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My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh
The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah
Disappointments:
The Fifth Season - NK Jemisin - gimmicky nonsense. I realize I'm in the minority.
Autonomous - Annalee Newitz - This guy falls in love with a robot that is basically being described as in the shape of a refrigerator, among other things. I couldn't get over how stupid it all was.
Three Body Problem (this one's probably going to get mentioned a lot, and it absolutely deserves it). The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi. Red Rising (series) by Pierce Brown. I almost gave up on Three Body Problem because it starts off a little slowly and it's difficult to see where the book is going. Absolutely worth it in the end, though. The second two are the kinds of books you can rip through quickly if you've…
Three Body Problem (this one's probably going to get mentioned a lot, and it absolutely deserves it). The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi. Red Rising (series) by Pierce Brown. I almost gave up on Three Body Problem because it starts off a little slowly and it's difficult to see where the book is going. Absolutely worth it in the end, though. The second two are the kinds of books you can rip through quickly if you've…
The Lies of Locke Lamora. Not a new book, but I read it this year and as a fan of the thief/conman type in fiction, I found it fun. Will probably pick up the next one next year.
Incredible voice acting, gripping storyline, and hilarious dialogue.
Best: My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah Disappointments: The Fifth Season - NK Jemisin - gimmicky nonsense. I realize I'm in the minority. Autonomous - Annalee Newitz - This guy falls in love with a robot that is basically being described as in the shape of a refrigerator, among other things. I couldn't get over how stupid it all was.
Did you read this after the first two? It is the third in a series, and IMO not as good as the first one (the second was also less good).
That said, the first was great, one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time.
Best: My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah Disappointments: The Fifth Season - NK Jemisin - gimmicky nonsense. I realize I'm in the minority. Autonomous - Annalee Newitz - This guy falls in love with a robot that is basically being described as in the shape of a refrigerator, among other things. I couldn't get over how stupid it all was.
> The Stone Sky - NK Jemisin - gimmicky nonsense, I can't understand why people keep recommending it. Did you read this after the first two? It is the third in a series, and IMO not as good as the first one (the second was also less good). That said, the first was great , one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time.
I read Infinite Jest for the first time this year, and it's incredible. I recognise at the same time it's not for everyone, but the story, writing style, humor and sheer specific knowledge on so many subjects employed in this book are incredible.
I'm curious - did you read it on its own, or did you read some kind of resource along with it? I've seen recommendations to read it alongside websites/books that help understand it.
Best: My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah Disappointments: The Fifth Season - NK Jemisin - gimmicky nonsense. I realize I'm in the minority. Autonomous - Annalee Newitz - This guy falls in love with a robot that is basically being described as in the shape of a refrigerator, among other things. I couldn't get over how stupid it all was.
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