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I should have finished writing this wrap-up post weeks ago. I just couldn't
get myself to start (lol). The month where I should have been more free at
work, where I expected to read a lot more books. I got distracted by other
things which I kind of regret investing my time to. If you know the truth,
you'd laugh with me. So I end up reading one book only; A penguin archive
edition nonetheless, which is pretty short. That's fine. At least later I
realize what's going on with me and able to shift my focus into something
that's worth my time.
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Lois The Witch - Elizabeth Gaskell (★★★) |
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This novella follows a girl named Lois who's just orphaned and
forced to leave her home in England so she can live with her uncle
in America. Living in a new environment, with her distant family,
she found she's unwillingly involved in the family's drama. Set in
Salem, Massachusetts, this novella demonstrate how terrifying people
can be when they have evil intention supported by ignorance. It
shows how jealousy can lead to hysteria. Lois the Witch is based on
the Salem witch hunt which is sadly a true historical event. Though
it's a novella and supposedly a quick read, the beginning feels a
bit slow to my taste. But once the conflict shows up, it picks up
the pace. This is not my first time reading Gaskell's work, however
if you're new to her, I think this is a great introduction to her
work. I recommend it to read.
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December Favorites
Series
Firefly Lane
The only good thing I experience in my December, I guess. This series is an
adaptation of a book series by Kristin Hannah. I know the book first but
never got the chance to read it. So when I know that the book got a Netflix
adaptation, of course I put it on my list immediately. Firefly Lane tells
the stories of two girls with different backgrounds who've been friends
since high school. It spans decades of their life, following the up and down
of their friendship. It's bittersweet and heartwarming at the same time.
It's not always rainbow and sunshine, but touching nevertheless. I highly
recommend this series to watch.
That is it for December. With this post, my wrap-up for 2025 is finally all
done. Will I do these kind of post in 2026? yes. Will I be more discipline
in my posting timeline? Not sure (lol). I'll work on it.
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