“Her hand was too small to wrap around it”

I HATE THIS SENTENCE. Its in every single romance book, and I know it’s not realistic in general but this is so stupid imo… Can u imagine the size of something u can’t wrap your hand around??? A BOTTLE OF WATER FOR EXAMPLE

It pissed me off istg 😭

Okay, so just might be a controversial opinion, so let me preface this by saying that I myself have come from a special ed family and I was in special education for 16 years; I started english at 16 years (second language) and high-school level maths at 18, so I know what it means having to fight for an education. This might and is nonetheless coming from a very privileged position, but I would like different perspectives, because I cannot wrap my head around this. I simply don't understand how people / or why people say that Katabasis is very ... let's say academic. I never really struggled to understand what RF Kuang meant, because I personally think she explains herself very well and if she doesn't there are footnotes - especially in Babel. Again, I'm aware that I am in a place of privilege but I really don't understand how this happens because I don't think her books are as high stakes as people online are saying. Why are people struggling with her writing, more so than with other books, subjectively of course. Is it the references? The more flowery writing? the length of her novels? the topics? Maybe it's also because I have been reading most of my life, but other than her topics her books - for me - don't particularily stick out to be special? I would love some different opinions and input, and I am so so sorry, that I may have had a privilege that someone else hasn't, but I am so glad that we get to enjoy Kuangs writing and books in general, together 🫰

Hey everyone!! I love reading and watching others opinions on what they read so I was wondering if anyone has any great/favorite booktubers recommendations? Also if you have any YouTuber that likes to analyze films/recommend films i'll also appreciate a rec!! 😊❤️

Can this be read as a standalone and/or before Pumpkin Spice Cafe? My library hold for this one came available first and I don't want to wait!

How do you guys remember what you just listened to on an audiobook? I have the hardest time because while I am listening I feel like I understand whats happening but a few hours later I couldn't tell you what I just listened to.

I started audiobooks only recently as way to get through my stories while doing mindless tasks like cleaning/driving. I really like it because I am able to "read" a lot more but when I think about books I've listened to on audio I have a hard time recalling all that happened, where when I physically read the book I remember a lot more.

Do you guys have any tips on how I can work on this? I don't want to just give up audiobooks entirely!