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Flawed, but somehow one of the most romantic stories I've ever read and it's about a woman cheating on her husband. But somehow more than that at the same time. This isn't a story I'll forget anytime soon, that's for sure.
This book has been on my shelves for years and I never had much of any desire to read it. Today, I was considering unhauling some of my TBR shelf, but now that I know I had a hidden gem on there, I think I'll be keeping everything in case I find another hidden gem in the future.
The ending broke my entire heart.
-Book Hugger
This book has been on my shelves for years and I never had much of any desire to read it. Today, I was considering unhauling some of my TBR shelf, but now that I know I had a hidden gem on there, I think I'll be keeping everything in case I find another hidden gem in the future.
The ending broke my entire heart.
-Book Hugger
debated on giving this four stars, but considering i'm using the kleenex that was supposed to be a bookmark to dry my tears right now, i think it's deserving of more.
(but seriously...how fitting is it that i chose to use a kleenex as a bookmark??)
anyway. loved this, probably the ending and beginning more than the middle (which was a little too slow), but honestly?? nothing's caused such an emotional reaction out of me recently that wasn't my reread of radio silence.
- book hugger
(but seriously...how fitting is it that i chose to use a kleenex as a bookmark??)
anyway. loved this, probably the ending and beginning more than the middle (which was a little too slow), but honestly?? nothing's caused such an emotional reaction out of me recently that wasn't my reread of radio silence.
- book hugger
Not necessarily life changing, but an enjoyable read.
I took this from my late aunt and uncle's house (we were cleaning it out after my uncle passed) and honestly even though it's not a favorite, it's nice to have something sentimental of theirs because I was really close with both of them!
-Book Hugger
I took this from my late aunt and uncle's house (we were cleaning it out after my uncle passed) and honestly even though it's not a favorite, it's nice to have something sentimental of theirs because I was really close with both of them!
-Book Hugger
This book is quiet. For having such a long title, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe says so much in few words, says so much in gestures and moments and long silences. It speaks without needing to say anything. And I think that is remarkable.
I read this book in maybe two hours on the PSAT morning (as a senior, school started at 11 for me). Once I started, I couldn't stop. It captivated me in everything that it is. As the title suggests, it's a story about discovery, both of the self and the outer world. It is a story about summers, spent talking and not talking. It is a story about love, but to have that love, both boys have to discover themselves first; they have to discover the secrets of their own worlds before they discover the entire universe's secrets. For Ari, this means learning about his brother, for Dante, this means exploring what it means to be himself.
"Another secret of the universe: Sometimes pain was like a storm that came out of nowhere. The clearest summer could end in a downpour. Could end in lightning and thunder.”
I will admit that I cried (which, given how often I mention this, makes me sound as though I cry a lot reading, but I swear I don't), excessively. This book just...means a lot to me. It's hard to truly express how much a book means to me without 1. giving away the ending and 2. becoming a blubbering mess. I suppose you'll just have to take my word for it.
On the level of technicalities, this book plays off of subtleties. It covers a long period of time, there isn't a lot of actual plot, and some of the scenes felt unnecessary (I got the point of the arm breaking scene, but it felt weirdly placed). However, these are all technicalities, as I said, and at the end of the day, this book's reliance on subtleties and between-the-lines writing saves it. Everything felt under the surface and I love that so much in a piece of literature.
I don't enjoy reading things and having all the answers.
Aristotle and Dante lives up to its name. I think somewhere in this book I too discovered some of the secrets of the universe.
-Book Hugger
I read this book in maybe two hours on the PSAT morning (as a senior, school started at 11 for me). Once I started, I couldn't stop. It captivated me in everything that it is. As the title suggests, it's a story about discovery, both of the self and the outer world. It is a story about summers, spent talking and not talking. It is a story about love, but to have that love, both boys have to discover themselves first; they have to discover the secrets of their own worlds before they discover the entire universe's secrets. For Ari, this means learning about his brother, for Dante, this means exploring what it means to be himself.
"Another secret of the universe: Sometimes pain was like a storm that came out of nowhere. The clearest summer could end in a downpour. Could end in lightning and thunder.”
I will admit that I cried (which, given how often I mention this, makes me sound as though I cry a lot reading, but I swear I don't), excessively. This book just...means a lot to me. It's hard to truly express how much a book means to me without 1. giving away the ending and 2. becoming a blubbering mess. I suppose you'll just have to take my word for it.
On the level of technicalities, this book plays off of subtleties. It covers a long period of time, there isn't a lot of actual plot, and some of the scenes felt unnecessary (I got the point of the arm breaking scene, but it felt weirdly placed). However, these are all technicalities, as I said, and at the end of the day, this book's reliance on subtleties and between-the-lines writing saves it. Everything felt under the surface and I love that so much in a piece of literature.
I don't enjoy reading things and having all the answers.
Aristotle and Dante lives up to its name. I think somewhere in this book I too discovered some of the secrets of the universe.
-Book Hugger
Not my favorite of the series, kinda dragged at parts, but still tons of fun, made me smile, I reminded me why I love PJO :) stay tuned for a full review once I reread the rest of the series
not me crying over this book. not me crying because people are in love. not me having emotions.
Middle-grade isn't really an appealing genre to me, especially because I'm not in the target audience, but I've always loved Kate DiCamillo's books. My mom got me this one back when it came out and I'm sorry to say that it took me this long to pick it up off my shelves (the plot never really spoke to me tbh). However, I wish I had read it when I was younger because I think I would've enjoyed it a lot more and I definitely recommend it to elementary schoolers! When it came out, I think I was still a little above the target age, but anywayyyy this was cute, sweet, and fun!
This book is painfully underhyped, so if you're reading this, take it as a sign that you should support this book and author!!!!
Review to come, I promise :)
Review to come, I promise :)
I do think that I liked the movie more, however, I also think that the last 20 pages of this book made up for every "eh" feeling I had previously. There's something so incredibly impactful about Sam's speech to Charlie that got me in the movie and in the book. While watching the movie, I hadn't been expecting what Sam would say, about how Charlie let things happen to him, about doing what you want in life and not going with what everyone wanted of you. And somehow, even though I'd seen the movie before reading it, I had forgotten what Sam said to him, and was surprised all over again at the end. I had been just as complicit in Charlie's sadness. And...I dunno, but there's something about realizing you have to do what you want in life and enjoy it and everything that really resonates with me.
I know this book is old. I know it's flawed. I know the epistolary format didn't work for me as well. I know I was bored at times. But I also know that this is one of those books that I am never, ever going to forget, even if I never have the emotional strength to reread it.
That's all, I guess.
I don't think I need to recommend this book to anyone because I'm pretty sure I'm the last person on earth to read it, but if you haven't, then yeah, I definitely recommend it.
(I am now also learning that John Green really did rip off Stephen Chbosky's writing style hmm)
-Book Hugger
I know this book is old. I know it's flawed. I know the epistolary format didn't work for me as well. I know I was bored at times. But I also know that this is one of those books that I am never, ever going to forget, even if I never have the emotional strength to reread it.
That's all, I guess.
I don't think I need to recommend this book to anyone because I'm pretty sure I'm the last person on earth to read it, but if you haven't, then yeah, I definitely recommend it.
(I am now also learning that John Green really did rip off Stephen Chbosky's writing style hmm)
-Book Hugger