Reading

• Dune (Review)

  I read Dune about a month ago and I kind of forgot to log my impressions. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s not a light reading, but it’s really satisfying once you fully immersed on the story. It is the kind of science fiction that I enjoy the most, one that doesn’t stay on the surface and it’s able to build a complex world with intricate philosophical, economic and political analysis. I’m looking forward to continuing this series.

• Fahrenheit 451 (Review)

  I have mixed feelings about this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two-thirds, which had an excellent setup and pace. However, the ending felt slow, predictable, and somewhat disjointed, leaving me with a sense of emptiness upon finishing. The premise of a world where books are forbidden seemed like a powerful way to explore the theme of censorship, but it felt diluted into a questionable argument that we should be able to say whatever we want, no matter what, without any consequences. Coming from a white man, the argument that minorities are the main cause of censorship did not sit well with me. Of course, the book cannot be judged solely through today’s lens, and the term ‘minority’ as used in the book may not align with our current understanding. Nevertheless, the epilogue in the edition I read had strong undertones of ‘old man yelling because he can’t say offensive things without consequences.’ And yet, I would still recommend it. I love a well-written dystopia that challenges you to think and is entertaining at the same time."

• Pride and Prejudice (Review)

  It is a novel of manners with elements of romantic comedy. While it wasn’t a book that particularly captivated me, I can appreciate its writing style and the detailed portrayal of the society of that era. That said, by modern standards, the plot feels somewhat clichéd and predictable. However, the reading is quite pleasant, so I would recommend it to someone who enjoys this type of story.

  3 stars

• Books I read in 2024

  I read 7 books in 2024. I would have loved to have read much more, but I don’t fell to bad about it –at least I didn’t stop reading this year! All books were fiction and except for one in Spanish the rest were in English. I do feel like I accomplished something here as I’ve being able to read literature in English more easily.

  For the reviews I’m using Goodreads score system. One star is the only score I would considered negative. 3 stars and up are books I would recommend: