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Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley

reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Frankenstein is a book about what it means to be human. I can't say much else about the plot without spoiling, even naming characters and such is kind of a spoiler. It's slow paced and at times hard to get through, but it reflects on what it means to be human in a beautiful way that I loved.

I have nothing bad to say about it. It certainly isn't a book for everyone, and I imagine not everyone will like it. I enjoyed everything from the plot to the writing style.

Here are some of my favorite quotes:
" 'Hateful day when I received life!' I exclaimed in agony. 'Cursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust? God in pity made man beautiful and alluring,
after his own image, but my form is a filthy type of your's, more horrid from
its very resemblance. Satan had his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and detested."

"they spurn and hate me. The desert mountains and dreary glaciers are my refuge. I have wandered here many days; the caves of ice, which I only do not fear, are a dwelling to me, and the only one which man does not grudge. These bleak skies I hail, for they are kinder to me than your fellow-beings. If the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm them-
selves for my destruction. Shall I not then hate them who abhor me?"

Morgon og kveld by Jon Fosse

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

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adventurous challenging reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The story was interesting and kept my attention, and the pacing felt natural. Okorafor's writing style is phenomonal, and a big reason why I like her books.

I don't know how to feel about the very sexual part of this book. Some of the scenes weren't necessery and felt kind of forced, but that could be because I don't like books with sexual content that much. It's also uncomfortable to read at some points, but I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be hard to read at times. I loved Remote Control and truly liked this book, but it had too much sexual content for me personally. Some of it was obviously necessary for the story and plot, but a little less would have made this a perfect book for me! The end felt rushed which is a shame, as I felt the book easily was a 4.5 stars until that point.

It's uncomfortable in the best way, and many people can relate to Onye, even though this is fiction. Great work from Okorafor again, I'm looking forward to more books from her.

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Egalias døtre by Gerd Brantenberg

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funny reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The book uses sarcasm and humour in its storytelling, which makes the book highly addictive and funny to read. Some serious topics are also mentioned, like SA and abuse, but the seriousness of these topics is not diminished just because the book is funny. The book is from 1977, but is still relevant and funny.

I highly enjoyed the book. I was not a fan of every chapter in this book, as some of them felt unnecessary and irrelevant to the story. The pacing was odd at times, and it was hard to keep track of the story's timeline. Still, an enjoyable read that I would recommend!

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