What I Read in February

TL;DR

April shares her February reading experience, including a DNF, five-star books, and mixed feelings towards certain titles.

Transcript

well hello everyone it is april and today i'm here to share with you what i read in february is it like mid-march at this point yes i have not gotten around to filming in a little while uh the whole family got quite sick barry and i had strep throat so it's taken a while but here i am ready to share with you what i read in february if you can hear ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧔‍♀️ "The Bass Rock" brilliantly intertwines the stories of three women to explore violence against women throughout different time periods.
• 🤵 "Stay with Me" offers a heartbreaking portrayal of the impact of cultural practices, infertility, and forced polygamy on a marriage in Nigeria.
• 😥 "The Listeners" captivates with its intriguing premise but disappoints with a pretentious and morally questionable main character.
• 🧔‍♀️ "Dolores Claiborne" balances its exploration of a complex relationship between two women with disturbing instances of abuse.
• ❓ April recognizes her struggle with the audiobook narration of "Beloved" but acknowledges the haunting and compelling nature of the storyline.

Questions & Answers

Q: Which book did April decide not to finish, and why?

April DNFed "Leviathan Wakes" by James Corey after 50 pages. She found the dialogue annoying, couldn't connect with the characters, and felt it wasn't worth diving into an extensive series that didn't captivate her.

Q: What is the main theme explored in "The Bass Rock"?

"The Bass Rock" delves into the theme of violence against women throughout different time periods. April praises how the book interweaves the stories of three women and emphasizes the enduring nature of this violence.

Q: What is the cultural practice explored in "Stay with Me," and how does it affect the main character's marriage?

In "Stay with Me," the cultural practice of introducing another wife into a marriage in Nigeria disrupts the main character's relationship. She and her husband decide against it, but pressure from their in-laws leads to the addition of a second wife, impacting their marriage and her struggle with infertility.

Q: Why did April rate "The Listeners" three stars despite finding the premise intriguing?

While April loved the premise of an intriguing noise driving the protagonist crazy, she disliked the main character, Claire, finding her pretentious and even engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a high school student.

Q: What was a disturbing aspect of "Dolores Claiborne" that surprised April?

April was disturbed by the revelation of sexual abuse against a child in "Dolores Claiborne." This unexpected element and the focus on the abusive relationship between Dolores and her husband made the reading experience challenging.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April did not read much in February due to illness, but she started with a DNF of "Leviathan Wakes" by James Corey, finding it unappealing after 50 pages.

• She finally read and loved "The Bass Rock," a five-star book that explores violence against women throughout different centuries.

• April also gave five stars to "Stay with Me" by Ayobami Adebayo, a heartbreaking story set in Nigeria that delves into infertility and the impact of a cultural practice.

• She rated "The Listeners" three stars, intrigued by the premise but disliked the pretentious and questionable actions of the main character.

• Similarly, April gave three stars to "Dolores Claiborne" by Stephen King, appreciating the relationship between the two women but finding the focus on abuse disturbing.

• Lastly, she gave three stars to "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, struggling with the audiobook narration but recognizing the compelling storyline.