I’m bad at introductions but let’s state the obvious! I’ll review the books I’ve read in the first half of the year. I’ve read about 14 books and two I haven’t finished yet and will reread them for the next half.
These won’t be in order but with every book, I’ll say my opinion and rate them from 1-10. Note: I am an amateur reviewer. I don’t say things in detail I just put what I feel so I’m sorry if advanced if it felt lacking.
Another note: I curse. a lot.
The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante
Rating: 5/10
It’s not that I didn’t like it. The way she writes makes you feel everything intensely but it felt dragged out. Now I understand that that’s perhaps what she wanted to do but it wasn’t memorable for me.
Now, the book Frantumaglia: A writers journey. Is a book of her reflections, letters, and interviews. That was enchanting and I was mesmerized by the way she thinks. Everything in that book is quotable.
The Art of Racing in The Rain by Garth Stein
Rating: 10/10
The book had me on an emotional rollercoaster. A lot of the times I’d stop breathing in anticipation of what’s next. It’s about a dog’s life and damn it. It ruined me.
To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
Rating: 8/10
I remember it was my favorite book when I was 14 years old but now that I’ve reread it I’m still impressed and I can tell why it’s an important book. However, I felt like it was missing something. The end was amazing, I won’t say spoilers, lol. The character developments were also bomb. I don’t know, I’m not as attached to it as before. But can’t wait to read her other book.
Love Her Wild by Atticus
Rating: 6/10
A little-overrated poetry book. A lot of his stuff is quotable for sure. A lot tattooed his words. I love his book layout. It’s outstanding. I hoped for more. Something more than two-dimensional meaning. Nonetheless, it was targeted to the right people.
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Rating: 10/10
I’m giving this a full rating because Walter Isaacson is my favorite biographer. The way the history is narrated and all the information in order and concise makes me happy. Einstein’s life.. well. I read this when I was younger and I looked up to him but after reading it again I want to stab him a bit. It’s worth a read, though. Biographies are easier heard than read.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Rating 10/10
DONT WATCH THE MOVIE. It belittled the book in every aspect. This book is my bible, I would memorize it if I could. There’s a quote that I carry with me “Humans haunt me.” Enough said. You need to read this if you haven’t already.
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
Rating: 9/10
It’s a psychological thriller-ish type thing. I died. the first half of the book you go like oh this is fucked up but I can deal with it. The second half you go like am I reading this correctly. oh, my god. and then ……. you end up finishing it going like what the actual fuck.
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Rating: 8/10
Great book. I felt that it carried me with it during its journey. It’s not my favorite way of narrating nor is it my cup of tea in a genre but I enjoyed it.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Rating: 5/10
I kept saying let something happen, let something happen, and it never did.
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Rating: 3/10
the only reason I give it a three is that I loved seeing the perspective of teenage boys describing girls. The book as a whole though? I find no meaning. Nothing. It frustrated me beyond belief. I was so angry when I finished it.
Kafka on The Shore By Haruki Murakami
Rating: 8/10
It’s worth a read. Confusing at first but it opens up to you like a blossoming sunflower. It incorporated everything I love in a book. Trueness, good history, connection, awe and what the actual fuck. I still don’t understand it but I’m very okay with that and I can’t wait to read more books of his.
Inflourescence by Mecca-Amirah Jackson
Rating: 7/10
It’s a self-published poetry book but its so polished that I have tremendous respect for her. A lot of her poems just hit me, some I wished she’d put more soul in and some hoped they’d explain what I’m feeling. I am proud of her as a fellow writer. She also published a new book called Night-Bloomer. It’s on Amazon so please do check it out.
for Inflorescence click here.
Why a Poem? By Bird
Finally, me. I’ve published this book on February and took about a year’s effort and pain. Am I proud of it? Yes. Could I do better? Definitely. It was the first to test the waters and they were quite salty, haha. I do like what I’ve written and I hope my words reach out to more people!
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