Reading project, week ending 23 October 2022

What have I read this week? It’s late, sorry.

In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

This is a book about an abusive relationship between two women. It’s a bit hard to describe, as it’s written in short fragments, looking at the relationship from a lot of different angles. I did like it though, and would definitely read more by this author.

The Lessons by Naomi Alderman

This is a novel about a young man named James who goes to Oxford for university and becomes friends with a group of much richer people. I found this interesting, although I didn’t particularly like most of the characters. I did like seeing how James changed as he became more involved with these new friends. I would definitely read more by this author.

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

This is a novel about a family whose oldest daughter dies suddenly and the effect that has on the rest of the family. I enjoyed this, although it is quite sad. I would definitely read more by this author.

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

This is a vampire novel about a young woman who meets a strange young woman named Carmilla. I found the story interesting, although the style didn’t mesh that well with me. I might read more by this author.

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