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July 26
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liz
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Watchmen (Paperback)
by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons
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May 02
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liz
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Things Fall Apart (Paperback)
by Chinua Achebe
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read in January, 2005
liz said:
"I read this book for my World Cultures class senior year of high school. I usually don't find interest in native cultures, but I liked how this book was set up. It was a deeper look into tribal culture, and I was very interested in the social aspec...more
I read this book for my World Cultures class senior year of high school. I usually don't find interest in native cultures, but I liked how this book was set up. It was a deeper look into tribal culture, and I was very interested in the social aspects of it. I probably wouldn't read it again or anything, but I'm glad that I got the chance to clear up some of my American ignorance....less
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liz
marked as to-read:
Only Revolutions: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Mark Z. Danielewski (Goodreads author!)
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liz said:
"This book has been sitting around my room for the past 4 months. I really want to read it, but i feel like it's going to be a pain in the ass to get started. I'm saving it for summer vacation.
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liz
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House of Leaves (Paperback)
by Mark Z. Danielewski (Goodreads author!)
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read in July, 2004
liz said:
"This book was probably the trippiest thing I've ever read. Half the time I had no idea what was going on, yet I still was intensely drawn to it. The aesthetic quality of the novel was almost more interesting than the plot, but that doesn't mean tha...more
This book was probably the trippiest thing I've ever read. Half the time I had no idea what was going on, yet I still was intensely drawn to it. The aesthetic quality of the novel was almost more interesting than the plot, but that doesn't mean that I devalue the story in any way. I enjoyed how it was under the horror category, yet it wasn't the stereotypical gore-fest. It was more creepy than anything; it's something that will haunt you and maybe give you some nightmares... but in a good way....less
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liz
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Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame (Paperback)
by Charles Bukowski
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recommended for: coffee drinkers
read in December, 2005
liz said:
"This is my favorite book of poetry from Bukowski that I own. I have been picking it up randomly and reading the poems over and over for the past couple years-- and they haven't gotten old yet. His early poetry (1955-1973) is so wonderful because it...more
This is my favorite book of poetry from Bukowski that I own. I have been picking it up randomly and reading the poems over and over for the past couple years-- and they haven't gotten old yet. His early poetry (1955-1973) is so wonderful because it depicts a life that the younger generation can relate to. Or at least I can. I want to go to bull fights and horse races, get drunk on wine and fall asleep on trains. While these things don't really appear to be that appealing, his style creates a cynical beauty to everything in the world. It's not a pretty place, true, but it still hold beauty....less
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liz
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WOODY ALLEN: A BIOGRAPHY. (Paperback)
by Eric. Lax
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read in May, 2007
liz said:
"This was one of the only biographies I've ever read for pleasure, not having anything to do with a school assignment. That being said, I feel like I learned a lot about the inner workings of Woody Allen, and I was instantly inspired to view more of ...more
This was one of the only biographies I've ever read for pleasure, not having anything to do with a school assignment. That being said, I feel like I learned a lot about the inner workings of Woody Allen, and I was instantly inspired to view more of his films with this new-found understanding. He goes in depth about where his ideas came from, and recalls vividly memories from his childhood and experiences in New York. The author does a good job of keeping it interesting, and there is a familiar tone that seems like he is just describing one of his friends....less
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liz
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Hot Water Music (Paperback)
by Charles Bukowski
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recommended for: assholes
read in July, 2004
liz said:
"By far, my favorite work by Bukowski. This collection of short stories is both beautiful and grotesque. He is such an ass, and he talks about such base and vile acts... yet I love it! I could not put it down; I simply had to find out what fucked u...more
By far, my favorite work by Bukowski. This collection of short stories is both beautiful and grotesque. He is such an ass, and he talks about such base and vile acts... yet I love it! I could not put it down; I simply had to find out what fucked up thing was going to happen next. I think that the beauty of Bukowski is that he turns shit into flowers. An act that you would never consider to be pleasing is suddenly shown in a more light. Taking a shit. Killing your wife. These things are such social faux-pas to discuss in literature, yet he does it in a captivating way....less
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liz
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The Tempest (The Pelican Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare
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read in December, 2005
liz said:
"I first read this play on my own for a European History class, where I was expected to relate the themes to Europe's imperialism and colonies founded in the Indies. I thought it was interesting at the time, but I only really appreciated it after dis...more
I first read this play on my own for a European History class, where I was expected to relate the themes to Europe's imperialism and colonies founded in the Indies. I thought it was interesting at the time, but I only really appreciated it after discussing it in a formal Shakespeare class. The main thing that I love about this play is that the line between fantasy and reality is blurred to the point where you're not sure what's being caused by magic and what's actually happening as an effect from previous actions.
One thing that I didn't like about this play was the characters, however. Usually in Shakespeare I can identify or at least be interested in someone being portrayed, but in this play the only really interesting character is Caliban-- who I am not even sure if I like or not.
Also, the ending is a bit of a cop-out. It doesn't seem fair, and it came together so quickly. I don't want to ruin it for those who haven't read it yet, but I thought it was a bit of a whimper compared to the bang that the rest of the play delivers....less
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liz
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The Handmaid's Tale (Paperback)
by Margaret Atwood
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read in March, 2007
liz said:
"This book has been in my thoughts for weeks after I finished reading it. Everything from Atwood's style of narration to the general themes of oppression, I feel like I can't escape this book in application to my life.
I liked it because I felt like...more
This book has been in my thoughts for weeks after I finished reading it. Everything from Atwood's style of narration to the general themes of oppression, I feel like I can't escape this book in application to my life.
I liked it because I felt like it's one of those books who's social commentary can be applied to many different situations, mostly dealing with Big Brother type reforms and the role of women in society. Being the feminist that I am, I felt a special attachment to the novel because I felt that it questioned roles of women (are we really just vessels for childbirth?)
"Don't let the bastards grind you down" is now one of my favorite literary quotes....less
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