The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
I’m not sure why I didn’t like this one as much as his other
books. It must have had something to do with Brett’s character, I just don’t believe
all these men would be in love with her. I can’t remember how she was described
physically but her personality was just annoying. I’m honestly not sure why any
of them even liked her, let alone fought over her. At least she wasn’t a
submissive non-thing like the women he usually writes, there is always that.
6/10
Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett
I can’t say enough good things about the Discworld novels, I
just enjoy them so much. When I read the earlier ones I thought the wizards
were great and obviously The Luggage is still my favourite character and I was
worried I wasn’t going to like all the stories about The Watch, but I think
they might actually be my favourite ones. You’ve still got your magical
characters here too. I do like the storyline about Angua (part-time werewolf)
and Carrot (human/dwarf), I hope she realises that she shouldn't just leave him
because she thinks he can’t handle her being a werewolf. Hopefully they show up
in other ones so I can find out.
8/10
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Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
Really enjoyed this book. For some reason when I think about
it, I seem to just picture colours. It was beautifully written and at no point felt
like too much. I wasn’t a fan of Florentino Ariza, his ridiculous obsession
with Fermina Daza that lasted over half a century was annoying and a bit
creepy. After she returned from being away for a while and she saw him, what
she said to him was so harsh but wonderfully honest. I’m not entirely sure how
he could’ve kept pining for her after that, I’d have been heartbroken.
"Today, when I saw you, I realised that what is between us is nothing more than an illusion."
8/10
* Baby not included.
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