WHAT I READ IN FEBRUARY🧚🏻 Pamuk, Paasilinna, Bolaño & more | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Emma shares her thoughts on different books she read in February, including a crime novel, a YA sci-fi, classic literature, poetry, and more.

Key Insights

• 😫 Nordgreen's sustainability initiatives, such as using upcycled plastic bottles for packaging and planting trees to offset carbon emissions, set them apart as an environmentally friendly watch company.
• 😆 Emma's reading choices for February were diverse, ranging from crime novels to classic literature, YA sci-fi, poetry, and more.
• ✍️ "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk stood out for its remarkable writing style, exploration of deep themes, and the author's ability to capture the essence of the genre.
• 🍂 "The Year of the Witching" by Alexis Henderson fell short in terms of writing style and execution, failing to fully delve into its potential themes of religion and feminism.
• 💯 Emma recommends the audiobook versions of the Fortuna Sworn series by K.J. Sutton for a perfect match of the author's writing style and the genre.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What sustainability measures does Nordgreen take in their watch production?

Nordgreen uses upcycled plastic bottles for packaging and FSC-approved cartons for their watches. They also plant trees to offset their carbon emissions.

Q: What is "A Little Lump in Novovilota" by Roberto Bolaño about?

The novel follows the story of Bianca and her brother who are left grieving after their parents die in a car crash. Bianca becomes entangled in a world of crime and the book explores themes of grief, loss, and the impact of external forces on one's life.

Q: How would you describe the writing style of "The Year of the Witching" by Alexis Henderson?

Emma found the writing style of the book to be bland and monotonous, lacking depth and engagement. The book delves into themes of religion and feminism but falls short in execution.

Q: What makes "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk a standout book for Emma?

Emma praises the book for its brilliant writing style, rich exploration of themes such as politics, religion, art, and fate, and its perfect alignment of the author's style with the genre. She also appreciates how the book tackles trauma and its lasting effects.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Emma expresses gratitude to her sponsor, Nordgreen, for their sustainable and minimalist watches.

• She highlights the environmental initiatives of Nordgreen, such as using upcycled plastic bottles for packaging and planting trees to offset carbon emissions.

• Emma provides brief reviews and summaries of the books she read in February, including "A Little Lump in Novovilota" by Roberto Bolaño, "Aurora Rising" by Jay Kristoff and Amy Kaufman, "The Year of the Hare" by Arto Paasilinna, "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, "NP" by Banana Yoshimoto, "The Year of the Witching" by Alexis Henderson, "Let Us Compare Mythologies" by Leonard Cohen, "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk, and "Deadly Dreams" by K.J. Sutton.