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These Books Did Something to My Life 📚
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items Books that changed my life, brighten my life, ruined my life; all in this list with my short review. (still updating)
Sections
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Fiction
Nonfiction
Fiction
When the perpetrator indirectly ‘declared’ that he was the one at the beginning, my expectations went even lower. I was like, if the culprit was really him, I would be disappointed. But turns out Ayatsuji had a way to ‘play’ with my expectations—with...
Yukito Ayatsuji - The Decagon House Murders
Dostoevsky was really good at writing narratives. Many times my emotions went up and down because of the character’s conversation. Plus, the pace was quite slow, so the nervousness was mixed with my impatience to know what happened in the next scene.
Fyodor Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment
In short, I was terrified. Even so, I am really grateful that my first horror read was Kinki because it has a strong build-up and is incredibly gripping.
Sesuji - About a Place in the Kinki Region
As a psychology graduated, I really enjoyed this book. The concept of analyzing some strange pictures took me back to those days when I learned the same thing in college. Also, the way Uketsu combined that element with his unique storytelling style w...
Uketsu - Strange Pictures
If the female version of a ‘frustrating book’ is “Kim Jiyeong: Born in 1982” by Kim Nam-joo, this book would be the male version of it.
Osamu Dazai - No Longer Human
I regret that I ever underestimated this book. It has four chapters and I CRIED through all four chapters. It is absolutely worth the hype. If I could describe warmth, hugs, and a sense of security in the form of a book, then this book would be it.
Toshikazu Kawaguchi - Before the Coffee Gets Cold
To be honest, I was pretty bored during the first 30%. There were some conflicts, but nothing really grabbed my attention or made me want to keep reading. However, around the halfway point, I was completely hooked. I even came up with my own theory a...
Mizuki Tsujimura - Lonely Castle In The Mirror
Nonfiction
I love the simplicity of this book. The whole content is written to-the-point. I can say that if all the Japanese-based self-improvement books were combined into one, this book would be it. By the way, the simple doodles in it are pretty!
Shunmyo Masuno - The Art of Simple Living
The contents are relatable and insightful; especially the first chapter. I even captured and wrote a lot of sentences for me to re-read as a self-reminder.
The Book of Ichigo Ichie by Gracia & Miralles
My heart felt so heavy. I repeatedly paused my reading only to give myself seconds of butterfly hug and head pat. I even said, “Stop attacking me,” so many times. No, not that this book is not good. It was very good, to the point I want to thank the ...
Baek Sehee - I Want to Die but Eat Tteokbokki
This book is so helpful and relatable, for real. Also, I love how the author inserted a few jokes and used a language style that is not too stiff.
Patrick J. Mcginnis - Fear of Missing Out
Things are tools. Tools can only be controlled by human, so don’t ever let it take control of you.
Fumio Sasaki - Goodbye, Things