You have to have a strong stomach for casual racism sprinkled throughout (seriously, man, stop saying “savages�!), but the travelogue and astonishinglYou have to have a strong stomach for casual racism sprinkled throughout (seriously, man, stop saying “savages�!), but the travelogue and astonishingly detailed observations make this exhaustive journal worth reading. ...more
There are moments of pure poetry hidden in this fun fantasy for young readers that demand meditation on parenthood, responsibility to the other and naThere are moments of pure poetry hidden in this fun fantasy for young readers that demand meditation on parenthood, responsibility to the other and nature, as well as death and mortality. It’s the contemplative center to an enjoyable and inviting book. ...more
Having finished the anime (Brotherhood) I know where all of this is going, and having loved the anime I’m already biased. Take that for what it’s wortHaving finished the anime (Brotherhood) I know where all of this is going, and having loved the anime I’m already biased. Take that for what it’s worth. That said, this volume continues to ask some deeper questions than it might seem, and Ed’s and Al’s world continues to expand beyond their own tragic backstory. ...more
“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.� Indeed it is, and Oliver has a way of elevating that attention to a masterful art form. It’s “To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.� Indeed it is, and Oliver has a way of elevating that attention to a masterful art form. It’s needed now more than ever. ...more
Brutal, but beautifully written as always. Han Kang is a master of writing a powerful novel without becoming too maudlin or sentimental. She simply shBrutal, but beautifully written as always. Han Kang is a master of writing a powerful novel without becoming too maudlin or sentimental. She simply shines a light on what was hidden and finds beauty among the brutality and loss. ...more
The premise of family trauma being unlocked through language is intriguing, and the idea of traumas impacting subsequent generations is compelling, buThe premise of family trauma being unlocked through language is intriguing, and the idea of traumas impacting subsequent generations is compelling, but there’s an incompleteness to this (for example the only time Wolynn mentions mental health is when it’s “fixed� by making peace with the “right� story) as well as an irresponsible “one size fits all� approach to always make nice with the parents, even if they were abusive. Still, the language and emphasis on language made this deeply flawed self-help book a uniquely readable one. ...more
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