#readingfiction

Credit: TED-Ed

Credit: John Fish

Cognitive simulation? Theory of mind? Recent studies show books do more than entertain. They introduce us to different lives, helping us empathize with others and prepare for our own obstacles in life.

American Gods is a deep reflection of our society, written in a fantastical, phantasmagorical at times, mythological key. ——— It’s written in Gaiman’s signature style - dark, brooding, black leather jacket on, cinical at places, but always with a hint of magic, of hope. ——— It’s a book of gods vs gods. New versus old. No matter who wins, people lose. ——— It’s also an initiatic journey, that starts incredibly low for the protagonist. And the high point? Well, doesn’t feel that high. But there is something of a bildungsroman in Moon’s trials. And there is a shift. Getting to know who you are is a monumental achievement, isn’t it? ——— Have you read American Gods? ——— #neilgaiman #americangods #bookstagram #readingfiction #mythology (at Bucharest, Romania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVnRVWiJuOa/?utm_medium=tumblr

A bit that I am thinking of adding to Futures Past. What do you think? #gabrielarose97 #futurespast #fictionbooks #writersworld #readingfiction #writing #vape #vapelife