| Here you can suggest books you've read to all of us and bring your opinions of each aforementioned book. Please remember that this forum should remain spoiler-free in consideration of those who haven't read said book. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to suggest a light novel I recently finished, Gekkou. http://myanimelist.net/manga/44167/Gekkou It is a wonderous oddball of sorts combining mystery and romance beautifully whilst centering on the thoughts of our main character, Nonomiya. It's definitely a must-read for those craving a quick read that really manages to draw you in. |
Luna_SparkleJul 2, 2013 1:33 PM
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| Okay, I can't hold this one in. The Adoration of Jenna Fox This is a novel by Mary E. Pearson, and one of my personal favorites. It is a sci-fi influenced drama, taking place in our future, from the eyes of Jenna Fox, who has just awoken from a coma. She is filled with questions throughout the series, constantly asking herself, and drawing her own conclusions. It takes a scientific approach towards answering the mystery surrounding Jenna Fox, and it will always be on my personal bookshelf. |
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| Recently finished Mimizuku to Yoru no Ou. I started it with high expectations because it's score on MAL was ridicoulusly high when I started it (it was 8,67, but it's lower now) and because I heard it won the Grand Prize in the 13th Dengeki Novel Contest; and I wasn't disappointed. Briefly, this novel is about a little girl who wants to be eaten, and a monster who refuses to eat her. It's a very short, simple and straightforward novel so I can't describe the story more than that without giving spoilers. But I can say that it's a beautiful and absorbing novel with well-made and likeable characters, and that it made me cry. (though I cry very easily so that doesn't say much) It feels more like a fairy tale than a novel and is quite short, I'd recommend it to those who like fantasy and those looking for a quick read. |
Youjinbou said: Recently finished Mimizuku to Yoru no Ou. I started it with high expectations because it's score on MAL was ridicoulusly high when I started it (it was 8,67, but it's lower now) and because I heard it won the Grand Prize in the 13th Dengeki Novel Contest; and I wasn't disappointed. Briefly, this novel is about a little girl who wants to be eaten, and a monster who refuses to eat her. It's a very short, simple and straightforward novel so I can't describe the story more than that without giving spoilers. But I can say that it's a beautiful and absorbing novel with well-made and likeable characters, and that it made me cry. (though I cry very easily so that doesn't say much) It feels more like a fairy tale than a novel and is quite short, I'd recommend it to those who like fantasy and those looking for a quick read. Oh, jeez. I read this book a few weeks ago, it was great, and I loved the ending. I found it really neat as to how it sympathizes with the monsters, but doesn't portray the humans as inherently 'evil'. |
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| I've been meaning to read Mimizuku. These are the two I've read recently that are very worth recommending in my eyes. Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees. This is a lovely delightful magical read. It was originally published in 1926 before the tropes of fantasy were really established so it feels quite different in atmosphere, direction and the way it's written. It has an interesting set up where fairy like things are forbidden and looked down upon. It basically starts off with the mayor's son having eaten a fairy fruit and how he has to discover a way to try and save him. I don't really want to give too much away, but it blends fantasy with mystery and drama quite well and builds up a certain amount of tension. There's lots of dream like and surreal qualities also merging and I was very absorbed in it. The Gormenghast Series by Mervyn Peake. This is a series comprised of three novels (Titus Groan, Gormenghast, Titus Alone). I haven't finished reading this yet so I'll just share how I feel about it so far. Peake writes like a painter with the way he's able to conjure imagery with his beautiful descriptions, you can clearly tell how passionate he was about writing I feel. The setting takes place in a castle beginning with the birth of a child and there are no dragons, magic or monsters to be found that are usually very common in fantasy, all of the wonder resides in the characters and how fantastical they are. This review sums up what I would say if I had a better way with words - http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1203852?book_show_action=true&page=1 |
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