Bought this Kindle for mom back in 2019, but after reading a few books on it, she went back to classic paper, which is fine.
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I'm also still a big fan of the free bookshelf at our local supermarket, where I always keep my eyes open for such literature-y stuff that one would need to read in school, at least if you're a German. We didn't read Steppenwolf, though; we read Unterm Rad.
@StripeyYena how I absolutely hated being forced reading all this stuff and then do analysis like „what does the author want to tell us by using this or that rethorical devices?“ 🤮
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@StripeyYena how I absolutely hated being forced reading all this stuff and then do analysis like „what does the author want to tell us by using this or that rethorical devices?“ 🤮
@fesix The author uses a vomiting emoji and that appears to be green vomit coming out. Green is the color of hope, so the author is obviously showing us how much he enjoyed analyzing stuff. The way the emoji's eyes are forced shut suggest the intense concentration he has while reading works of literature.
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@fesix The author uses a vomiting emoji and that appears to be green vomit coming out. Green is the color of hope, so the author is obviously showing us how much he enjoyed analyzing stuff. The way the emoji's eyes are forced shut suggest the intense concentration he has while reading works of literature.
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Bought this Kindle for mom back in 2019, but after reading a few books on it, she went back to classic paper, which is fine. Asked whether I could have it back, and it came in quite handy just now, when I wanted to start reading a book right away after hearing about it!
I blame @fuzzyleapfrog for the latter.
@StripeyYena Let me know what you think!
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I'm also still a big fan of the free bookshelf at our local supermarket, where I always keep my eyes open for such literature-y stuff that one would need to read in school, at least if you're a German. We didn't read Steppenwolf, though; we read Unterm Rad.
@StripeyYena I still get mild PTSD from Unterm Rad… that book broke me.
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@StripeyYena I still get mild PTSD from Unterm Rad… that book broke me.
@Cheesylorry I'm very sorry to hear that. :< It was in a more positive context for me (due to the circumstance in which we read it), but what I liked most was how my parents hated it. "What kind of junk is this, telling you that parents shouldn't push their kids harder?? You better get good grades young man!"
The point, it went over their head so, so far...
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@Cheesylorry I'm very sorry to hear that. :< It was in a more positive context for me (due to the circumstance in which we read it), but what I liked most was how my parents hated it. "What kind of junk is this, telling you that parents shouldn't push their kids harder?? You better get good grades young man!"
The point, it went over their head so, so far...
@StripeyYena I totally get the point of the book, and the criticism towards the educational system of the time was valid (and also in parts still is). It was just a bit too close to home. We read it during covid and certain events happened that were oddly close to the story line.
While reading it I didn‘t like it due to the way it was written and now it‘s PTSD fuel
I do want to give other books by Hermann Hesse a try though… but rn I‘m in my SciFi, Greg Egan Phase.
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@StripeyYena I totally get the point of the book, and the criticism towards the educational system of the time was valid (and also in parts still is). It was just a bit too close to home. We read it during covid and certain events happened that were oddly close to the story line.
While reading it I didn‘t like it due to the way it was written and now it‘s PTSD fuel
I do want to give other books by Hermann Hesse a try though… but rn I‘m in my SciFi, Greg Egan Phase.
@Cheesylorry *administers many pats* :<
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@StripeyYena Let me know what you think!
@fuzzyleapfrog My trusty Kindl says I'm at 63% and I really love it so far. The way it's written is not for everyone, but for me, it's a clear "Holt mich ab." with many laughs in between. It's also deeply touching sometimes, makes one actually research the mentioned books, is able to reopen old wounds, and makes one question one's own prejudices. I'd definitely recommend it (and will need to read something by Thomas Mann to see how bad it can really be).
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@fuzzyleapfrog My trusty Kindl says I'm at 63% and I really love it so far. The way it's written is not for everyone, but for me, it's a clear "Holt mich ab." with many laughs in between. It's also deeply touching sometimes, makes one actually research the mentioned books, is able to reopen old wounds, and makes one question one's own prejudices. I'd definitely recommend it (and will need to read something by Thomas Mann to see how bad it can really be).
@StripeyYena You're way faster than me then
Can't wait to continue tomorrow. Regarding Thomas Mann: A few weeks ago, my book club wanted to read some 'Queer Classics', so everyone had to suggest one. I was so lost, but then I was stunned when my colleague immediately suggested Thomas Mann's Death in Venice. However, I later realised that it's not actually gay, but pedophilic.
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@StripeyYena You're way faster than me then
Can't wait to continue tomorrow. Regarding Thomas Mann: A few weeks ago, my book club wanted to read some 'Queer Classics', so everyone had to suggest one. I was so lost, but then I was stunned when my colleague immediately suggested Thomas Mann's Death in Venice. However, I later realised that it's not actually gay, but pedophilic.
@fuzzyleapfrog I need to DEVOUR because my interests go as fast as they come. :<
I did actually buy Zauberberg back in 2021 with the intention of eventually reading it (lol), so this might be a good motivation. My main reasoning: I've been there (on Schatzalp) and will be heading to Klosters in less than a week, so that's some connection, I guess, even if not a meaningful one. x)
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Bought this Kindle for mom back in 2019, but after reading a few books on it, she went back to classic paper, which is fine. Asked whether I could have it back, and it came in quite handy just now, when I wanted to start reading a book right away after hearing about it!
I blame @fuzzyleapfrog for the latter.
Just lazing on the couch, reading my thing while Taki naps next to me. The fact that it's cold outside makes our tiny living room all the more cozy. And with strong snowfall being forecast this evening, I'm rather glad to have tomorrow off, thanks to Rose Monday.
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