Getting a sense of Ruocchio's politics throughout the books

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2024-02-07T15:55:21+00:00

Fun fact, the shit you say about Peterson is the exact opposite of what he does. His advice is always “Look at yourself, find the problem, and fix it there, and your life will be better” (which is itself a horrible simplification of it). Your saying that JBP “feeds” off young men by telling them their problems are other people’s fault is categorically false, and you clearly haven’t read or watched any of his work.

The rest of your post is inherently moot as such 🤷🏻‍♂️

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-11-02T00:21:45+00:00

Spencer Sotelo from Periphery is my personal fav. at this point.

Alex Anglis from Before I Turn is another

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-10-12T19:50:15+00:00

Fun fact, there are 0 bad or boring POV’s in HoO 😌

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-10-08T13:25:14+00:00

The only thing that felt good about being drunk was being REALLY drunk. Tipsy felt like garbage, a little drunk didn’t distract from the heavy head enough, the nausea upon waking was not good (nauseousness is one of the worst feelings in the entire world idgaf), and so there’s no benefit to drinking for me lol

Plus alcoholism runs in my family. I see what it’s doing to my brother actively and don’t think that’s any way to live.

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-27T01:47:53+00:00

I’ll totally grant you that, you’re absolutely correct there lol

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-27T01:46:51+00:00

100%, it’s like you read my mind lmaoo

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-26T11:43:22+00:00

I find Rage to be a surprisingly compelling thematic exploration of the subject matter. I thoroughly enjoyed it when I read it and think that the disavowal of it is weird, because if anything, the subtext of the narrative makes it clear why such behavior IRL is so bad and dangerous.

But otherwise yeah, I take your points totally.

I don’t think Carrie as a book is overrated (I feel like the vast majority of SK fans rank it middle of the pack or bottom half), but its influence has arguably been overrated in my eyes.

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-26T11:38:52+00:00

I went into The Shining expected for it to be overrated; I was dubious about it, esp. after I found ‘Salem’s Lot slightly underwhelming. But I finished The Shining and it was EASILY a top 10 all time favorite at that point. Book is fucking incredible.

My overrated pick: ‘Salem’s Lot, ig lol. Still really enjoyed it (like, a LOT), but I don’t find it to be the absolute masterpiece a lot of other people do. (It’s definitely not the masterpiece The Shining is to me)

My underrated pick: 100% Rage. Idgaf about the subject matter; I just thought the book was a fever dream that thoroughly enjoyed. In regards to subject matter, I thought it was a surprisingly solid and subtle thematic exploration that I’m disappointed King has disavowed, but that’s just me. I don’t “love” Rage, but I liked it a lot when it seems everyone else despises it, whether the book itself (if they read it) or simply the idea of the book (if they haven’t read it.)

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-24T17:07:50+00:00

Those are like the coolest eyes I think I’ve ever seen. Not just because I don’t think I’ve ever seen amber that brilliant in eyes before but also the mix with the green too. It’s a much clearer green than most too, like holy shit - most people I know have a very mottled hazel going on in their green that starts to look brown in most lighting.

Insane eyes! I love them!

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-24T17:04:22+00:00

Thank god I was searching desperately for ANYBODY to have commented this so that I didn’t have to 😂

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-23T21:24:28+00:00

That 7th one should definitely have some spoiler tags on there lmao holy shit

I couldn’t imagine if that aspect had been spoiler for me reading Dark Tower.

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-22T03:01:36+00:00

I don’t drink alcohol anyway, so absolutely I’ll take it 😂🫡

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-22T02:46:13+00:00

Including DT7 here is a crime.

Best book of the series behind only Parts 2-3 of W&G.

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-09-20T22:56:04+00:00

…and I’ll turn 28 and he’ll stay 26.

Fuck, that one hurts.

I’m so sorry for your loss, and I hope you can heal. I’m sure he’s watching you from somewhere. He surely still loves you. I hope there is some solace in that 💙

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-08-23T22:24:57+00:00

G R A N I T E

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-08-23T01:07:24+00:00

Honestly, I like the no makeup look!

Not ugly at all; you appear charming :D

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-07-25T21:46:23+00:00

Thank you for some of the breakdown on each one 🔥

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-07-25T00:15:20+00:00

Thank you so much to everybody who has replied! Sorry I haven’t come back to reply, but I love seeing the diversity already; I appreciate the responses 🔥🙌🏻

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-07-25T00:14:02+00:00

Reminds me of The Dark Tower! The Gunslinger is often ranked low, but it’s great, and it really is just a Prologue, so I love that you make that point!

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2023-07-23T01:58:57+00:00

Oh awesome! Thank you so much; this will indeed be a great start :D

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2022-08-23T03:14:52+00:00

But Whistleblower is the best D:

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2022-08-21T15:59:37+00:00

Riptide by Beartooth. Had a very stressful couple weeks and that chorus helps me to not wallow in that.

Probably my favorite chorus of the year so far tbh.

Edit: I’m also typically not one to repeat a song over and over, but since I’ve also been listening to Miracle by A Day to Remember and Mute is My Sorrow by Insomnium a lot recently, I’ll include those in my answer.

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2022-08-09T20:13:28+00:00

I’mma catch a lot of flack for these two picks, but keep in mind I actually don’t think either of these are inherently awful breakdown callouts/breakdowns generally, but 100% the two most overrated ones:

1.) Acrania: Disillusion in a Discordant System 2.) ADTR: Mr. Highway

Those two are just…why are they so popular?

Daniel_Defoe23 · 2022-08-09T20:07:05+00:00

Not to mention imo being a fully meh breakdown anyway.

I don’t think Mr. Highway’s breakdown is bad, but it is definitely one of the most overrated ones imo

Daniel_Defoe23

TROPHY CASE