.
Amazing read. This gave me so much more information regarding the horror of Ted Bundy, his life, his personalities, and a sense of great sadness looking at the sheer amount of women he murdered. He became such an important study source for researchers and investigators and honestly got what he wanted- notoriety. Even now we still all know who he is and continually learn about him I'm different ways. He created a generation of cult like fans and possible new serial killers. His victims, some never identified, sadly didn't stand a chance. It's chilling to see how normal and educated he appears, how friendly and charismatic. I recommend reading this and watching his court case as you get to that part because it really solidified to me how jarring it was to people that he was a killer. This is better than any Netflix documentary and provides well rounded information that make it all make some sort of sense. Highly recommend to read.
Holy crap this book was AMAZING!! Like throw together a thriller sure but a time traveling thriller? The layers and completist of the thought is stupendous and so cerebral, as the author likes to say about Todd. Whenever something happens in life, there is a series of events that have led up to them, most that human beings don't tend to remember. But when Jen goes backwards through time to save her son she experiences all the big and little changes leading up to his crime and changes them through such small simple changes. This book really reeled me in and I highly recommend for anyone who likes a little psychological mind puzzle. It's so entertaining and honestly I'm not the biggest fan of the main character Jen until much later in the book when she stops making everything about herself. Please please read it you won't regret it!!
What an amazing and powerful book. I highly recommend as a way to get inside the head of a specific realm of psychiatry- forensics. The question of do people in jail deserve mental healthcare and advancement is embodied in every chapter of this book where Dr. Adshead recalls various patients she worked with and her experiences and lessons learned with each of them in the setting of a psychiatric hospital for those in jail and in jails themselves. Her recalling of her experiences and lessons learned are so deep and genuine you find yourself being captivated and thoughtfully assessing each chapter of the book (each chapter is a patient she recalls). This was such a insightful read and had helped me think about the criminal institutions and humanize the people that are in there. 100% recommend !
Grady Hendrix is a genius and amazing writer. I love thé wit of this book blended into the sheer horror of it all told from the perspective of the 1990s housewives. Not only doesn't he include mystery and horror but he also integrates racial and gender discrimination common at that time in the south, the roles of wives and husbands, the ignorance of southern white society and the common themes of motherhood all women should share. Highly recommend this as a fun horror read that has some humor in it.
This book was so scary in the weirdest way I totally didn't expect the ending at all! Definitely a wild thriller that feels like it's giving you answers but really you just have a ton of questions that get wrapped up together in a neat little bow by the end. I loved that there were multiple perspectives as well and now I'm thinking back at why certain characters were chosen for their point of views. Definitely gunna read her new book too.
This book is fantastic. It is heartbreaking. It is infuriating, confusing, and so hopeful and beautiful. These chapters are like little stores captured in random moments of so many peoples lives, feeling like a mess of confusion until it hits you that they're all connected and they all make something whole together. The title of this book really gives a clear meaning to me after I finished the last chapter. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to challenge their way of thinking and seeing the possibilities of this world- all surrounded by beauty and science.
This was my first full read if a Stephen king book and since it was written under his Alia's, Richard Bachman, there was definitely a different vibe to it. In the introduction, King talks about how Bachman is a representation of him that is more cruel and horrific in other ways than his typical books. I agree with it the whole novel gave me the creeps. It's like reading The Giver only the dystopic terror is amplified ten-fold. It truly felt like a long walk to even finish this book but I would recommend this as a good read to escape- it definitely gives you that.
This book was spectacular! Such a unique concept abojt horror and slasher films and humor. I really hated the main character for most of the book until the end because she was so neurotic but that was kind of the point right ? I really didn't see the ending coming the way it did with Skye which was really well done. Highly recommend this if you're into thrillers and want a taste of something unique !
I thought this was going to suck the second I real Alaska and girl moving there - seemed like a. Twilight dupe. But I'm happy to say I was wrong. Looking forward to the next book to see all the character development. I really hope this series had a good female lead that's powerful and redeems the vampire romances
This book is a puzzle that cannot be solved. A reflection on what humanity really is, what does it mean to be a woman? I enjoyed the book because it frustrates me- it never gave me a name or face or story as to WHY these women were imprisoned. The why of it all shows you where you stand in terms of what you think about humanity. What you think hope is. I found it hard, like the author, to shed the seed of hope in my heart that there will be some resolution or some explanation for the women and especially the main character, who doesn't even have a name of of her own. Great literary book that makes you stop and think about the unknown.
This book was AWESOME!! I had no idea who the killer was until literally the end it was well written. I really hated the husband but I think that was the point and it was in a great way a hyper feminine novel about not tolerating shit from men. I think it feeds that little psycho killer version of ourself to take care of a problem and get away with it.
I kind of liked it but mostly didn't find this book impressive. I'm a huge thriller reader and this just seemed so corny to me and a little out of the element of the author like she said. The romance part was great but the main character Lowen is consistently irritating along with the husband who fully knows he shouldn't be messing around with her. Her complete disregard for his wife also threw me off and I felt like it was so crazy that they got away with murder that easily and nothing was followed up on afterwards. I think this would make a crazy movie or show but I just didn't feel impressed with the book. Maybe I'll try one of her romance novels and see if that feels more authentic ?
