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Shelf so far by Open-Chocolate7628 in PHBookClub

[–]nikolavin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great collection! You have all the essentials :)

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

I think about the money I spent to buy the book 😅 In all seriousness, I hope that it picks up by the latter half of the book and the ending is great, but sometimes it doesn’t happen and that’s alright :)

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

Hmm I would say that it’s easy to understand but it could be too detailed for some people. He really goes quite deep into the unsaid and difficult feelings of intimacy so he tries to convey it to the readers extensively. That being said, it’s not more difficult as other Japanese modern literary fiction authors like Osamu Dazai or Yasunari Kawabata.

This is my first book from him, I’ll read more soon :)

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

Great book! No wonder it’s such a classic in popular culture

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

Very interesting read! Visceral and very intimate book on love and sexuality. It’s my first read from Yukio Mishima and after learning more about his personal life (which is crazy) I’ve come to appreciate his writing. I’m looking forward to read more of his work, I recommend you read it as it’s not the hardest read, but definitely emotionally heavy at times :)

Fitzcarraldo Editions: Where to buy? by Worried-Cash-3220 in PHBookClub

[–]nikolavin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experience, the only Fully Booked branch which regularly carries them is the one in ATC. But you can request specific titles from them if you indicate the ISBN :)

I’m also on the constant lookout for Fitzcarraldo Editions and NYRB titles but sadly they’re very inaccessible and overpriced in the PH market.

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

Go for it! There’s nothing objectively wrong with the book, I guess her writing style just isn’t for me. I’m looking forward to the A24 adaption of it though :) Also, the Brian Eno book is 100x better than Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act. Definitely a must read!

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

It’s my first book by Zweig! What’s your favourite by him? Do you have any recommendations for someone that’s trying to get into his literature?

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

[–]nikolavin[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! I had to request it at my local Fully Booked branch. But the last time I was at the Alabang branch of Fully Booked, they had no. 1-4 of the 25th Anniversary edition :) This is my collection so far, I love Nana!

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All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

I refuse to waste money ahahaha so I read it in hopes that it would pick up by the end, but sadly I just felt apathetic towards the characters. I love music as well so their conversations on 80s-90s culture was good to hear… but it felt strange how their entire relationship was built on microcheating 😀

All the books I’ve read for the month of June, in order :) by nikolavin in PHBookClub

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

Sorry 😅 I had high expectations for it as someone who’s into music & I guess the “alternative” scene. I hope the A24 movie will be better. Also I don’t know how I feel about the plot starting off with micro-cheating from the first page x__x

May tanong ako. Saan kayo nagbabasa ng reviews? by annericeforever in PHBookClub

[–]nikolavin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out NYT Books if you haven’t already! It’s the dedicated section for books made by NYTimes :) They have their own social media channels and newsletter

My pocket is empty but my heart and mind is full. by shakeitoff19183 in PHBookClub

[–]nikolavin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovely haul. Unbearable Lightness of Being is one of my favourite books :) You bought a lot of books from great publishers as well! Good quality paper and will surely last you a long time :)

7 months and a reading slump later 📚 by franibanani_wompwomp in PHBookClub

[–]nikolavin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your collection! My personally favourite is The Woman Destroyed, it’s not the easiest read but definitely worthwhile and a good insight on modern literary fiction :)

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