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ARC gifted by the publisher
Powerful poems about the violence in Gaza and longing for Palestine. I love his poetry because it’s very easy to read yet the emotional resonance is strong. A timely and urgent collection that deserves all our attention
Powerful poems about the violence in Gaza and longing for Palestine. I love his poetry because it’s very easy to read yet the emotional resonance is strong. A timely and urgent collection that deserves all our attention
Gifted by the publisher
A very surface level book with lack of world building and character development. I thought I was reading a children’s book. Unfortunately, this goes down as my least fav read of the year
A very surface level book with lack of world building and character development. I thought I was reading a children’s book. Unfortunately, this goes down as my least fav read of the year
3.75/5 finished copy gifted by the publisher
a lonely office worker forms a friendship with the copier in her office and starts opening up to it. COPY is a "weird" story that grew on me. The premise feels silly at first, but as I got to know the FMC, I saw myself in her—how replaceable I am, how hard it is to form authentic bonds at workplaces, and maybe my computer is my only real friend lol. Veldman perfectly captures the disillusionment and loneliness of entry-level workers while writing with deep empathy and light humor
a lonely office worker forms a friendship with the copier in her office and starts opening up to it. COPY is a "weird" story that grew on me. The premise feels silly at first, but as I got to know the FMC, I saw myself in her—how replaceable I am, how hard it is to form authentic bonds at workplaces, and maybe my computer is my only real friend lol. Veldman perfectly captures the disillusionment and loneliness of entry-level workers while writing with deep empathy and light humor
3.5/5 arc gifted by the publisher
short stories of Mexican women tacking different aspects of life across socioeconomic classes, from those in poverty to drug lords and assassins. While the women in each story are in various financial situations, they all face violence perpetrated by men. Of course, one's ability to tackle these problems is associated with money, but it's still heartbreaking to realize that no woman is safe when men get away with their crimes. The writing is straightforward and sometimes more conversational, so readers who don't like swearing might find it too much in specific stories. My favorites are Yuliana, Playing with Fire, and La Huesera
short stories of Mexican women tacking different aspects of life across socioeconomic classes, from those in poverty to drug lords and assassins. While the women in each story are in various financial situations, they all face violence perpetrated by men. Of course, one's ability to tackle these problems is associated with money, but it's still heartbreaking to realize that no woman is safe when men get away with their crimes. The writing is straightforward and sometimes more conversational, so readers who don't like swearing might find it too much in specific stories. My favorites are Yuliana, Playing with Fire, and La Huesera
This is a book where I can see why it’s written this way and it’s literary merit but didn’t enjoy being in the MC’s head. As the title implies, this is a deeply depressing and angry book about a man returning home to care for his brother dying from AIDS.
There’s a lot of misogyny and racism and the MC is at a very dark place that he uses very disregarded words to describe everything from the church, politicians, to his mother. But in contrast, there’s a deep devotion and love for his brother. One can interpret the MC’d anger and despair toward others as a reflection of his inner struggle. For what is more painful than seeing a close sibling wither away from a terminal disease (at the time)?
ABYSS is described as autobiographical, and it just made me wonder if the author is okay
There’s a lot of misogyny and racism and the MC is at a very dark place that he uses very disregarded words to describe everything from the church, politicians, to his mother. But in contrast, there’s a deep devotion and love for his brother. One can interpret the MC’d anger and despair toward others as a reflection of his inner struggle. For what is more painful than seeing a close sibling wither away from a terminal disease (at the time)?
ABYSS is described as autobiographical, and it just made me wonder if the author is okay
4.75/5
A timely story about book banning, the power of imagination, and the importance of collective memory. The writing is very easy to read coupled with a fast-paced plot-driven quality. I devoured this and loved it!
A timely story about book banning, the power of imagination, and the importance of collective memory. The writing is very easy to read coupled with a fast-paced plot-driven quality. I devoured this and loved it!