books i read in october 2020 // a very rant-y october wrap up 💀

TL;DR

In October, the content creator shares her reading wrap-up, discussing 11 books, including popular titles like "The Poppy War" trilogy and "Heir of Fire," as well as unexpected and unsettling erotica novellas.

Transcript

how many books did i actually read i was going to say 11 months not once books hello greeting friends welcome back to my channel or welcome if you're new my name is melanie and today we're here with the books i read in october also known as my october wrap-up i am quite surprised with the amount of books that i got to read in october i was definite... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 October was a productive reading month for the content creator, who managed to read 11 books.
• 😑 The content creator expressed disappointment in "Crush" by Tracy Wolf, criticizing its plot and writing.
• 🍃 "The Rape of Nanking" left a lasting impact on the content creator due to its intense historical context.
• 👏 "The Poppy War" trilogy by R.F. Kuang was a standout series, praised for its world-building and morally complex characters.
• 😮 The content creator was surprised by the inclusion of absurd and unsettling erotica novellas in her reading in October.
• 😮 "Never Look Back" by Lilian Rivera impressed the content creator with its retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth in a Bronx setting.
• ✋ "Heir of Fire" by Sarah J. Maas received a higher rating after further reflection by the content creator.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the content creator's opinion of "Crush" by Tracy Wolf?

The content creator had negative feedback for "Crush," criticizing its plot, writing style, and lack of explanation for key elements. She gave it a one-star rating.

Q: How did reading "The Rape of Nanking" impact the content creator's desire to continue reading "The Poppy War"?

Reading "The Rape of Nanking" made the content creator reluctant to continue with "The Poppy War" due to its intense and gruesome historical context. However, she ultimately appreciated the nuanced exploration of war in "The Poppy War" series.

Q: What were the content creator's thoughts on "The Poppy War" trilogy by R.F. Kuang?

The content creator highly enjoyed "The Poppy War" trilogy, praising its world-building, morally gray characters, and exploration of the effects of war on individuals. She gave the first book a five-star rating, the second book a 4.5-star rating, and the third book a five-star rating.

Q: How did the content creator feel about the erotica novellas "Kissing the Coronavirus" and "Corning the Coronavirus"?

The content creator found both novellas absurd and disturbing. She laughed at the absurdity of "Kissing the Coronavirus" but ultimately gave it a one-star rating. "Corning the Coronavirus" incorporated historical fiction elements and time travel, but it failed to impress the content creator, who also gave it a one-star rating.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator read 11 books in October, surpassing her expectations.

• She strongly disliked "Crush" by Tracy Wolf and "Kissing the Coronavirus" by MJ Edwards, finding the writing and plot unsatisfactory.

• She highly recommends "The Poppy War" trilogy by R.F. Kuang, "The Rape of Nanking" by Iris Chang, and "Never Look Back" by Lilliam Rivera for their engaging storytelling and impactful themes.