Status Updates From Фунты лиха в Париже и Лондоне

not a daily update, but i absolutely love how dynamic the dialogues are, without trying too hard; with very vivid descriptions of places or feelings. the more unique thing is, i love how grounded it all feels? given that it's non-fiction, it has to be.

and i do hate it when orwell presents a pleasant moment for the characters, bc you know some shit is gonna hit the fan, if the book art isn't a sign (then what is?)

other than the appropriate but way too long title, early pages itself, as accustomed for orwell, sets the mood; i do like that it's not the conventional story but rather observation of actually living within poverty, while wording prose is as smooth as butter... plus, this was much lighter to bring out to read rather than city of god 💀