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The Secret History: A Review

I have so many thoughts and feelings on this book, I'm making this a short review to include ONLY the most important things. **SPOILERS AHEAD** The Good Poetic, lyrical writing style full of precise vocabulary and syntax. It's a pleasure to read. Somehow, the elaborate language doesn't feel impossible to wade through. It complements the… Continue reading The Secret History: A Review

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why i can’t finish we hunt the flame

This will be a short, "rant" ish post, mainly meant to justify my not finishing the book We Hunt the Flame. When I picked it up from the library two months ago, I was hoping for an epic fantasy in the veins of An Ember in the Ashes. In all of two months trying to… Continue reading why i can’t finish we hunt the flame

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Understanding Princess Mononoke

Two years ago, I got obsessed with Princess Mononoke. I can’t remember how; maybe I saw some stills from the film on Pinterest or Instagram. The moment I laid eyes on Ashitaka and San, I was hooked. I needed to see the movie.  In February 2019, I watched the movie (English dub) with my best… Continue reading Understanding Princess Mononoke