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Bertrand Bonello recommended Steak (2007) in Movies (curated)
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated OK Computer by Radiohead in Music
Aug 1, 2017
BookCritics (259 KP) rated The Ministry of Utmost Happiness in Books
Jun 2, 2017
This book, only second from Roy's stable in the last twenty years, retains the metaphorical music that she used to fair rapture in her first book. The descriptions, spring to live with her subtle touch
Critic- Seemita Das
Original Score- 3 out of 5
Read Review: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/book-review-the-ministry-of-utmost-happiness-is-a-melancholic-wail-out-of-a-war-torn-land/articleshow/58910772.cms
Original Score- 3 out of 5
Read Review: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/book-review-the-ministry-of-utmost-happiness-is-a-melancholic-wail-out-of-a-war-torn-land/articleshow/58910772.cms
Zuky the BookBum (15 KP) rated The White-Throated Transmigrant in Books
Mar 15, 2018
This one was a strange read. It didnt have much of a storyline to it, but I still felt melancholic after reading it.
This story is reminiscent of going through something shocking and coming out the other side of it lost and alone. I like it but it was very sad and made me feel lonely.
Sad, slightly creepy and slow moving, this one is definitely not something you want to pick up after a traumatic event.
This story is reminiscent of going through something shocking and coming out the other side of it lost and alone. I like it but it was very sad and made me feel lonely.
Sad, slightly creepy and slow moving, this one is definitely not something you want to pick up after a traumatic event.
Lauren Wolkstein recommended Paris, Texas (1984) in Movies (curated)
Ben Watt recommended On Another Level by Los Hermanos in Music (curated)
Matias Pineiro recommended Flores (2017) in Movies (curated)
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Human Acts in Books
Sep 13, 2017
A sombre and beautifully written outlook on a South Korean massacre
Once again Han Kang has written a haunting piece of literature very different from her award-winning debut novel The Vegetarian.
The intricate meshing of narratives of several stories across generations explains the disturbing effects of the Gwangju uprising - South Korea's Tiananmen Square massacre. There are elements of spirits attempting to reach friends and family members after being killed by government forces. The language is melancholic and beautiful, and entire story is an absolute tragedy.
The intricate meshing of narratives of several stories across generations explains the disturbing effects of the Gwangju uprising - South Korea's Tiananmen Square massacre. There are elements of spirits attempting to reach friends and family members after being killed by government forces. The language is melancholic and beautiful, and entire story is an absolute tragedy.
Heathski (173 KP) rated Scar Night in Books
Feb 10, 2019 (Updated Feb 10, 2019)
Brilliantly written (1 more)
Twisted and dark
Deliciously dark and macabre
While this is not my usually fantasy book to pick up, I found myself being drawn into the nightmare unable to look away. The characters, while not very likeable, are interesting, and you do care where their story will end. It's been compared to Goremenghast, which I haven't read so can't compare, but it is well written. It's gothic steampunk, grim, dark fantasy, melancholic tragedy with horror sprinkled on top. I loved it and felt sad I'd finished it, but couldn't wait to get the next in the series.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Homegoing in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Extraordinary novel spanning seas and generations
A rather melancholic and at times bitterweet read, describing the journey of one family split into two lineages as a result of colonialism and slavery. It is rather horrific read to tales of rape and torture, but there is no way of skirting around the issue. What is more telling is the effects that eight generations of brutality has on a modern generation and how easy it is to dismiss today's problems without looking at the context.
Yaa Gyasi has really excelled in bringing the narratives together coherently. An important piece of literature worth putting as part of the school curriculum.
Yaa Gyasi has really excelled in bringing the narratives together coherently. An important piece of literature worth putting as part of the school curriculum.