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Save:'A Visit from the Goon Squad' by Jennifer Egan is a novel that intricately weaves together interconnected stories of various characters, exploring themes of aging, time, and redemption. The narrative jumps between different characters' perspectives, timelines, and writing styles, creating a complex and layered reading experience. The book delves into the lives of individuals in New York City, particularly those in the music industry, showcasing their struggles, relationships, and personal growth over the years. Through a series of disjointed vignettes and creative storytelling techniques like Power Point presentations and mobile texts, the author paints a vivid picture of life in the Big Apple and the impact of time on the characters' journeys.
It began the usual way, in the bathroom of the Lassimo Hotel. Sasha was adjusting her yellow eye shadow in the mirror when she noticed a bag on the floor beside the sink that must have belonged to the... - #2
Save:The Halloween Children by Brian James Freeman is a chilling tale that unfolds through various perspectives such as journals, recordings, and interviews. The story revolves around a couple and their children living in a sinister apartment complex where mysterious and gruesome events take place. The novel explores themes of parenting styles, inner turmoil within the family dynamics, and the presence of creepy neighbors, all leading to a horrific conclusion that keeps the readers on edge.
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Save:Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr. is a novel that follows the life of Junior, who has known since before birth the exact date and time the world will end. The story explores Junior's struggles and choices as he grapples with the knowledge of the impending apocalypse and how it influences his decisions throughout his life. Told from various perspectives, including that of the voices in his head, the narrative weaves a tale of love, loss, and the philosophical question of whether anything we do truly matters.
Currie's writing style in Everything Matters! is described as mesmerizing, beautifully written, and engaging. The novel delves into existential themes, human connections, and the concept of fate, all while maintaining a balance between realism and the fantastic. The book's unique structure, shifting viewpoints, and philosophical musings captivate readers, offering a thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities and the inevitability of our mortality.
First, enjoy this time! Never again will you bear so little responsibility for your own survival. Soon you will have to take in food and dispose of your own waste, learn the difference between night a... - #4
Save:'The Story of My Teeth' by Valeria Luiselli is a quirky novel centered around Gustavo Sanchez Sanchez, also known as Highway, an expert auctioneer in Mexico City. Highway takes pride in his storytelling skills, even auctioning off his own teeth with claims that they belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The novel explores themes of art, storytelling, and subjectivity, all wrapped in Luiselli's beautiful and playful language. The industrial Mexican cityscape serves as a dazzling setting for Highway's adventures, making the reader question the value of art and the art of creating value through storytelling.
I’M THE BEST AUCTIONEER IN the world, but no one knows it because I’m a discreet sort of man. My name is Gustavo Sánchez Sánchez, though people call me Highway, I believe with affection. I can imitate... - #5
Save:Addison Coleman, a Clairvoyant living in a secret compound with others who have Abilities, faces a life-changing decision when her parents decide to get a divorce. She must choose between staying in the compound with her mother or moving into the norm world with her father, each path leading to different futures with love, loss, and betrayal. The story unfolds in alternating chapters, showcasing the two possible realities Addie could live in and the challenges she faces in making a choice.
The book "Pivot Point" by Kasie West is a unique blend of contemporary romance, fantasy, and science fiction, following Addie's journey to navigate her two potential futures. With well-developed characters, including the loyal Addie, the charismatic love interests Duke and Trevor, and the outgoing best friend Laila, the plot delves into themes of friendship, choices, divorce, and the consequences of one's decisions, all set against a backdrop of paranormal abilities and mysterious occurrences.
I never really understood the saying heads up. At least not as a warning. Duck or watch out or flying object, even heads down would’ve worked. I lie on my back, book clutched to my chest, staring at t... - #6
Save:'Wit'ch Fire' in the series 'The Banned and the Banished' by James Clemens follows the story of Elena, a young farm girl who discovers she is the Wit'ch prophesied to help overthrow the dark rule of Lord Gul'gotha. She is joined by a diverse group of characters from different races who are sworn to protect her, leading to an epic quest against evil. The writing style of the book combines elements of a typical good vs evil fantasy tale with unique aspects such as the use of apostrophes in common words to give the world a different feel.
The plot of the book is fast-paced, filled with action, and introduces a mixture of characters that are engaging and diverse. The story unfolds as Elena navigates her newfound powers and forms alliances with mythical beings, all while longing for her simple farm life. Despite some clichéd plotlines, the book manages to keep the reader interested with its graphic violence, gory creatures, and a narrative that blends several smaller storylines into a larger overarching picture.
THE APPLE STRUCK Elena on the head. In surprise, she bit her tongue, and her foot slipped off the next rung of the ladder. She fell the two yards to the hard ground and crushed a decayed apple, smeari... - #7
Save:In the second half of the twenty first century, a city has evolved around an alien entity in Nigeria with the ability to heal or reanimate the dead. Psychic powers emerge, and a secret government agency employs individuals with these abilities. The protagonist, Kaaro, a sensitive with the gift of finding things, delves into politics and the alien world to survive. The narrative weaves a complex tale of noir and speculative science fiction, exploring themes of humanity and alien integration.
Tade Thompson's "Rosewater" is a blend of deep sci-fi elements, intricate world-building, and a narrative that jumps back and forth in time. The story unfolds in a near-future Nigeria, where a biodome known as Rosewater attracts healings, mutations, and reanimations during its annual opening. Kaaro, a complex protagonist with flaws, navigates a world of political intrigue, psychic abilities, and alien mysteries, offering a fresh take on alien invasion and psychic powers in a Nigerian setting.
I’m at the Integrity Bank jobfor forty minutes before the anxieties kick in. It’s how I usuallystart my day. This time it’s because of a wedding and a final exam.Not my wedding, not my exam. In my sea... - #8
Save:House of Flame and Shadow is the long awaited third installment in the Crescent City series, following Bryce Quinlan as she navigates through Midgard and beyond, surrounded by unfamiliar individuals and uncertain alliances. The book starts off incredibly fast-paced with multiple character POVs, maintaining suspense, romance, and power struggles that keep readers engaged. The plot revolves around high stakes, pushing the characters' relationships to the brink while dealing with the imminent destruction of their world.
The book is a fantastic blend of suspense, romance, and power struggles, perfect for fans of fantasy and intricate worlds filled with magic, lore, and political intrigue. The story delves into themes of love, sacrifice, destiny, resilience, and friendship, portraying characters with significant emotional depth as they face challenges and navigate through trauma, relationships, and personal growth.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Crescent City ) - #9
Save:Pretty Deadly #1 is a unique and unconventional comic book that blends Western, mythology, magical realism, and mysticism. The story follows Death personified as a major character in the Old West, intertwined with swordplay, gunfights, and a developing mythology. The plot is non-linear, starting in the middle and hinting at past events without fully explaining the present, leaving readers intrigued and wanting to know more about the complex characters and their intertwined stories. The artwork by Emma Rios is described as frenetic, detailed, and fitting for the messy and brutal fight scenes depicted in the narrative.
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Save:'The Secret of Ventriloquism' by Jon Padgett is a collection of short stories that delve into themes of misanthropy, free will, industrialization, and the mysteries of ventriloquism. The stories are unsettling, stimulating, and darkly funny, creating a mysterious and apocalyptic mythos that connects them in a fictional geography filled with thick smogs, dream logic, and the horrors of 'greater ventriloquism'. Padgett's writing style ranges from mood pieces to vivid character-driven narratives, all contributing to an escalating feeling of unease and malaise, making this book a masterful example of weird horror fiction.
“Sam wants you dead,” he whispered in my ear one day at our grandmother’s house. My brother had received a pellet gun—a Crosman 760 Powermaster—for his twelfth birthday. Soon after our arrival, I watc...
