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@readingrage
In the modern idiom:
“So Bob said […]” indicates that I am directly quoting Bob.
“Then Bob was like […]” indicates that I am paraphrasing Bob.
“And Bob was all […]” indicates that I am paraphrasing Bob, and additionally I am being a dick about it.
I don’t know about you, but I think it’s fantastic that we have a specific grammatical convention for that.
It was a chilly afternoon in Beijing, and I was determined to locate the bookshop I’d found on the map. I was equally determined to walk out with a book or two. After browsing the shop for what felt like hours, I kept returning to one particular book. That was strange, since I wasn't usually one for investigative journalism, but being neck-deep in true crime podcasts—from killers to scammers—made me think this might be right up that alley.
I didn't get around to reading it until months later (a generic tale from any book hoarder, I'm sure), and I was pleasantly surprised. I never expected reading investigative journalism would be so much fun and engaging. I learned a lot about so many things I'm not familiar with from this collection.
I'm not familiar with the author, but after finishing the book, I could gather he’s an acclaimed journalist who has written for big publications. I'm not surprised; his writing was incredibly engaging and flowed naturally. Every time I finished an article, I was immediately curious to see if the next would be as good as the last. I was not disappointed by the quality writing presented in the book.
I have nothing to say but compliments about this book. I haven't yet had the chance to check his other works or any other investigative journalism articles again, but writing this review might just make me look for more and see if this truly is a new favourite genre.
I first saw David Mitchell on Would I Lie to You?, which is an amazing show I highly recommend. Since then, I have always related to the rants of David Mitchell. He seems like such a weird person that I would not mind sitting and having a cup of tea on a Saturday, complaining about the woes of life.
So when I heard about David Mitchell writing a book—a history book, no less—it definitely piqued my interest, history being one of my favourite subjects and David being one of my favourite comedians. To be frank, I went back and forth for some time about reading this book because I don’t have any strong interest in British royal history, but wouldn't you be intrigued to read David Mitchell’s writing?
The book was entertaining even before the start of chapter one. This really feels like the David Mitchell that I have come to know and enjoy in Would I Lie to You?
I have to say I was not disappointed. Reading this book is like being in a room with David Mitchell and just listening to him rant about British royal history. It made reading about a topic in which I have no interest enjoyable. Perhaps more books on complex or dry subjects should adopt this writing style.
I cannot stress this enough: if more hard-to-digest or dry books were written this way... I believe that even more complicated topics would find an audience of happy, engaged readers.
If you’re wondering what might be the things that made this book very entertaining for me, I can definitely point to the ease of David Mitchell’s storytelling and writing. It’s as if he’s talking directly to the reader and not merely stating facts or weaving various facts into strings of sentences. Even his commentaries are entertaining and a boon to read.
If you are interested in British royal history but have felt confused or intimidated about starting to read it, this book could serve as your starting point. Or if you’re curious about how entertaining David Mitchell can be, you can also read this book. Either way, it’s not a wrong book to read on a nice day.
@revvethasmythh You <3
Book review: Artemisia Gentileschi, by Jonathan Jones ⭐️⭐️⭐️
You must have seen her work, even if by some chance you've never heard her name. At least, that's how it was for me.
I saw her painting, Judith Slaying Holofernes, on the internet the first time. Probably in Tumblr. Someone was breaking down how powerful the details of the painting was. The post also elaborate about Artemisia's life story. It was so interesting to me, because before that I had never heard of her name before. Granted, I don't know much about Baroque painter, but I really had never heard of the name nor seen any of her work.
Fast forward to 2024 when I saw this book on a bookstore and I took that as a sign to read about her biography, to understand more about her as an artist, and to learn about her other works. Also, I just felt that I had to buy a book anytime I'm at a bookstore; and when you're in a bookstore with limited choices of English books, you'll take any book you can get.
This book is relatively thin and for someone much more interested in the historical aspect, rather than the art aspect, of Artemisia, I am somewhat disappointed. This book focuses more on her paintings and the breaking down of her painting than about her life's story. I'm not much of an art person so suffice to say I did not quite enjoy the whole reading experience. I find myself scratching my head often and rereading a passage I have just read because I don't quite understand what was being said.
But that's not to say that I didn't like the book. Had it been read by someone with an interest or a sufficient understanding of art, this must have been an enjoyable read.
Since I don't have much to share about the reading experience, having been a person with zero understanding of art and oil painting, I don't have much else to share except that I like the feel of the book; it fits in the palm of my hand perfectly. More books should be around this size .. but then again, I might have a hard time reading it due to the small fonts.
Oh, one more disclaimer. Please don't take my three stars on face value; if you have an interest in Artemisia and you're thinking of reading this book, do give it a try. This book was part of a series called 'Lives of the Artists', which on hindsight had I looked into it before reading, I wouldn't be entirely disappointed about the brief exploration of her history, because this series is intended to only cover a brief biography of the artist, not a full-length one. For that one, maybe I should look into different books.
I'll read my books and I'll drink coffee and I'll listen to music. And I'll bolt the door. - J.D. Salinger
Going back to old writing is either just like:
1. “Who wrote this masterpiece?! It was ME?!”
2. “Who wrote this absolute shit? Oh fuck my life, that was me, wasn’t it?”
I firmly believe that some stories can never be translated into a different medium and that's okay
Reblog if you are a bookworm.
There has never been a time at which as many things were fake as there are now. -- Michael Lipsey
ok, because i just saw a terrible take, i feel compelled to say that there is no "fic market" to "oversaturate" in fandom. good gravy.
i need everyone reading this post to remember that writing is not "content." writing is art. you don't look at a painting of an ocean and say "eh, it's overdone." you look at it and think its beautiful, because it is, and y'all better start treating writing the same fucking way before you lose your favorite authors for good.
Art is not something to be capitalized on. Stop treating it like it is.
ILU @impishtubist for these tags
The world has never been fair, and cannot be made fair, and claims that it can are foolish or dishonest. It can be made fairer and attempts to make it less fair can be resisted. Optimistic realists seek improvement, not perfection. - David Mitchell, Unruly: A History of England’s Kings and Queens
Hermann Hesse (1877-1962), Wandering: Notes and Sketches
Guys, I just finished A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende, and oh-my-days.... That book is such a great fucking read! It's been a long time since I last read a book this great.
quick reminder that it’s ok to say that you love reading and that reading is your passion without reading 30+ books in a year. if you connect with books and love the power of the written word, you’re bookish. you don’t need to justify your love of reading.
Hip hip hooray. I'm finding my love of reading again.
