The Doloriad by Missouri Williams BOOK REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- The Doloriad is a brilliant piece of literary fiction; a twisted twist on the post-apocalypse, reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy, Greek tragedies, Shakespeare's darkest plays.
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Absolutely loving your content. So glad I found this channel. Really great reviews, insights, and an infectious attitude towards reading.
You're too kind! Thank you so much 💜
@@WillowTalksBooks Haha I just bought the ebook for this novel. Can’t wait to dig in!
I've been binge watching your older videos and furiously adding titles to my TBR. I'm also really enjoying your rainbow dinosaur shirt! The Doloriad reminds me of the Colt family in Australia, and, as you said, Cormac McCarthy. It's what you imagine the story of some of the peripheral characters in "The Road" would be.
Omg that's such a good point! The peripheral characters of The Road, absolutely!
Just found you and I’m so glad! Thank you for this review!
You’re very welcome 😊
Just added this to my TBR. I want more Gothic reads and I'm coming to you for all the recommendations!
Then you're going to really enjoy next week's video!
This is one of those books that I've been both hyped and scared about! Could it be this year's Earthlings? God I hope so.
Almost done with Our Wives Under The Sea 😱
I think you could definitely call it this year's Earthlings!
Great review! I've really been enjoying your videos and the lovely corner of youtube that you occupy.
I especially like your sweet and excited smiles as you do something you love
You are so sweet to say all of that, thank you!
And thanks for complimenting my tonally questionable outfit lol but it is actually a dress! I put it on for a night at the theatre and quickly filmed the video before leaving the house lol
@@WillowTalksBooks it's a lovely dress! And you look great in it :) I hope you had fun at the theatre! It's nice that things are slowly coming back and we can go back to wearing pretty clothes and go out haha
I was waiting for your review on this. Definitely going to read this one!
Nice! I'm very happy to hear that!
just started this and im having a really hard time getting into the prose and the descriptions of dolores so im here for some reassurance since i almost always agree with your opinions
One of my subscribers suggested I watch your review and yes! I kept thinking about Titus Andronicus while reading this too. The writing was by far my favorite part but yeah some parts were sickly funny. The schoolmaster’s character I found the most comedy in, not sure why, might have something to do with the bizarre nature of his moth mound obsession (even typing that I am giggling). But the last chapter took me for a loop and I’m still trying to untangle it 🥴 can’t wait to binge your videos! Also ugh I wish I had the British cover as well as the US edition, your copy is so creepily fantastic
I immediately put in a reservation for it on my library's Web site, should have it in a couple of months. The American cover does not have that crazy face but some nice green trees 😄😸. I had also learned of Sayaka Murata's great "Earthlings" from you so thanks again 👍
Haha superior book covers is about the only thing I appreciate the UK for. And if you loved Earthlings, you're going to have fun with this as well!
The cover 😍 👌🏻 ✨
Isn't it delicious?!
@@WillowTalksBooks My mouth is watering 🤤
Love your channel! It’s a recent discovery for me, so I’ve enjoyed going through many of your videos. We have very similar taste in books, so I’ll be keeping my eye on any recommendations from you that aren’t already on my tbr list!
I think you got a couple (minor) details wrong here!
1) Agathe is the youngest sibling, not Dolores! At least, the youngest of the Martiarch’s children. It’s not explicitly stated, but I imagine some, if not all, of Jan’s children are younger than Agathe.
2) While there are many allusions and references to Greek mythology throughout the book, the philosopher in the sitcom is, as the title Get Aquinas in Here implies, very specifically St. Thomas Aquinas, not a Greek philosopher. Aquinas was an influential medieval Italian philosopher known for scholasticism, a school of thought with a heavy focus on dialectical reasoning and explicit disputations. Also, as a prominent Christian (hence the sainthood), he was a strong proponent of natural theology. I think the philosopher being St. Thomas Aquinas and him being known for scholasticism and natural theology are particularly important for interpreting the meaning for the sitcom and the book as a whole. I’m not super well versed on Aquinas myself, so I need to digest a bit more of his work and thought to truly grasp the connection.
Interesting, thanks!
WELL, colour me intrigued 👀
Damn right you're intrigued! I know how to sell a book!
Not sure this is a book for me, but as always I appreciate your review.
And I appreciate you watching! 💜
I’ve read it three times already 🥰
You have a really cool voice. Have you considered doing audiobook?
Thank you! And yes, it’s actually a dream of mine but it’s so tough to get into.
I think this book might be too much for me! 🥺
I wouldn't blame you, but it's also a wonderful satire/parable/drama that is well worth the ride!