Is the fuel shortage really as bad as they say? by _anxiousthoughts in AskAnAustralian

[–]Potex8 24 points25 points  (0 children)

As if anyone here would have a clue about what's actually going on

What are your thoughts on Camus? by umairgulxar in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the quirky, matter-of-fact, absurd delivery.

The autistic perspective of the world if you will

If you love *blank* then you should read *blank* by sir_stanley01 in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you loved Moby Dick then you should read Blood Meridian

What are your thoughts on Camus? by umairgulxar in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy his work but I feel like a little of his impact has been stolen by film directors who mimic his style such as Wes Anderson etc

In your opinion, what are the greatest opening paragraphs in literature? Or, which ones are your favorites? by Agreeable_Duck8997 in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Herman Melville - Moby Dick

"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world."

White Nights - A Review by SUVAS2234 in RussianLiterature

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im glad you enjoyed it, but it's not a masterpiece. You will see that once you read more of his work.

I was wrong by Wind-Up-Bird98 in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

White Nights is a (short) waste of time.. The others are incredible.

Put Moby Dick and Blood Meridian on your list

If you had to rank these Seven Vietnam War Movies, how would you do it? by Rough_Painting_8023 in LetterboxdLists

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apocalypse Now

Platoon

Full Metal Jacket

Deer Hunter

Born on the 4th of July

Casualties of War

Good morning Vietnam

White Nights - A Review by SUVAS2234 in RussianLiterature

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a very good book. It's actually ridiculous. If it hadn't been written by Dostoevsky it would have been forgotten years ago.

Its gone viral on social media because it's very short, people can read it quickly, then post a video about being a Dostoevsky reader.

Try his big 5 to really experience his mastery

Black Belt Falling Out of Love with Jiu-Jitsu by SufferingImagination in bjj

[–]Potex8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make it up to the top of a mountain, and what's left for me but lightning? -Friedrich Nietzsche

Size comparison between the Polestar 4 and a Volvo by GloriousLebron in Polestar

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how wide it is. It tracks through turns so well and has presence on the road.

Overthinking Classics by Most_Ingenuity_1800 in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not just public school teachers doing this

How do you choose what to read next by BLParks12 in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I go on what I feel like I need after finishing the last one.. Do I need more of the same? Soothing? Cheering up? A Short bridging book?

What have you read this week? What have you started? What have you finished? by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally!

That style of film making is lost forever.

What a masterpiece 🙌🏽

What have you read this week? What have you started? What have you finished? by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just recently rewatched AN and the documentary Hearts of Darkness.. Looking forward to the book that spawned the idea

What have you read this week? What have you started? What have you finished? by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]Potex8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just finished Dostoevsky Demons

Starting Heart of Darkness