ok, I haven't finished reading yet, but I just had to stop to comment that you MUST read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It's honestly such a great spooky season book, but also if you're looking to get into her writing, this is, imo, the best one (I've read 2 so take my opinion with a grain of salt). Her writing can be a bit dry/slow in the beginning and I know EXACTLY what you mean about Poirot just solving the mystery out of nowhere (I felt like the same thing happened in Orient Express), but And Then There Were None is such a fun whodunnit and I feel it's a great place to start for getting into her writing. I also read this in like 2 days so it's another quick read.
ps. I saw the movie A Haunting in Venice, which I think is in her book of short stories, and it was SO GOOD.
Ooo I’ll have to check it out! I also wanted to watch A Haunting In Venice. I do agree her writing seems a bit dry in the beginning and it takes a while to get into, but I did enjoy it so I’ll have to give her another chance lol.
omg how did you like the ending? At first I wasn’t sure if I liked it but the more I think about it, the more I love that she kind of left it to the reader’s imagination
bonus comment: i haven’t opened this app in like two months and with this post you’ve sort of rejuvenated (??) my motivation to participate in these conversations and write more, even to reflect on my own summer reading which now seems like an exciting subject to write about, so thank you! :D xx
nice selection! i read the idiot last year and fell in love with it in a way i can’t even explain so i heartily agree with your review!!! i love the quote you picked for it<3
My TBR is going to get a lot longer after reading this. Been wanting to pick up The Guest for a while and I'm also intrigued by Hot Milk now! I'm like you and have always wanted to read Agatha Christie but just... haven't :)
ok, I haven't finished reading yet, but I just had to stop to comment that you MUST read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It's honestly such a great spooky season book, but also if you're looking to get into her writing, this is, imo, the best one (I've read 2 so take my opinion with a grain of salt). Her writing can be a bit dry/slow in the beginning and I know EXACTLY what you mean about Poirot just solving the mystery out of nowhere (I felt like the same thing happened in Orient Express), but And Then There Were None is such a fun whodunnit and I feel it's a great place to start for getting into her writing. I also read this in like 2 days so it's another quick read.
ps. I saw the movie A Haunting in Venice, which I think is in her book of short stories, and it was SO GOOD.
Ooo I’ll have to check it out! I also wanted to watch A Haunting In Venice. I do agree her writing seems a bit dry in the beginning and it takes a while to get into, but I did enjoy it so I’ll have to give her another chance lol.
Just finished The Guest today and I love exactly the same things about it! It really reads like a drawn out daydream and it's great
omg how did you like the ending? At first I wasn’t sure if I liked it but the more I think about it, the more I love that she kind of left it to the reader’s imagination
I knew it would be a possibility, nevertheless found it annoying, but it shows the hold the book has over me haha
Soooo curious about Hot Milk, you’ve convinced me!!
bonus comment: i haven’t opened this app in like two months and with this post you’ve sort of rejuvenated (??) my motivation to participate in these conversations and write more, even to reflect on my own summer reading which now seems like an exciting subject to write about, so thank you! :D xx
Omg thank you that makes me so happy! 🫶🏻
nice selection! i read the idiot last year and fell in love with it in a way i can’t even explain so i heartily agree with your review!!! i love the quote you picked for it<3
i also read belladonna this summer and liked it sm!!!
I actually got Hot Milk and Belladonna from your summer media list so thanks for the recommendations!
so happy you enjoyed them 🫶🏻
It’s definitely in my top 3 the more I think about it!
My TBR is going to get a lot longer after reading this. Been wanting to pick up The Guest for a while and I'm also intrigued by Hot Milk now! I'm like you and have always wanted to read Agatha Christie but just... haven't :)
The more I think about Hot Milk the more I enjoy it!
Brb adding all of these