one of the books of my *too long* currently-reading list.
A book about the Rwanda genocide, a difficult but great read to understand how the seeds of hatred can be planted and dispersed among society.
Also a good critic to colonialism and neocolonialism (which are, for me at leas, the two greatest scourges of our existence after the invention of ketchup)
Sep 26, 2024
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i was helping a friend move out and spotted this book a few months ago. immediately i asked if i could borrow it and she said yes & i was so happy. i even caught myself surprised with this because i hadn’t done like heavy reading in a fat while but i was somehow drawn to this. after i discovered this book, i remembered how much i actually love reading and learning.
i think everyone should read this book, especially given what the world has come to today. it provides fresh insight through a lens critical of mass genocide and looks back on history, the people & their mindsets behind them, and the aftermath. really makes you think about how easily things could be avoided.
its pretty small, easy to carry and just easy to read too so i tend to take it anywhere i go and read whenever i can because its gotten me that intrigued and curious
Genocide (1985) – Edited by A. A. Galkin, published by Progress Publishers.
Mar 30, 2025
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This past week, I went to Cape Cod for vacation. The airbnb we stayed at was filled wall to wall with books of all sorts. Over the door, up the staircases, and in all the rooms, there were books stashed about boat racing, insect catching, antique grandfather clocks, a professional mixers menu from the 50s, and so so many more. Naturally, I couldn’t help myself but take this environment and do with it what I do best - escape into a Christie novel. This time I chose Murder on the Links. An easy to read Poirot mystery with several twists and turns, with a satisfying (if not sort of predictable) ending. After that, I finally dove into my first Camus, The Stranger. I expected this read to require more effort, as many classics so frequently brought up in psychological and philosophical discussions do, but it was such beautifully smooth read. The story was linear, the characters straightforward, and all very easily ingestible. It’s amazing to me such a simple book could have so much to say, but it really does and does it so well.
Jul 1, 2021
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With the PI.FYI book club!!!! Stoked because it’s been on my tbr. I can’t put it down!
Jul 16, 2024
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Apr 26, 2024
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remembering how i used to talk to this guy who only had one playlist (just liked or saved songs). how is that not prison worthy ? HOW?
Apr 26, 2024
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i wish life was like a show or a calm youtube video without any talking, just a cute nice lofi song in the background and cute little yellow subtitles explaining my thoughts and what is going on rn 💭💭💭
Apr 25, 2024