Caeruleum
Liked the atmosphere and the characterization. Interesting seeing the dynamics between the characters unfold. If you like books with an unreliable main character/narrator, you might like it.
Liked the atmosphere and the characterization. Interesting seeing the dynamics between the characters unfold. If you like books with an unreliable main character/narrator, you might like it.
It's not super well written and really didn't live up to my expectations, but it was a nice read with some interesting details and symbolism. I think it was quite important for its time, even if it isn't beautifully written.
It's not super well written and really didn't live up to my expectations, but it was a nice read with some interesting details and symbolism. I think it was quite important for its time, even if it isn't beautifully written.
I enjoyed it. It's not as well written as the other famous dystopias it's compared to, but I think its themes are more relevant.
The characters are usually pretty annoying (which is 100% understandable given the setting), but I really like John. He's one of my favorite characters I've read recently.
I enjoyed it. It's not as well written as the other famous dystopias it's compared to, but I think its themes are more relevant.
The characters are usually pretty annoying (which is 100% understandable given the setting), but I really like John. He's one of my favorite characters I've read recently.
Pop science at its worst
Pop science at its worst
Good book. There's a reason they teach it as “intro to symbolism” in high school.
Good book. There's a reason they teach it as “intro to symbolism” in high school.
masterful atmosphere and visceral descriptions but hampered by weak characterization. relies too heavily on the gross-factor
masterful atmosphere and visceral descriptions but hampered by weak characterization. relies too heavily on the gross-factor
i love kafka
a slow, piecewise death.
beautiful piece of writing.
a slow, piecewise death.
beautiful piece of writing.
tastefully gruesome and emotionally touching. themes are poignant but rehashed. dialogue is weak and the side characters feel somewhat contrived, but overall a good read.
tastefully gruesome and emotionally touching. themes are poignant but rehashed. dialogue is weak and the side characters feel somewhat contrived, but overall a good read.