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"not characters, but people"
This is going to be a somewhat strange request. I remember reading a quote from a critic that "so-and-so does not have characters in their novels, they have people"* referring not just to the believability or relatability of the characters, but to the respect the author had for them, in treating their fictional lives and emotions as one might a real person they were responsible for. I don't remember if it was a quote on the book itself or just in general criticism around this author, though I cannot find it in my collection.
Anna Karenina is a horrible person and so is the love interest Vronsky and her husband was actually nice—as far as I've read(Part 2 Chapter 9) (Spoilers ahead?)
Man, Idek where to start. I just started reading it and have not gone as far so no spoilers from future, but my genuine confusion is why do people side with Anna and loves Vronsky, when Alexey is the one who ended up with the shorter stick. He has like 3 flaws, I counted so far;
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PW Studio: Holiday Bookshelf: Nonfiction
Check out the best literary gifts of the season.
PW Close-Up: Unveiling Avocado House’s Inaugural List
On the occasion of the first list from Yen Press’s new Avocado House imprint, we spoke to publisher JuYoun Lee about the exciting titles on the horizon, genre focus, and the continuing importance and appeal of bringing international authors to American readers. (Sponsored)
[Discussion 2/4] Bonus Book | Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead (The Harlem Trilogy #3) - City at Night Chapter 7 through Here Comes Sue Simmons Chapter 4
Welcome back to 80s Harlem for our second discussion of Cool Machine! Schedule Marginalia SUMMARY PART 1: CITY AT NIGHT | 1981 SEVEN Carney and Uncle Rich drop off the truck from the Microelectronics job. The cable they stole is worth $1.5 million because of demand for cable TV. Barclay has been captured. They’re worried he knows about the Waldorf job so decide to go a day early. The hotel will be busy because it’s a Saturday. Homeless people are squatting in the train tunnel between Grand Central Station and the Waldorf.
[Discussion 1/3] The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov - Start through Chapter 8
First of all, apologies for the late post of the first discussion. Now, welcome back Asimov readers! This book was initially written as a standalone novel, but was later woven into the Foundation Universe with a reference in one of Asimov's later books (Foundations Edge) This first reading was larger than anticipated, so expect the final reading to feel a bit short compared to the other 2. Alright, let's get into it and expect a discussion from u/fixtheblue next week.
Some thoughts on War and Peace (700 pages in)
The Rostovs to me are definitely the heart and soul of the novel, alot of the book’s most emotionally impactful scenes can be traced back to them. I particularly like the scene where Natasha is dancing to folk music at Uncle’s house, as well as the one where the whole family dresses up in costume, both moments are quite charming to me.
Tom Gauld on 625 new cosy crime novels for autumn – cartoon
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[Discussion 1/2] Bonus Book - The Bacchae by Euripides
Chairete and welcome to the first discussion of the Bacchae by Euripides! This discussion covers roughly the first half of the play, starting with Dionysus declaring to teach Thebes a cruel and violent lesson and ends with Pentheus agreeing (rather quickly imo) to disguise himself as a women so he can spy on the Maenads so they don't LITERALLY tear him apart.
Looking for interstellar politics/war books without any Aliens
Hello, looking for novels that deal with interstellar politics and war between various human states, some stuff that I like include Battletech, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Gundam, and Hammer's Slammers. Some works that I haven't read yet but am interested in include A memory called Empire, Red Rising, and Space Carrier Avalon. submitted by /u/Bigglink_Requiem [link] [comments]
[Announcement] New Feature | Saturday Serial Squad!
We are pleased to announce a new feature coming soon to r/bookclub , the Saturday Serial! One thing we've noticed is that many works that were originally serialized have been very popular on this board. These include but are not limited to the various works by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Arthur Conan Doyle, Elizabeth Gaskell, among others so we thought it would be a good idea to start a new feature where we'd read and host discussions for books like this on a weekly basis!
Did Trump get one thing right about Greenland?
Threatening an ally is a terrible idea, but there’s no denying the Arctic’s increasing strategic importance
‘The crime fiction I’m interested in is political’: Ian Rankin on his new novel about the super-rich
The bestselling writer talks about leaving Edinburgh for London in his latest mystery, and what the future holds for Rebus
50 Years Later, ‘The Hite Report’ Still Matters
Its author became a pop culture celebrity, and sometimes punchline, but “The Hite Report” helped make way for frank discussions about pleasure.
Is My Copy of Brand New World Missing An Introduction?
Edit: Ignore the typo. I meant BRAVE NEW WORLD I am reading the 2007 vintage classics edition whose cover states "Introductions by David Bradshaw and Margaret Atwood." There are two introductions in the book before Huxley's foreword, both credited to David Bradshaw. I thought this was a printing error but the copyright page cleared up by doubts. The first introduction is for the book and the second is a biographical introduction -- both written by David Bradshaw. Margaret Atwood's name is not on the copyright page.
Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread
Welcome to r/HorrorLit's weekly "What Are You Reading?" thread. So... what are you reading? Community rules apply as always. No abuse. No spam. Keep self-promotion to the monthly thread. Do you have a work of horror lit being published this year? The 2026 r/HorrorLit release master list is open to community members as well as professional publishers. Everything from novels, short stories, poems, and collections will be welcome.
One day reads?
Just finished Automatic Noodle by Analee Newitz in a single reading session and it was great! Cute and cozy while still offering interesting speculation and a pretty well developed world for a 165 pager. Also nice little endorphin boost from starting and finishing a book in a single day. Got a pretty lengthy book coming in the mail in a few weeks, looking for reccs for some more quick reads before it arrives.
Good morning, midnight- Jean Rhys and Hopscotch- Julio Cortazar
Recently read Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys and greatly enjoyed it. I did keep thinking of Hopscotch throughout as they were so similar I had to look up if Hopscotch was paying homage to it? From what I found there seems to be no link between the two but they seem so similar in story, vibes and plot that I have a hard time believing Julio Cortazar was not inspired or influenced by it. Anyone else get a similar feeling or know if there is a link between the two? submitted by /u/BimboBagiins [link] [comments]
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