November Wrap-Up⭐️

TL;DR

In this video, Emma shares her thoughts on the books she read in November, including her favorite, "The Dark Interval" by Rilke, and her disappointment with "Crash of Fate."

Transcript

good morning welcome back to my channel it's emma let's talk about the books i read in november i'm gonna start with my favorite and i think i'm just gonna move through them chronologically because we have a lot to talk about so let's get started i actually had two five star reads this month but my favorites of course above all this was actually a ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 "The Dark Interval" by Rilke had a profound impact on Emma, altering her perception of life and death and encouraging a celebration and love of death.
• 🖤 "Every Heart a Doorway" by Seanan McGuire was forgettable for Emma, lacking in attachment to the characters and exploration of the premise.
• 😉 "Frostblood" by Ellie Blake, despite being a YA fantasy with familiar tropes, won Emma over with its likable characters and evolving relationships.
• 🖤 "Crash of Fate" by Zoraida Cordova failed to deliver as a Star Wars novel, lacking substance and missing the marks for a Star Wars story.
• ✍️ "Little Gods" by Meng Jin had interesting concepts but didn't resonate with Emma due to the detached writing style.
• 🫥 "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab had polarizing writing that didn't work for Emma, but she appreciated the ideas explored.
• 🫠 "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett provided a cozy and comforting read, emphasizing the power of imagination and storytelling.
• 😮 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James impressed Emma with its tense atmosphere and exploration of perception and ambiguity.
• 🥺 "House of Salt and Sorrows" by Erin A. Craig had a promising start with its ocean gothic atmosphere but veered off track in the middle, leading to disappointment.
• 🫒 "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid lived up to the hype, offering an addictive and gripping narrative.
• ❤️‍🩹 "The House in the Dark of the Woods" by Laird Hunt was an eerie tale with beautiful writing, but the ending left Emma conflicted.
• 🫠 "The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood was a fun and cute middle-grade book that Emma plans to continue reading.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Emma find "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab disappointing?

Emma found the writing style of the book, filled with excessive similes and metaphors, to be repetitive and overwhelming. While she appreciated the concepts and ideas explored in the book, the writing style detracted from her overall enjoyment.

Q: What were Emma's thoughts on "House of Salt and Sorrows" by Erin A. Craig?

Emma initially enjoyed the book's ocean gothic atmosphere, but felt that the plot derailed in the middle, becoming random and strange. She was disappointed by the missed opportunities and the book not living up to its promising start.

Q: What did Emma enjoy most about "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid?

Emma loved the gripping and sensationalist writing of the book, which made her feel like she was promised a juicy story that she didn't want to look away from. She found the book entertaining and addictive, comparing the experience to stepping out of a movie theater.

Q: What themes did Emma appreciate in "Salomé" by Oscar Wilde?

Emma enjoyed the exploration of the gaze and perception in the play, as well as the themes of art and creation. She found the powerful imagery and writing of Oscar Wilde impressive.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Emma's favorite book of the month was "The Dark Interval" by Rilke, a collection of letters on loss, grief, and transformation that left her transformed and altered her perception of life and death.

• She found "Every Heart a Doorway" by Seanan McGuire to be forgettable and lacking in attachment to the characters, giving it a three-star rating.

• "Frostblood" by Ellie Blake, a young adult elemental fantasy novel, surprised Emma with its familiar tropes and storyline, but she loved the characters and their evolving relationships, giving it four stars.

• "Crash of Fate" by Zoraida Cordova was a disappointment as a Star Wars novel, lacking in substance and failing to hit the marks for a Star Wars story, resulting in a lower rating.

• "Little Gods" by Meng Jin had interesting concepts and explored topics of physics, time, and memory, but the detached writing style didn't resonate with Emma, resulting in a three-and-a-half-star rating.

• "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab had a polarizing style of writing that didn't work for Emma, but she appreciated the concepts and ideas explored, giving it three-and-a-half stars.

• "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett was a cozy and comforting read, with themes of imagination and the power of storytelling, earning it a four-star rating.

• "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James, a Victorian gothic ghost story, impressed Emma with its tension and atmospheric writing, resulting in a five-star rating.

• "House of Salt and Sorrows" by Erin A. Craig had a promising start with its ocean gothic atmosphere, but the plot veered off track in the middle, disappointing Emma and resulting in a lower rating.

• "The House in the Dark of the Woods" by Laird Hunt was an ambiguous and eerie tale with beautiful writing, but the ending left Emma feeling conflicted, resulting in a three-and-a-half-star rating.

• "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid lived up to the hype, providing an entertaining and addictive narrative that made Emma feel like she had just stepped out of a movie theater, earning it a five-star rating.

• "Salomé" by Oscar Wilde, a one-act tragedy, impressed Emma with its powerful imagery and exploration of the gaze and perception, resulting in a positive reading experience.

• "The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood, a middle-grade book, was a fun and cute read about a governess taking care of children raised by wolves, and Emma is interested in continuing the series, giving it three stars.