representation: characters of colour, lesbian side character.
[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of“Pain marks you, but too deep to see.”
representation: characters of colour, lesbian side character.
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★★★★★
This was a fantastic adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale. The art style was absolutely perfect for the story and it was seamlessly told in this condensed version.
trigger warnings: rape, kidnapping, torture (both psychological and physical), police brutality, a totalitarian government, institutionalized misogyny, murder, infant mortality of all kinds, and suicide (trigger warnings taken fromhttps://alphamom.com/parenting/big-ki...)....more
I absolutely loved this. I wish I read this when I was younger. I would have LOVED it and probably would have rated it 5 stars and been super nostalgiI absolutely loved this. I wish I read this when I was younger. I would have LOVED it and probably would have rated it 5 stars and been super nostalgic about it. Alas, I read it for the first time at 23, but it's definitely still magical!...more
If you know me at all, you'll know that I love Anne of Green Gables, so when I saw this graphic novel adaptation on NetGalley, I snatched the opportunIf you know me at all, you'll know that I love Anne of Green Gables, so when I saw this graphic novel adaptation on NetGalley, I snatched the opportunity to read it straight away! I can happily say that this graphic novel version was absolutely, 100% the most PERFECT adaptation I could ever wish for. The illustrations were so stunning they left my mouth hanging open in wonder and the atmosphere of the original Anne text shined through so clearly in this graphic novel version. It's just perfect and I will DEFINITELY be purchasing a copy of my own as soon as it comes out!...more
This was so precious! A little preachy and had some very traditional views in regards to disabilities and such, but the setting and atmosphere of theThis was so precious! A little preachy and had some very traditional views in regards to disabilities and such, but the setting and atmosphere of the book reminded me a lot of Anne of Green Gables and made me so happy <3...more
When I first read this for school 5 years ago I absolutely hated it. I could appreciate what Fitzgerald managed to do wFirst read: 2011
Reread: 13/7/16
When I first read this for school 5 years ago I absolutely hated it. I could appreciate what Fitzgerald managed to do with this novel in highlighting how superficial people are, which results in their unhappiness, but I still find this novel boring. I kept having to rewind the audiobook because I'd just zone out through a lack of interest. However, his writing is beautiful even if it was a little detached (which was probably done on purpose). Very mixed feelings about this classic, but I'm glad I reread it now that I can understand it more....more
"What matters it, that, all around, Danger, and guilt, and darkness lie, If but within our bosom's bound We hold a bright, untroubled sky, Warm with te"What matters it, that, all around, Danger, and guilt, and darkness lie, If but within our bosom's bound We hold a bright, untroubled sky, Warm with ten thousand mingled rays Of suns that know no winter days? "
Emily's poetry is beautiful and haunting, but I definitely enjoyed some more than others!
I can't wait to see the movie 'Love and Friendship', based on Lady Susan! It looks fantastic!I can't wait to see the movie 'Love and Friendship', based on Lady Susan! It looks fantastic!...more
DNF - I read around 5 of the stories and have concluded that fairytales just aren't for me.
Around the Year in 52 Books Challenge Notes: - 30. A fairytaDNF - I read around 5 of the stories and have concluded that fairytales just aren't for me.
Around the Year in 52 Books Challenge Notes: - 30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own...more
“The ties that bind us to life are tougher than you imagine, or than any one can who has not felt how roughly they may be pulled without breaking.”“The ties that bind us to life are tougher than you imagine, or than any one can who has not felt how roughly they may be pulled without breaking.”
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★★★.5
This was... fine? Definitely lacks the magic of Jane Eyre for me but I liked it way more than Wuthering Heights. I much preferred Anne's other book, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
trigger warnings: loss of siblings in infancy, mention of animal abuse and killing of animals, loss of a loved one.
Reading this biography was like being punched in the gut over and over. Charlotte was a revolutionary, a catalyst for change, not only in fiction, butReading this biography was like being punched in the gut over and over. Charlotte was a revolutionary, a catalyst for change, not only in fiction, but also in how people perceive others. I am so moved by the Brontë's story that I feel I have been forever changed. I swear I will visit you one day Charlotte and weep at your grave, my soul sister. <3 (okay, that was a little dramatic, but GUYS SRSLY)....more
“You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it“You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”
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★★★★
EDIT - this has definitely been growing on me the longer i think about it, so i've upped my rating! ---------------------- this was... fine??? I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I read it as a kid, but alas, for 26 year old me, it's just alright!
trigger warnings: cyclone, animal deaths (not that traumatic), a giant ass spider....more
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