First of all, it was an easy and comfortable book to read, and it had everything you would expect from a romance novel. The characters constantly running into each other, the male main character always being the one who saves the woman, those moments where the female character is like “I don’t depend on a man, look, I’m strong too,” and the fact that they immediately fell for each other from the very first moment they saw each other — it had all of those things. The girl loving luxury but also having those “I’m not like that” moments was there too. Even the way they acted like teenagers experiencing love for the first time was included.
I was expecting something more interesting, especially since the main character was supposedly bisexual, but she basically fell for the first handsome and rich man she saw. I didn’t like any of the characters. Honestly, it was obvious how the ending would go. They were either going to get married or he was going to propose, and that unnecessary breakup scene the author added just to create some drama was so pointless.
It was nice to read something that reflected Armenian culture, and the book has an English level that flows easily and doesn’t make the reader struggle too much. But aside from that, I feel like something was missing. It could have been much better.
It’s readable, but I don’t think it’s a book that should be taken too seriously. In my opinion, it was just a very light, “snackable” read.
İlk olarak okunması rahat bir kitaptı ve bir romantik kitapta bulunacak her şey vardı. Karakterlerin her daim denk gelmesi, çoğu zaman ana erkek karakterin hep kadını kurtarması ve arada benim kadın karakterim bir erkeğe bağlı değil, bakın o da çok güçlü denilen anları ve birbirlerini gördükleri ilk andan itibaren hemen birbirlerine
A Critical Review of Humankind
Rutger Bregman’s book Humankind is one of the books that questions negative ideas about human nature and makes readers think. For many years, many people believed that humans are naturally selfish, bad, and only care about themselves. However, Bregman does not agree with this idea. According to him, human nature is not as dark as people think. Instead, people are more willing to help each other, understand others’ feelings, and do good things. In the book, the author supports these ideas with many examples from wars, psychology experiments, history, and biology. One of the best parts of the book is that it gives hope about humanity. Still, when I finished the book, I did not only feel admiration. On one side, I was happy to read it because it made me think differently. On the other side, some of the author’s ideas felt too optimistic to me. Because of this, the book was both interesting and questionable for me.
One of the strongest parts of the book is that it makes people question ideas about human nature that many accept without thinking. Today, we often see violence, murder, wars, and fights on television, social media, and in the news. After some time, people start to believe that the world is full of bad people. At this point, Bregman asks an important question: If humans were really bad by nature, how could societies survive for so many years? A big part of human history was shaped by helping each other, working together, and surviving together. From this side, the writer’s ideas are important and meaningful.
His ideas against the belief that humans are naturally wild are especially interesting. Today, when someone behaves badly, people sometimes say, “Did you grow up in a cave?” However, Bregman says that hunter-gatherer societies were not as violent as many
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🔎 Polisiye
💕 Romantik
🚀 Bilim Kurgu
🏰 Fantastik
📖 Klasik
🧠 Kişisel Gelişim
🏛️ Tarih
😱 Gerilim
Aimé Césaire is a Martinican poet and a politician whose express himself in French with Negro characteristics. He does things with words beyond my imagination. A true preacher of Black people. Very strong and decisive. We as Kurds, have a lot to learn from Black struggle. A colonized land means colonized minds also. We have to decolonize our minds first. We have to stop the alienation.
A must read.
This was freaking hard to read man. Should've gone with the tr translation but I just didn't want to. Just a reminder to myself: never EVER read books in translation if it's not originally English written...
Hikâyenin merkezinde Christine Lucas var. Christine her sabah uyandığında geçmişini unutuyor; yeni anılar oluşturamıyor ve her gün hayatına yabancı biri gibi başlıyor. Yanındaki adamın kocası olduğunu öğreniyor, kaç yaşında olduğunu yeniden keşfediyor, hatta aynadaki yüzüne bile yabancı hissediyor. Sonra bir doktor ona gizlice günlük tutmasını öneriyor ve olaylar burada derinleşmeye başlıyor. Çünkü Christine’in her gün yeniden yazdığı notlar, ona anlatılan hayatla tam olarak örtüşmüyor.
Uyuyana Kadar, psikolojik gerilim türünde hafıza kaybı temasını merkezine alan oldukça atmosferik bir roman. S. J. Watson, kitabı özellikle güvenilmez hafıza ve güvenilmez anlatıcı fikri üzerine kurmuş.
Kitabın bana göre en güçlü yanı; sürekli bir huzursuzluk hissi yaratması. ‘Kime güvenebilirim?’ teması iyi işlenmiş. Hafızanın kimlik üzerindeki etkisini düşündürmesi olumlu yanlarından. Ama okurlar tarafından eleştirilen tarafı da tam olarak bu. Kitapta bilinç akışı ve tekrar hissi özellikle kullanılmış. Yazar, Chris’in aynı korkuları ve sorguları sık sık yaşadığı bir yapı kurmayı tercih etmiş. Dolayısıyla psikolojik detaylara aksiyondan daha fazla yer vermiş.
Bu da kitabın yavaşlamasına ve tekrarların artmasına yol açmış. Özellikle hızlı aksiyon almayı sevenler için tempo sorunu olacaktır. Anlaşılabilir bir durum. Buna karşılık salt psikoloji seven okurların da kitabın o boğucu atmosferini başarılı bulduğunu söylememiz lazım.
Kitabın hemen ardından film uyarlamasını da yolculuğum sırasında izledim. Başrollerinde Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth ve Mark Strong var. Film, hikâyeyi ciddi şekilde sadeleştirerek tekrar hissini azaltmış, gerilimi daha gerçekçi ve hızlı işlemiş. Sürenin kısıtlı olması da olay örgüsünü yoğunlaştırmış.
Sonuç itibariyle; film daha akıcı ve gerilim odaklı. Kitap
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl who lives in Kansas and is suddenly carried away by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz. After her house accidentally kills the Wicked Witch of the East, Dorothy learns she must travel to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz for help returning home. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow, who believes he lacks a brain; the Tin Woodman, who longs for a heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who wishes for courage. The group travels together, facing various challenges before finally reaching the Wizard. He promises to help them only if they defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, which Dorothy ultimately does. However, when they return, the Wizard is revealed to be an ordinary man using illusions. Despite this, he gives Dorothy’s companions tokens that help them recognize they already possess the qualities they desired. In the end, Dorothy learns she can return home using the magical power of her silver shoes, realizing that her greatest wish has been within her reach all along.
From a literary perspective, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the importance of inner qualities over external appearances. Each of Dorothy’s companions symbolizes a human trait "intelligence, compassion, and courage" and their journeys reveal that these qualities are not granted by others but already exist within them. This idea reflects a central message of the novel: people often underestimate themselves and seek validation from external sources instead of trusting their own abilities. The story also examines the contrast between illusion and reality, particularly through the character of the Wizard, who appears powerful but is ultimately just an ordinary man. This suggests a subtle criticism
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“I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” is a powerful and emotional novel that explores mental illness with honesty and depth. The story is intense and sometimes unsettling, but it feels deeply human and real. Rather than romanticizing suffering, the book shows how healing is slow, painful, and uncertain.
What makes the novel especially strong is its focus on inner struggle and the importance of understanding, patience, and support. The writing draws the reader into the protagonist’s mind, making the experience both challenging and meaningful. Overall, it is a heavy but impactful read that leaves a lasting impression.
