The second book in the trilogy that the Ring movies are based on had my heart RACING and I am a seasoned horror fan. the whole series is fantastic, what I wouldnāt give to read them again for the first time š„ŗā¤ļø Iāll circle back bc I love scary books and surely have more recs
Feb 26, 2024
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I read the trilogy for the first time in 2019. I was really surprised and impressed by the complexity of these books. I think they were some of the last good YA books and also unknowingly were the precipice the publishing industry would topple from. It's not Suzanne Collins fault everyone said oh my god, we're doing districts.
The movies don't capture what makes these books special; they capture what makes it marketable. I enjoy them but don't approve. The distance between the two is too sad. For me, it's so pleasurable to trace the obvious lineage of this series. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, then The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King), two of my favorite works, then The Hunger Games. Every author wanting more than the previous one gave.
If you haven't read in a while, these might get you going again. Digestible, approachable, and honestly deeply affecting. As a connoisseur of dystopia, this tastes just fine.
Nov 17, 2024
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that shit is so good.
and if you love the movies and haven't read it, i think it might deepen your appreciation for the films too.
Jan 15, 2025
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first read these when i was in elementary school. iām on the last book now of my early-20s reread. the writing is clever and emotional. iām just shocked by how much depth and language play is contained in theseāthings i surely missed in my first read. i recommend reading or rereading these at any age!
Dec 30, 2024
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truly Americaās pastime. I was reading in the park earlier and overheard a girl dishing about a breakup to her friend who was kinda implying she was in the wrongā¦ and she was like āso did I lie? Yes. But I meant it at the timeā and then explained to her friend how the NYT connections puzzles work. I only hope people are as thrilled when they listen in on my crazy ass. I love being nosy
Mar 17, 2024
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really just stretching your whole body so intensely youāre using muscles you didnāt even know you had and squeaking like a little mouse. wiggling like a worm on the sidewalk after it rains when you poke it with your shoe, but a little slower. maybe more snake than worm. but to each their own
Feb 7, 2024
