Bookbug Books
April 2024 - Notes from the Underground - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Novella, published in 1864.Reading in portuguese, original in russian.
Thoughts
I am not enjoying this at all. Don't like books where all the characters seem to do is complain. Maybe if I had more historical context for it I'd be able to enjoy it more. I still want to finish it, though, as my copy was gifted to me by a dear friend who loves Dostoevsky. It might just take me a while longer.March 2024 - The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. Le Guin
Science fiction, published in 1969.x/5, read in english.
Thoughts
Did not finish it. I did enjoy the bit I read, but I simply did not care enough about the story or the characters, and that makes me not want to finish a book.
February 2024 - Giovanni's Room - James Baldwin
Adult fiction, published in 1956.5/5, read in portuguese, original in english.
Thoughts
Really good, very sad. I adquired my copy in an used bookshop. It's very old and uses old portuguese grammar, and I think it all added to the experience of reading it. It did feel like watching a car crash in slow motion.Other Books
Currently reading
A Game of Thrones - George R. R. Martin
Reading in english.This Is How You Lose The Time War - Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
Science fiction, published in 2019.Reading in english.
Introduction To The Hebrew Bible And Deutero Canonical Books - John J. Collins
Theology textbook, published in 2018.Reading in english.
The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
Fantasy, published in 2007. Re-reading in english, first read in portuguese.Books read in 2024
Mistborn: The Final Empire - Brandon Sanderson
Adult fantasy, published in 2006.4/5, read in english. Started in late March, finished in late April
Pequena Coreografia do Adeus - Aline Bei
Adult fiction, published in 2021.4/5, read in portuguese. Started and finished in early January.
Tudo é Rio - Carla Madeira
Adult fiction, published in 2016.3.5/5, read in portuguese. Started and finished in January.
Good Sex Illustrated - Tony Duvert
Essay, published in 1974.5/5, read in english, original in french. Started and finished in January.
DNF
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Adult fantasy, published in 2001.Reading in portuguese, original in english.
Books read in 2023
Se você fala português, tenho um post completo no blog falando mais a fundo sobre os livros que li em 2023!
The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy, published in 2010. 5/5, read in portuguese, original in english. Started early January and finished in early February. Read alongside friends!One of my favourite book series now.
Words of Radiance - Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy, published in 2014.5/5, read in english. Started early April and finished in early June. Read alongside friends!
One of my favourite book series now.
Oathbringer - Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy, published in 2017.5/5, read in english. Started early June and finished in early July. Read alongside friends! One of my favourite book series now.
Dawnshard - Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy, published in 2020.5/5, read in english. Started early July and finished in mid July. Read alongside friends!
One of my favourite book series now.
I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
Memoir, published in 2022.4/5, read in portuguese, original in english. Started and finished in late September.
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - Stephen Adly Guirgis
Play, published in 2005.4/5, read in english. Started and finished in early October.
Rhythm of War - Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy, published in 2020.5/5, read in english. Started late July and finished in early October. Read alongside friends!
One of my favourite book series now.
The Light Fantastic - Terry Pratchett
Comic fantasy, published in 1986.4/5, read in english. Not sure when I started, and finished in early October.
The Marbled Swarm - Dennis Cooper
Adult fiction, published in 2011.5/5, read in english. Started and finished in early October. One of my favourite books now. I have a collection of my favourite quotes from the book here.
The Sluts - Dennis Cooper
Adult fiction, published in 2004.4/5, read in english. Started and finished in late November.
Wolf in White Van - John Darnielle
Adult fiction, published in 2014.4/5, read in english. Started in late November, finished in late December. I have a collection of my favourite quotes from the book here.
Guards! Guards! - Terry Pratchett
Comic fantasy, published in 1989.4/5, read in english. Started in early January, finished in late December.