Omg! I don’t get the people who rave about a little life! The word I use to describe it is harrowing! I think I gave it three stars, and two of those were for how well it was written!!
my close friend listened to a little life at work and said he had to take a moment to cry to himself. i asked if he thought it was something i would be able to handle reading and he confidently said "no".
The worst book I've ever read is a french book we had to read in high school (says a lot about our required reading here...). It's about a guy who wants to unalive himself by jumping off a cliff, but then some strange artist stops him and they make a deal : they fake the MC's death (complete with a fake funeral) and surgically turn him into a living piece of art. It's the most disturbing thing I've ever read and I despised every line. The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my favourite classics ! But yeah there is that one chapter where it's just a list of all of the objects Dorian has acquired over the years ? Random. It's not for everyone. I just really loved the writing and the gothic vibes. I have not read any of the others, and I can safely say I would never even poke A Little Life with a stick lol. Not interested in sad stuff either.
I am not a huge fan of classics neither. And in addition, the authors of the 19th century are known for their slow narrative rhythms with literary movements that emphasize on the descriptive. It 's very interesting from a historical point of view but super boring to read! XD I thought I would die of boredom reading E. Zola or even "Une vie" by Maupassant (Don't know, the english title, sorry!). Overall, I find that G. de Maupassant, O. Wilde, A. Dumas, J. Vernes and V. Hugo are the easiest to read, especially because many of their writings are adventures or fantasy (of the time)... Jane Austen and Dickens are nice (even if Charles Dickens' books are often too sad)... For my part, I hate E. Zola. I tried again last year, but I finished the book with great difficulty. At the time when I was still reading romance, I tried (like everyone else) "50 Shades of Grey" and I stopped because it was so bad. Same for "After". Unpopular opinion n°3 and 4, I don't like Lauren Oliver. I tried "Replica", "delirium", Before i fall', but I don't like the author's pen. And Twilight is a big no, too ! But I loved "The Host".
I've been wanting to read A Little Life because of all the raves. But now I am hearing the opposite. So I think I'll skip it 😅 I am currently reading Stephen King, "The Shinning." And I am really enjoying it!
yeaaahh, it just depends on what books you like to read!! i also read the shining this month!! my first stephen king book, definitely will be reading more!!
Omg! I don’t get the people who rave about a little life! The word I use to describe it is harrowing! I think I gave it three stars, and two of those were for how well it was written!!
exactly!!! 😩
a video with eli (i hope im spelling that right) would be wonderful! congrats on almost hitting 6k:))
thank you 🫶🏻🥰
my close friend listened to a little life at work and said he had to take a moment to cry to himself. i asked if he thought it was something i would be able to handle reading and he confidently said "no".
i cannot imagine listening to the book. that must have been sooooo heavy
I was waiting for this❤❤❤
I love your whispers, your voice, girl you are amazing 🤗
you’re so sweet, thank you for the support 🥹🩷
A little life made me physically sick . It’s one of the most well written books that I would never suggest to someone I love.
Congrats to reaching 6k followers Rae🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
yesss more book triggers i am seated as always
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your reading series are great! if you ever feel like picking up one again it would be amazing. Congrats on more subscribers you deserve it and more 😁
thank you sm!! 😊
The worst book I've ever read is a french book we had to read in high school (says a lot about our required reading here...). It's about a guy who wants to unalive himself by jumping off a cliff, but then some strange artist stops him and they make a deal : they fake the MC's death (complete with a fake funeral) and surgically turn him into a living piece of art. It's the most disturbing thing I've ever read and I despised every line.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my favourite classics ! But yeah there is that one chapter where it's just a list of all of the objects Dorian has acquired over the years ? Random. It's not for everyone. I just really loved the writing and the gothic vibes.
I have not read any of the others, and I can safely say I would never even poke A Little Life with a stick lol. Not interested in sad stuff either.
loved this one sm!!
I am not a huge fan of classics neither. And in addition, the authors of the 19th century are known for their slow narrative rhythms with literary movements that emphasize on the descriptive. It 's very interesting from a historical point of view but super boring to read! XD
I thought I would die of boredom reading E. Zola or even "Une vie" by Maupassant (Don't know, the english title, sorry!).
Overall, I find that G. de Maupassant, O. Wilde, A. Dumas, J. Vernes and V. Hugo are the easiest to read, especially because many of their writings are adventures or fantasy (of the time)... Jane Austen and Dickens are nice (even if Charles Dickens' books are often too sad)...
For my part, I hate E. Zola. I tried again last year, but I finished the book with great difficulty.
At the time when I was still reading romance, I tried (like everyone else) "50 Shades of Grey" and I stopped because it was so bad. Same for "After".
Unpopular opinion n°3 and 4, I don't like Lauren Oliver. I tried "Replica", "delirium", Before i fall', but I don't like the author's pen. And Twilight is a big no, too ! But I loved "The Host".
I've been wanting to read A Little Life because of all the raves. But now I am hearing the opposite. So I think I'll skip it 😅 I am currently reading Stephen King, "The Shinning." And I am really enjoying it!
yeaaahh, it just depends on what books you like to read!! i also read the shining this month!! my first stephen king book, definitely will be reading more!!
I feel the same about A Little Life. Way way too much sadness. I have read other books by the author that I liked.
finishing a little life on your bday is so funny to me
hahaha i neeeeded to be done with it 😭🤣
@@raeasmr17 some bday self-love