#9. A book I thought I wouldn’t like but ended up loving
I have three books here.
• To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – This is a classic and for that reason alone, I thought I would hate it. But, it blew my mind and has redefined the meaning of classics for me.
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman – I didn’t like his Anansi Boys and so, I was reluctant to read this. But, it just sucked me into its mythology and I believed everything that happened inside that world. In fact, I still do. Definitely read this people!
• The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery – My brother bought this saying he liked philosophy. Naturally, I got curious about this new genre and gave it a read. I didn’t expect to come out of it a convert. I became a fan of its dry, morbid humour that I didn’t even know existed 1 book ago. If you are looking for something very different from our usual fantasy fare, try this.
American Gods was my official introduction to Neil Gaiman. I especially loved how he interweaved Norse and African mythology into his story telling. That was my favorite part. I’m always a fan of a good fantasy book because I’m at awe of how a writer can create such a detailed and glorious world. But my feelings towards the book is… While I enjoyed the journey, I found the end somewhat anticlimactic. I liked how Odin stayed true to his character (I mean, his motive for starting the war) but the way the actual war ended.. it felt anticlimactic.
How was Anansi Boys? I’ve been wanting to try it because I’m currently into ‘African mythology’ themed books. It’s a world that I haven’t explored much of (even though I’m African 🙈) outside the scary stories that I was told as a kid. I didn’t learn about Anansi till Neil Gaiman’s American Gods and he’s a god originating from my country 🤦🏾♀️.
Heyyy…do tell me if you find interesting mythological stories:) I also loved how he brought together so many Gods from different philosophies. It was too good.
Anansi boys was not so intricate in its mythology and I didn’t connect with it so much. Maybe someone who liked it could review it better, I suppose.
taekkielove
August 14, 2020 at 8:33 AM
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#9. A book I thought I wouldn’t like but ended up loving
I have three books here.
• To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – This is a classic and for that reason alone, I thought I would hate it. But, it blew my mind and has redefined the meaning of classics for me.
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman – I didn’t like his Anansi Boys and so, I was reluctant to read this. But, it just sucked me into its mythology and I believed everything that happened inside that world. In fact, I still do. Definitely read this people!
• The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery – My brother bought this saying he liked philosophy. Naturally, I got curious about this new genre and gave it a read. I didn’t expect to come out of it a convert. I became a fan of its dry, morbid humour that I didn’t even know existed 1 book ago. If you are looking for something very different from our usual fantasy fare, try this.
IamPilgrim
August 14, 2020 at 9:02 AM
American Gods was my official introduction to Neil Gaiman. I especially loved how he interweaved Norse and African mythology into his story telling. That was my favorite part. I’m always a fan of a good fantasy book because I’m at awe of how a writer can create such a detailed and glorious world. But my feelings towards the book is… While I enjoyed the journey, I found the end somewhat anticlimactic. I liked how Odin stayed true to his character (I mean, his motive for starting the war) but the way the actual war ended.. it felt anticlimactic.
How was Anansi Boys? I’ve been wanting to try it because I’m currently into ‘African mythology’ themed books. It’s a world that I haven’t explored much of (even though I’m African 🙈) outside the scary stories that I was told as a kid. I didn’t learn about Anansi till Neil Gaiman’s American Gods and he’s a god originating from my country 🤦🏾♀️.
taekkielove
August 14, 2020 at 11:42 AM
Heyyy…do tell me if you find interesting mythological stories:) I also loved how he brought together so many Gods from different philosophies. It was too good.
Anansi boys was not so intricate in its mythology and I didn’t connect with it so much. Maybe someone who liked it could review it better, I suppose.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
August 14, 2020 at 9:48 AM
My own personal copy of “…Mockingbird” is that one 😍😍😍
taekkielove
August 14, 2020 at 11:43 AM
Mine too 😍
Fly Colours
August 14, 2020 at 10:12 AM
Really liked those 3 too! 💚💚💚