Welcome to Hive Book Club Highlight #334
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Still under the theme of love, this week we come up with the this simple prompt
đź“ťWhich book/novel that redefines what it means to love and be loved according to you?
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@dimplegirl/my-year-in-books-2019
Hello reading community! I hope you are very well and are having a good reading time, for this opportunity I bring you my list of books read in the year 2019
@namiks/books-of-doom-volume-one-review-not-the-best-art-but-an-incredibly-immersive-story
I saw this comic mentioned a lot when I looked online for more Doom related stories, though it wasn't the first story I jumped into, it actually ended up being the third, but from a quick glance through it I knew precisely why so many were speaking about it with such praise. At first I wasn't actually sure I could stomach this, particularly due to my annoyingly high standards and preference in comic book art. I have to admit, it's a problem! I really struggle to stick with a comic if I feel the art just doesn't speak to me, though I feel that is a common theme throughout the world of comics, for those deeply into them and those who are somewhat newer to them. Books of Doom was released way back in 2005 and ended in 2006, but the art style doesn't come from the fact that this is an old (personally, I don't think it's actually old but it's most certainly a bit beyond by now) comic at this point. Though the year is important given the world of comics back then, and the significantly more niche audience it had compared to today. I say this because the Books of Doom story immediately felt serious, significantly more dark in its appearance and narrative. And that was something I feel came from that era. I can make a few comparisons across other media here regarding that.
@ramisey/review-of-the-book-the-last-flight-of-the-blue-beetle-engesp-lrk
The title of the book refers to the first chronicle related to a blue Volkswagen Beetle that belonged to the author, which he had to sell when his personal situation became complicated. Undoubtedly, this text is a heartfelt tribute to the objects that accompany us faithfully during a large part of our lives. In this case, this vehicle becomes a symbol of resistance in the face of adversity.
This book reminded me of the question I so eagerly asked my male colleagues in high school as a teenager, “how do you people survive in the male hostel” and their answers were always similar “we just do it”. High school male hostels back in my time were rough and parents always sent their kids there to “ensure they become strong men” just like the main character’s father did. What parents do not know is that many villain stories were created behind the walls of the male hostel. Many promising young men were battered and broken and those who managed to make it out alive must have lost an intricate part of themselves; their innocence.
@holoz0r/arthur-c-clarkes-and-gentry-lees-garden-of-rama-is-a-sad-place
Arthur C. Clarke’s Garden of Rama is a story that lingers in the mind, not for its futuristic setting, but for the profound sadness it evoked in me. This isn’t a tale of interstellar adventure or technological marvels; instead, it’s a deeply, mundane, passionate and haunting exploration of what it means to be human.
@pusen/eisenhorn-malleus-a-step-down-in-quality
Another week has gone by and another book has been read. I jumped straight into Malleus after finishing Xenos and it took me roughly as long to read the second book as the first. Dan Abnett is still a captivating author that makes you want to just continue reading and not going to bed. Still, this second book had a few short comings.
@lucianav/reckless-not-the-best-plot-in-the-world
There are books that grab us from the first moment and others that ultimately cost much more. A little while ago I told you that I had sagas pending to finish this year and I decided to start with the most advanced book I had basically and in this case it was the reading of Reckless by Lauren Roberts, the second book of the Powerless saga, there is a previous book to this one, 1.5, but I really didn't want to read it and I decided to move on to this one. This book had not really caught my attention when I started reading it and the truth is that it didn't get any better. I have several opinions about it, so let's talk a little bit about this.
@viviehardika/the-minimalist-book-goodbye-things
I first found this book when I went to a Gramedia bookstore. I read a glimpse of this book, and was interested in taking it home, but decided not to because I might be able to find the book at a slightly cheaper price. So I put this book on my wishlist, until finally I found it in the online library, Ipusnas. It didn't take me long to decide whether I should borrow it or not. I borrowed it right away. Luckily, there was no queue for this book so I could read it right away.
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