**spoiler alert** "In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundr**spoiler alert** "In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun" (pg 369). This book absolutely wrecked me. It's something I could read over and over, even with knowing how the story ends. The imagery is stunning, the narrative voice is impeccable (especially after Patroclus dies), and the characters are so well crafted. ...more
This book singlehandedly restored my love for reading. I can’t remember the last time I read a book in less than a day (started after lunch and finishThis book singlehandedly restored my love for reading. I can’t remember the last time I read a book in less than a day (started after lunch and finished at 9:30). This year, I’ve read an insane amount of books, and I mostly really liked them. But, my reading habits were veering towards reading for the numbers, not for the enjoyment. This book was whole heartedly consumed with an amount of joy that transformed the way I think, act, and observe. Now, this book was by no means the most literary novel ever. But the plot and POV were spectacular, and absolutely ruined me (in the best way). I emerged out of my room like one does when they leave a movie theater after having watched an intense action movie for three hours. Their eyes are strained, and their mind is reeling with an onset of feelings. The cogs in my brain are reeling and certainly will be for a long time. READ THIS BOOK. Side note, if they make this into a movie, can I play April? Based on the sole characteristic we have in common: She’s short! Another side note, the book kind of reminds me of Ready Player One. Anyway, here are some emojis that remind me of the book: ...more
Well, techincally I'm not finished, but I'm no longer currently reading it. Head up: it's very dense, but also very interesting and revelatory. I realWell, techincally I'm not finished, but I'm no longer currently reading it. Head up: it's very dense, but also very interesting and revelatory. I really appreciated the Thomas Jefferson section because it challenged the way I thought about him and explored the more nuanced side to him, which most histories leave out in favor of one opinion or the other. But idk why we have to read such heavy stuff during summer break :(...more
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