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i think the metaphor got a bit confused at times, but not distractingly so

super fun and gripping read, i thought it was overall a good thing to distract myself from having to pee on the Amtrak

sorta boring, sorta interesting

i also didn't get the point of the acts of violence, and the only reason i can come up with is what the hell why not. which i personally am not into. i think if you want random gore, an appreciation for the specific spooky that comes with halloween, i'd recommend it. i was hit unexpectedly hard by the yearning/appreciation for the plasticness of hollywood, and i think this was conveyed really really well in this book.

Really beautifully-written and very intriguing characters. For me personally, it made me realize how little I knew about the opium wars, but would defo recommend!

Really well-written, very engaging, very thorough. Made me wanna rewatch the miniseries.

It's basically about this diver kid who hates his dead diver dad (bc of toxic masculinity), and he dives to find his dad's remains in Monterey Bay. He gets swallowed by a whale, and then we're with him as he fights to survive. It's really cool, and written really nicely. Super vivid and shit.

Would recommend it for sure, but cw for negative body image.

I think this was a well-written book, I just got like, really bored. I don't think this sort of subject was for me at the end of the day, but I'd defo recommend it if you're fascinated by the Watergate Scandal.

it's written very engagingly, and it's not too overwhelming, very informative. i hope i can finish it soon!