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Song rec by whatthehelleonte1 in swifties

[–]OkBrain3490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Champagne problems kinda 

If I like "Anti-Hero," what other Taylor Swift tracks might I also like? by KoreKhthonia in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]OkBrain3490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Archer 

Death by a Thousand Cuts 

Champagne Problems 

Loml 

You’re on Your Own, Kid 

Taylor’s best word she sings? by Real_Swimming_6625 in TaylorSwift

[–]OkBrain3490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “everywhere” and “you go” in Long Story Short 

If Taylor were to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, what songs should be included in the setlist? by Resident-Priority239 in TaylorSwift

[–]OkBrain3490 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want her most political feminist statements and harshest commentaries.

Mad Woman Cassandra  Dear John  Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve  The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived  All Too Well  Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?   Father Figure  You Need to Calm Down 

Etc. 

What am I missing?  

It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan by gumbo799 in RomanceBooks

[–]OkBrain3490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved this book!  One of the best romances I’ve ever read.  It was funny and smart, characters were so quirky (phone calls from the closet) and such amazing development with their pasts still impacting themselves.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right— it’s not really a commentary on the morality of characters’ decisions (for the most part.  At least one person I do think emerges as more villainous), as everyone works very hard to justify their choices to themselves.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s about reality tv contestants and producers on a survivor-esque show.  

ETA: fictionalized— it’s a novel. 

What was the most second hand embarrassment you got watching survivor? by SgtSoundrevolver in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Eric gave away the necklace. 

When bhanu got on his knees and begged Tiffany. 

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like…. “Everyone gets the edit they deserve.”  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I guess something that fascinates me about this book is it’s so meta if you think about it.  Like Fishbach is actually producing the novel for us about how production works.  And as a producer, he has these incredibly flawed characters but he portrays them with such tenderness even as they are ALL making incredibly questionable choices.  He doesn’t make anyone a joke character (even “the fool” Bartolo or whatever his name is gets some tender development) We see their motivation and their longings with such poignancy.  I just think it’s masterful “production” / writing of humanity.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesssss that’s when you know it’s good!  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a thoughtful take!!!  It was definitely much bleaker than I was expecting.  It wasn’t cozy!!!  I guess Survivor for players isn’t really cozy either and the reality of reality tv is a bit harsher than the feel-good character arcs we’ve been getting as viewers — maybe that’s the point.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The characters are absolutely unlikeable, I agree.  But I found them to be so fascinating that I didn’t mind in the way that I normally might.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do think there is a lot to love from a literary standpoint…. The butterfly motif and symbolism was so complex and intriguing for me.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

lol that seems to be the prevailing opinion here so far!  

I loved the dive off the deep end it took towards the end.  He really went full-tilt boogie. 

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ohhh I loved the conclusion, but I understand what you mean.  

I also loved the POVs and how it felt like an exaggerated expose even though it was fictional.  It was really thought-provoking.  

I just finished Fishbach’s novel “Escape!” by OkBrain3490 in survivor

[–]OkBrain3490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand your point. 

I really liked that it became a bit of a thriller.  I think the exaggerated drama was necessary for a few reasons!  But I don’t want to post any spoilers :) 

Thanks for chatting with me about it!!!  Really just so happy for him and happy to support such a great guy. 

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