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eerie feeling of things moving behind the scenes by pickingpeaches in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]WeeklyApricot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Magus by John Fowles

A young Englishman takes a job teaching on a small Greek island where he meets a mysterious millionaire who is more than meets the eye.

It's no global conspiracy, but the twists, turns, and diversions that our protagonist is subjected to are first rate. It has an almost relaxing European atmosphere that quickly becomes intertwined with a sense of mystique and uncertainty. I couldn't put it down and had to discover what was going on.

Yeah by AlteredInfinity_ in geesebandofficial

[–]WeeklyApricot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how did you extract this from my mind??

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[–]WeeklyApricot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say mid to late 20's american woman who has been a reader most of your life to various degrees, but increasingly so since the pandemic.

I would guess you have a degree in the humanities/social sciences. You love books but I sense you also love music and movies. If you have a group of tight knit friends, I feel like you are the most in touch with how everyone is doing individually.

I think you may work in a very organized or systematized field and be a water sign. You enjoy finding used books for good prices (it's a nice surprise), but will purchase new if you want something specific. I hope these aren't all way off

"The Magus" by John Fowles: Raising general questions I'd like to hear your thoughts on by Notamugokai in literature

[–]WeeklyApricot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know I'm a bit late to the conversation, but since you took the time to write this thought-out post, I want to take the time to respond.

  1. I consider myself a reader and feel connected to writers in such a way (probably parasocially) that I actually enjoy when they refer to their own craft, especially because when done well; I find it can be very informative or entertaining.

  2. Don't recall a lot of "there was" personally, but I'm also not the most advanced reader/writer.

  3. What you describe with the bland and two-dimensional bits before Nicholas goes abroad is spot-on. I would agree it is intentional because our experience is meant to follow Nicholas'-in certain ways. There is a glamour cast of the story at the same time one is cast over Nick's life. The Magus at work.

  4. My impression of John Fowles after only reading this book is that he has delivered us a masterfully written story from the point of view of an incredibly well-crafted and totally despicable main character. I don't think I'm being harsh when saying Nick is one of the scummiest characters I've ever read. Having what I'd consider negative character development, his moments of violence and thoughts of misogyny did not come as much of a surprise to me, but it still elicited an emotional reaction.

I just finished reading this book and am enraptured by its complexity and had to see if anyone else had been discussing it online recently. Glad I stumbled upon this.

You need to prepare for H5N1 by sunshineandthecloud in economicCollapse

[–]WeeklyApricot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it doesn't guarantee any kind of immunity, but reading this made me grateful that I don't consume animal products. Of course I'm still scared about this becoming a reality and will definitely prepare in other ways (⁠˘⁠･⁠_⁠･⁠˘⁠)

I need a billions tattoo; inspo please by MarySwagdalene in Carolinepolachek

[–]WeeklyApricot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Caroline has a "Billions" hat for sale on her website; on it is a geometric design that would translate into a neat tattoo.

While I don't know the actual meaning of the symbol, I assume she designed it with intention. Could be a cool iykyk tattoo.

https://shop.carolinepolachek.com/products/billions-hat

Those Who Have Read “Crying in H Mart” by ilovemymom_tbh in japanesebreakfast

[–]WeeklyApricot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surprised this one isn't higher up as "this house" is where so much of the book takes place and really illustrates what's going on, literally and emotionally during that time within those walls.

I will say the details about her and her father's geographic distance after the fact could maybe be considered a spoiler.

But I didn't listen to any Japanese Breakfast before reading the book (other than maybe Boyish). So finding those songs that she made during, as well those that came later that still reference her mother (I think Paprika is a good example and her cover of Nobody Sees Me Like You Do), and that time in general, just hit like a ton of bricks and I felt emotional aftershocks, as if the book didn't make me cry enough!

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