I've had a bit of an epiphany whilst reading this. A lot of previous readers have commented on how they've appreciated the way in which the writing conveys the tension and dread the characters are feeling, but I personally wasn't getting that from the text and was wondering if I was missing something or if the book just wasn't hitting for me the way I expected it to.

But upon reflection, I've realized the way the story comes across to me feels more like brain fog, like the characters just kind of floating through, trying to move forward to reach their goals, but their thoughts and actions feel incomplete. Which feels very apt considering the delirium one would experience as a result of slowly starving to death. The lack of nutrition is literally preventing them from completing their thoughts or taking clear and concise action.

okay but who tf is actually reporting a faulty vending machine 😭😭

Quick reminder: Your 2025 Wrapped will be available midday on Jan 1 - make sure you've logged all your reads from 2025, and left ratings (with subratings and emojis 😉) before then to have the most robust Wrapped!

Suddenly reading about a prince named Jason is throwing me off, I keep imagining a suburban guy who loves wearing beanies😩

Growing up, I would read spoilers, because I didn't like the suspense of not knowing. It also helped me spot character development, foreshadowing, and the basic pieces of how the story is shaped. But as an adult, I try not to read spoilers! I like to figure it out for myself. What about you all? How do you guys read? :)

Do you guys only do a physical book or e reader or both? i used to be against e readers until i got one and love it. i still love physical books but noticed i read slower when reading a physical one, its like my brain got rewired.

Wondering if anyone saw the trailer for The Odyssey dir. by Christopher Nolan? Thoughts?

I never thought Agatha Christie wpuld create a manic-pixie-dream-girl, and that I would love her banter with a guy so much