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“Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the color of the sea and were cheerful and undefeated.”
What a perfect day to read my first Hemingway book - the author's 121st birth anniversary.
This is a simple story that is written in a simple language. But it hits you like a tide (pun intended). You think that the old man is stupid to not let the fish go even after so much struggle. But you also understand why he doesn't want to. I loved the relationship between the old man and the young boy, Santiago and Manolin.
Highly recommend this book to everyone!
"You did not kill the fish only to keep alive and to sell for food, he thought. You killed him for pride and because you are a fisherman. You loved him when he was alive and you loved him after. If you love him, it is not a sin to kill him. Or is it more?"
My first Hemingway was a resounding success and I can't wait to read more of his books.
Happy birthday, sir.
What a perfect day to read my first Hemingway book - the author's 121st birth anniversary.
This is a simple story that is written in a simple language. But it hits you like a tide (pun intended). You think that the old man is stupid to not let the fish go even after so much struggle. But you also understand why he doesn't want to. I loved the relationship between the old man and the young boy, Santiago and Manolin.
Highly recommend this book to everyone!
"You did not kill the fish only to keep alive and to sell for food, he thought. You killed him for pride and because you are a fisherman. You loved him when he was alive and you loved him after. If you love him, it is not a sin to kill him. Or is it more?"
My first Hemingway was a resounding success and I can't wait to read more of his books.
Happy birthday, sir.
Loved it! It so easily blends fantasy and magic with the current political senario and racism and social justice, in the town of Portland . It is a beautiful story about finding your place in the world. I loved the two main characters, Tavia and Effie, and Wallace too :)
The reason this wasn't a five star read is the myth-building was a bit confusing and felt incomplete. I wanted to know more about the sprites and how they work, especially since they play such an important role in the story. I also wanted to know how the world functions with all these magical beings roaming around, and what role they had in the world history. The pace was also slow at times. Also, what happened to Camilla? What happened to Naema? There are many unresolved plot points in the book.
However once you reach the 50% mark, the story becomes really captivating and moving. A lot of plot points are explained after this point. Although a little disappointed with the ending, I am glad I read it.
The reason this wasn't a five star read is the myth-building was a bit confusing and felt incomplete. I wanted to know more about the sprites and how they work, especially since they play such an important role in the story. I also wanted to know how the world functions with all these magical beings roaming around, and what role they had in the world history. The pace was also slow at times. Also, what happened to Camilla? What happened to Naema? There are many unresolved plot points in the book.
However once you reach the 50% mark, the story becomes really captivating and moving. A lot of plot points are explained after this point. Although a little disappointed with the ending, I am glad I read it.
A family in Pune, trying to find a new source of income. An empty room with a separate entrance that still smells of the balm used by the now dead grandparents. A young, handsome paying guest. A closeted young man and his sister in love with the same man.⠀
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I finished this book less than an hour ago. But I am still half immersed in that world. Cobalt Blue is a beautiful, lyrical story of love and heartbreak, of passion and betrayal.⠀
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The book is divided into two parts. The first, narrated by the brother, Tanay, is addressed to the unnamed paying guest. It is a monologue, fluid and repetitive, trying to make sense of why his lover eloped with his sister. The second, narrated by the sister, Anuja, is in the form of diary entries. It begins six months after she ran away with the elusive paying guest, who has not left her without any reason or warning. She deals with her depression and suicidal thoughts by writing in her diary, as suggested by her psychiatrist.⠀
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While both the siblings went through heartbreaking betrayals, Anuja still has the support (somewhat) of her family. Tanay, on the other hand, has to deal with his feelings on his own because he is not out to his family. To them, he is just sad that his sister ran away.⠀
This book is about love and heartbreak, passion and betrayal. But more than that it is about self discovery, it is about family and society, it is about hiding your identity from your loved ones, it is about depression and self love. ⠀
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The book gives no neat ending, rather it leaves you with more questions than answers. For me this was an added charm that made the characters and their story more real and thus more painful.⠀
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It is a beautiful coming of age story that deals with homosexuality in such a mature way. The prose will sweep you off your feet. Special mention for the amazing translation done by Jerry Pinto. It is eloquent and refined, and keeps the delicate emotions intact. Highly recommend!
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I finished this book less than an hour ago. But I am still half immersed in that world. Cobalt Blue is a beautiful, lyrical story of love and heartbreak, of passion and betrayal.⠀
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The book is divided into two parts. The first, narrated by the brother, Tanay, is addressed to the unnamed paying guest. It is a monologue, fluid and repetitive, trying to make sense of why his lover eloped with his sister. The second, narrated by the sister, Anuja, is in the form of diary entries. It begins six months after she ran away with the elusive paying guest, who has not left her without any reason or warning. She deals with her depression and suicidal thoughts by writing in her diary, as suggested by her psychiatrist.⠀
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While both the siblings went through heartbreaking betrayals, Anuja still has the support (somewhat) of her family. Tanay, on the other hand, has to deal with his feelings on his own because he is not out to his family. To them, he is just sad that his sister ran away.⠀
This book is about love and heartbreak, passion and betrayal. But more than that it is about self discovery, it is about family and society, it is about hiding your identity from your loved ones, it is about depression and self love. ⠀
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The book gives no neat ending, rather it leaves you with more questions than answers. For me this was an added charm that made the characters and their story more real and thus more painful.⠀
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It is a beautiful coming of age story that deals with homosexuality in such a mature way. The prose will sweep you off your feet. Special mention for the amazing translation done by Jerry Pinto. It is eloquent and refined, and keeps the delicate emotions intact. Highly recommend!
I LOVED IT! And I miss it already! This book was 1535 pages long and I still wished it had gone longer!!
(A more coherent review to come)
(A more coherent review to come)
I am crying to much to write a review atm, but DAMN!!! This was a masterpiece! I loved loved it. I am both excited and scared of what fresh horrors TBG would bring.