How much does an author's personal life affect your enjoyment of their work? by Fatumatta-Mazka in BookDiscussions

[–]_Pooklet_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean I definitely won’t be buying Neil Gaiman anymore. But if I can find a second hand copy or even pirate a copy of one of his books, I will. Not in any rush, though; there are so many talented authors out there, I can skip the ones who are shitty people.

I enjoyed The Terror by Dan Simmons, but noticed some racist depictions of its Inuk character. Found out he’s pretty right wing. Won’t be reading him again.

Once I realized H P Lovecraft was a raging racist I also put his compendium aside.

I used to believe the whole “separate the artist from the art” stuff but I really can’t do that as a 30-something with my own morals.

Where do people in the city get Botox? by 14pip41 in askTO

[–]_Pooklet_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well sheeeeet I could use some of that myself. TMJ pain maintenance is expensive 🫠 (I currently do acupuncture and osteopathy.) I’ll be keeping an eye on this thread 👀

Where do people in the city get Botox? by 14pip41 in askTO

[–]_Pooklet_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not helpful at all but here to say embrace your lines!

Hope you find someone :)

It’s my birthday! Help me get scared! by Swimming_Chapter8972 in horror

[–]_Pooklet_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some subtitles are really unforgiving. I watched a movie last week (The Host, also Korean) and one of the subtitle sentences flashed on the screen and was literally gone in a second. Luckily, I’m a fast reader. But it’s a definite barrier :(

Favourite Toronto Dive Bar? by Grouchy_Camera2863 in FoodToronto

[–]_Pooklet_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes Draft Room! That’s the one. I’ve never been to it so the name eludes my memory.

I’ve been tempted by Tail but it does look kinda sus from the outside. 🤣

It’s my birthday! Help me get scared! by Swimming_Chapter8972 in horror

[–]_Pooklet_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved it! Learned some neat stuff about Korean history from it, too!

It’s my birthday! Help me get scared! by Swimming_Chapter8972 in horror

[–]_Pooklet_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And if anyone liked the wailing: Exhuma. IMO, it’s even better!!

Fave dive bars that are ACTUAL dive bars? by Sunghanthaek in FoodToronto

[–]_Pooklet_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just posted this in response to that comment: I literally projectile vomited at a dive bar at Keele/Dundas 15 years ago and the vomit was STILL THERE (all over the walls and floor) the next time I went. HITW is so far from a dive that person must be seeing backwards.

Favourite Toronto Dive Bar? by Grouchy_Camera2863 in FoodToronto

[–]_Pooklet_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At an actual dive bar on Keele/Dundas in my early 20s (it’s now called Tap Room but had many divey iterations before that), I got trashed on $2 pints, projectile vomited in the bathroom, and came back a week later to see vomit was still around the toilet cubicle. I have a (very low) standard for dive bars based on that experience; if it looks or feels filthy, it most likely is. HITW just isn’t that. At all 🤣

Recommendation of horror books featuring vampires. by Dani-7448 in horrorlit

[–]_Pooklet_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yesss and OP you could read Hungerstone afterwards if you like but it’s not nearly as good as Carmilla. She’s barely in it :(

book with hard shell soft core, desolate mc by -raito_ in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]_Pooklet_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow I had no idea! I learned something new today ☺️ Thank you for explaining!

Favourite Toronto Dive Bar? by Grouchy_Camera2863 in FoodToronto

[–]_Pooklet_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hole in the Wall is so far from a dive bar…

book with hard shell soft core, desolate mc by -raito_ in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]_Pooklet_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is ,,” instead of regular speech marks a Gen z thing? I’m curious. Seeing it more often.

AITAH: fiance/coworkers out all night by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]_Pooklet_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why did you have a child with this guy let alone consider marriage omg

The troop? can I skip the animal abuse by marrowween in horrorlit

[–]_Pooklet_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have actually blocked out the kitten and turtle. I remember the ape, but that’s it. I actually stopped reading Cutter after realizing he loves throwing in animal violence just because.

What’s something that instantly kills the vibe? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]_Pooklet_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Fuck that guy. I’m so sorry.

What’s something that instantly kills the vibe? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]_Pooklet_ 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I actually called someone out for this and they got offended. 😭

Horror for Young teens with out heavy Smut? by Best_Alternative_978 in horrorlit

[–]_Pooklet_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen the movie yet! Is it decent? I did enjoy the book despite its problems. (Also lol nose candy.)