November Wrap Up || VLOGMAS 2018 DAY 5

TL;DR

April discusses her underwhelming November reading month, including books on Irish village life, Russian history, Japanese internment camps, and self-help advice.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting a hooker with it today I'm here to talk about what I read in November I had Oh quite a hit-and-miss month honestly it wasn't the best reading month I've ever had so let's get into it we're gonna work from three stars to my highest which was just one four star it was not a great reading month the first book I want to... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue failed to captivate April, even though it is popular among Booktube readers.
• ❓ Nonfiction November introduced April to a newfound interest in Russian history.
• 🍂 "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford fell short of April's expectations in terms of emotional impact and character development.
• 😀 "Stalin's Daughter" by Rosemary Sullivan provided valuable insights into the life of Svetlana and the challenges she faced as the daughter of Stalin.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did April find "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue boring?

April found "The Wonder" to be boring because the plot was slow-moving and lacked significant events until the last few pages. The characters and their interactions did not capture her interest either.

Q: What sparked April's interest in Russian history during Nonfiction November?

April's interest in Russian history was sparked by books like "The Romanov Sisters" by Helen Rappaport, which provided her with new insights into the lives of the Tsar's daughters and the Russian Revolution.

Q: Why did April find the characters in "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" flat?

April found the characters in "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" to be flat because they lacked depth and complexity. Despite their challenging circumstances in Japanese internment camps, she did not feel a strong emotional connection to them.

Q: What were April's issues with the portrayal of Svetlana in "Stalin's Daughter"?

April had issues with the author's portrayal of Svetlana as a desperate woman in need of love. She believed Svetlana's behaviors and actions were influenced by her traumatic upbringing under Stalin's manipulative parenting, and therefore, the author's portrayal lacked empathy and understanding.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April had a disappointing reading month in November, with her highest rating being only four stars.

• She found "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue to be boring and uninteresting, despite its popularity on Booktube.

• April unexpectedly participated in Nonfiction November and learned a lot about Russian history through books like "The Romanov Sisters" by Helen Rappaport.

• April also read "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford, which she expected to be emotionally impactful but found the characters to be flat.

• Additionally, April read "Stalin's Daughter" by Rosemary Sullivan, a well-researched book that she struggled with due to the author's portrayal of the protagonist.

• The final book April read was "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chodron, a self-help book that she found to have valuable life lessons.