#bookzilla

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“You never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them.” - Atticus Finch

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Apparently, Uketsu is some sort of YouTube sensation. I’d never heard of him prior to now. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

These books are interesting enough. Pictures is one you have to commit to; there are so many people to keep straight. If you put it down for a week or two, you potentially risk not remembering what the heck is going on. Houses was a little more straightforward with fewer characters, but I found the afterword to be unnecessary.

Overall, not terrible reads.

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“Many times I considered Satan as the fitter emblem of my condition; for often, like him, when I viewed the bliss of my protectors, the bitter gall of envy rose within me.” - Mary Shelly

Three things that are the same but different.

Mary Shelley’s book was great, if not a tad bit long in spots. It provided great insight into a monster who so desperately wanted to feel some sort of humanity, only to break into a rage to punish his maker after being denied a companion. Pursuing Victor through different lands, watching him suffer, and relishing in his loss. I highly recommend it if you haven’t already read it.

Frankenstein (1931), while a Universal classic, lacks context. It’s short and to the point, though. Classics are classics for a reason, I guess. Worth noting this film was based on a play that was adapted from the book.

Frankenstein (2025) is a bit closer to the source material in terms of layout. It gives Victor a different and very dark upbringing. The Monster (or in this version the Creature) is more a victim and less the cunning hunter, and the ending is different. I’m not entirely sure why Guillermo del Toro decided to change it, but I’m not mad at it. It was a pretty decent film and definitely had more context than the beloved classic from the 1930s.

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“I am, I am, I am”

I feel like this book still resonates today. Women often feel like they don’t know how they fit into the world, and with how obscene societal standards have become, it’s even easier to be consumed with anxiety and feel like we’re falling into madness.

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Happy Book Lovers Day!!!

This book is comprised of three short stories. Each one slightly darker than the last. The last story, “Antarctica,” was a real doozy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book quite literally late in the day. I wish there were more of it, and I’ll definitely be taking a deeper look into the works of Claire Keegan.

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It’s been a minute since I finished a book. Please forgive its disheveled appearance, as I purchased this second-hand. I saw the film first, which I thought was fabulous, and though the book has some differences, it is equally as fabulous. Oli is quite relatable if you have a macabre sense of humor.

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“No, I tend to see possession most often in the little things, Damien: in the senseless, petty spites and misunderstandings; the cruel and cutting word that leaps unbidden to the tongue between friends. Between lovers. Between husbands and wives. Enough of these and we have no need of Satan to manage our wars; these we manage for ourselves... for ourselves."

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Pretty close to the film, though there were moments of quasi-comic relief, but they don’t hinder the story. It was nice to have a chuckle during some of the heavier moments. If you’re a fan of the film and haven’t read this, you should.

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Books are really easy to get through when there are lots of pictures and the typeface is really big, like I could have read it without my glasses.

It also helps when the story is really interesting. Stephanie Johnson takes readers through the life and times of Tanqueray, her burlesque alter ego. She paints such a vivid picture, it felt like I was right there with her. If you’re looking for a really good and really quick read, check this one out!