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Octavia E. Butler: Parable of the Sower (Paperback, 2000, Warner Books) 4 stars

In 2025, with the world descending into madness and anarchy, one woman begins a fateful …

This book redefined my idea of sci-fi!

5 stars

Until I read this book, I always thought the sci-fi genre was not for me because I find stories about faraway space aliens difficult to chew. This book is so solidly grounded in the black female experience that it feels almost surreal, a wholesome experience. I thank Butler for introducing me to Afrofuturism.

reviewed Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (Earthseed, #1)

Octavia E. Butler: Parable of the Sower (Paperback, 2000, Warner Books) 4 stars

In 2025, with the world descending into madness and anarchy, one woman begins a fateful …

finally a post-apocalyptic story that says something meaningful

5 stars

The best "post-apocalyptic" story I've ever come across. So good, it puts most of the others to shame. Also just a great story on its about community, religion, and how to believe in and work for a better world. I wish it was recommended reading in school.

Kabi Nagata: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness (2017, Seven Seas Entertainment) 4 stars

The heart-rending autobiographical manga that's taken the internet by storm! My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness …

Trying to find connections and meaning as an adult

5 stars

This was my second time reading it, so it was interesting to see how different my relation to the story would be. It is still remarkably relatable and touching. If you are going through some hard times or you know someone who is, then maybe the author's experiences with her own difficulties of trying to connect with people and fulfill social expectations will give some insight. I also think the problems she discusses are much more widespread in society than many believe, but a lot of people who are affected can't talk about it due to various stigmas, so it's good that she was brave enough to share her story. While it already won a bunch of awards, I still think it's not known widely enough, especially outside the anime/manga sphere. Even if you've never read a manga or graphic novel before, I recommend checking out this one. It's short, …

Zerocalcare: Torokszorítósdi (Hardcover, Hungarian language) 5 stars

The Hungarian translation of Un Polpo Alla Gola, Zerocalcare's semi-autobiographical graphic novel.

An excellent graphic novel about growing up, guilt, loss.

5 stars

If you liked Tear Along The Dotted Line, you will love this.

I don't know how universal Zerocalcare's story of growing up around the turn of the century in a kind of terrible school is, but it really resonated with me. Zero makes masterful use of the comic format, each moment is communicated in such an immersive way.

Terry Pratchett: Small Gods (Hardcover, 1998, Victor Gollancz) 4 stars

Small Gods is the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, published in 1992. It tells …

The turtle moves... my heart

5 stars

Profound and often funny at the same time, it taught me more about beliefs than 18 years of religious education did.

ps.: The Hungarian translation I could get my hands on is pretty good, with only one noticeable translation error.