What is the last book you read, and your rating?
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Re: What is the last book you read, and your rating?
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This time I think that Rice could not finish all the connections of the plot and subplots and, therefore, the ending seemed rushed and full of holes. Although it also influences how he decided to explain the Elizabethan origins of the monster, which seemed extravagant, incoherent and a bit prejudiced if we get too moralistic.
By the way, in addition to the normalization of pedophilia and incest among the Mayfairs, which by themselves are hard to tolerate, the constant rapes and disgusting descriptions of excrement or birth really grossed me out. I suppose that the author does not have a good concept of motherhood, but even to me who is not attracted to the idea at all, it seemed too much.
All in all, I didn't think it was a good ending. So the next book will surely correct this. Although after this book, I'm going to give myself a good break before reading the next one. 3/5
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The author manages to make us fall in love with the characters, so it inspires nostalgia to read the last page and say goodbye to them. That is why I thought it was a good work, despite having to read it warned against the attempt to mislead us with the disorder of his chapters.
I have nothing against non-lineal stories, but I felt that this one did not flow in that sense, so more than a circumstance of the story, it seemed like a forced inclusion of the author to make it more interesting.
The story didn't need it, in my opinion. 4/5
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I thought it was a funny and entertaining work, with an important background theme. It would be totally worth seeing it on theater once again. 5/5
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The theme deals with homophobia, in this case towards two young teachers who are at the mercy of the lies of their students, lead by a big liar, capricious, and manipulative little girl. As they rightly state about her in the play, that girl is really sick. Although within his character, I have to commend how well built she is. Causes real repulsion.
The tragedy of not accepting oneself is also a very powerful theme in the play, making the reader feel sorry for the protagonists after the final confession.
So I thought it was a good short but powerful play. 4/5
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Felipe, the main character, could also be taken as a being invoked by the magic of the house in the end, product of the ceremony with the male goat or perhaps a previous ritual. There are many interpretations for this story and its symbols.
It's very short, and the second-person narration is very easy to follow as well. Recommended for all fans of suspense. 5/5
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Something wilder by Christina Lauren
I rate this book 4/4 .
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