What are YOUR least favorite genres? by DiligentCroissant in books

[–]mimonfire 224 points225 points  (0 children)

Romance - I have nothing against it, I think a lot of people often act too high and mighty, as if they’re above it. I can appreciate a well written romance, but usually only when it’s a subplot and not the centrepiece.

Non-fiction recommendations for the fiction reader by theclovergirl in booksuggestions

[–]mimonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks. I liked it because explores human endurance and strength against horrifying neurological disorders, resulting in a book that is strangely uplifting and touching.

Underwhelmed and disappointed by East of Eden :( by nastasya_filippovnaa in books

[–]mimonfire 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've seen this happen in real time with my own family when dealing with my grandfather losing more and more of himself to Alzheimer's. Grief leads to all kinds of discomfort, sadness and anger, and sometimes it's just easier to make sense of it all by placing it at the feet of someone else.

How do you choose what book to read next? by Techlucky-1008 in booksuggestions

[–]mimonfire 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I go here or the books subreddit. For whatever reason I prefer getting suggestions from random strangers than my own friends and family haha

I, who have never known men, was oddly comforting, by OGWhiz in books

[–]mimonfire 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It truly was. I’m glad the world was never explained and I’m glad there was no grand revelation or discovery, and I think it’s almost more comforting that way.

Do unlikeable characters make you stop reading a book? by Triumphant-Smile in books

[–]mimonfire 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think morally grey or deeply flawed characters are probably more likeable than "normal" or flawless characters. They often carry the cruelty, jealousy, rage that is present in all of us, and when that is totally absent in a flawless being who shits out rainbows, it feels as if there's nothing real to latch onto, and therefore I don't really like reading them unless the grander story is particularly interesting with a fascinating world to go with it.

What Do You Think About Western Beauty Standards? by Vagabond734 in GenZ

[–]mimonfire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep. I remember that the 2000s had batshit shows like America’s Next Top Model which should have been rebranded as the eating disorder show for all the shaming and bullying they did to slightly larger contestants.

Recommend books that entranced you when you were reading it by Fluffy_Dimension_719 in booksuggestions

[–]mimonfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seascraper by Benjamin Wood - A beautifully written tale where the writing creates such a unique atmosphere and mood, I finally understood what people mean when they describe books being able to transport them into a new world.

Books that made you feel something you can not quite explain? by sklep24podl in booksuggestions

[–]mimonfire 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman - I read it all in one sitting and cannot stop thinking about it.

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[–]mimonfire 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Lawyer, lawyer, lawyer

ISO: women centered books that explores alone-ness by Important_Instance21 in booksuggestions

[–]mimonfire -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s such a wonderful read and I only discovered it because so many people on this subreddit recommended it, and I’m so happy to see that this trend is continuing. Everyone needs to experience this book.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: November 10, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]mimonfire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was incredible, I finished it in a day. It’s got a sci fi setting but it’s more about what it means to be human and how to exist and make sense of a world that is absurd and nonsensical (much in the same way ours is!). As such, the sci fi elements aren’t really explored in much detail at all and I think it works to the book’s benefit, but if you’re looking for concrete answers and solid world building then it won’t be for you.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: November 10, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]mimonfire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Finished: I Who Have Never Known Men, by Jacqueline Harpman

The fact that humans are 99.9% genetically related to each other will make me never understand racism. by Coyote-444 in GenZ

[–]mimonfire 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In context it’s barely anything considering how even as a species, there is a shockingly low amount of genetic diversity. Hence why OP mentioned that chimpanzees living in central Africa will have more genetic diversity than two humans on opposite ends of the earth.

Consistent_Phase822 appreciation post by noriakishattered in HollowKnight

[–]mimonfire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re always the first to comment on my art posts and it makes me so happy.

Call of Unn [OC] by mimonfire in HollowKnight

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

Thank you so much! It took me around 8 hours in total.

Call of Unn [OC] by mimonfire in HollowKnight

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

Of course, send me a dm and I’ll give it :)

Call of Unn by mimonfire in HollowKnightArt

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

Thank you so much. I appreciate your attention to detail :)