Suanne Laqueur
Autore di An Exaltation of Larks
Opere di Suanne Laqueur
A Plump of Woodcocks (Venery) 3 copie
All In (Full Tilt, #2) 1 copia
Final: Erik et Daisy, T3 1 copia
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I'm SO GLAD I've read The Voyages of Trueblood Clay before 'properly' starting this series, because it gave me the opportunity to really appreciate all the parallels between these two books. Reading An Exaltation of Larks with Trueblood's story still fresh in my mind was something else… And boy, did it hurt.
This was a very emotional read for me. Suanne Laqueur's beautiful writing style (and I will say this as many times as I can: her writing is just phenomenal) made the story — or rather stories, because there was more than one, even if they were all woven together — seem more intimate somehow, and I found myself truly caring for these characters. Hurting with them, laughing with them… She’s quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite authors. You don't stumble across a talent like that every day. Nope, you cherish it like the gem it is, and don’t let go.
I'm not a big fan of any kind of love triangles in my books. I mean I can tolerate them, but I don't like them. And the ones featuring an established couple and a bisexual/bicurious character are a definite no-go, because they combine two of my least favorite tropes: GFY and cheating. And I won’t lie, it bothered me here, too, but there was so much else going on that it wasn’t a deal-breaker. I loved all three MCs, Jav, Alex and Val (and their families, and their dogs!… (altro)
This was a very emotional read for me. Suanne Laqueur's beautiful writing style (and I will say this as many times as I can: her writing is just phenomenal) made the story — or rather stories, because there was more than one, even if they were all woven together — seem more intimate somehow, and I found myself truly caring for these characters. Hurting with them, laughing with them… She’s quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite authors. You don't stumble across a talent like that every day. Nope, you cherish it like the gem it is, and don’t let go.
I'm not a big fan of any kind of love triangles in my books. I mean I can tolerate them, but I don't like them. And the ones featuring an established couple and a bisexual/bicurious character are a definite no-go, because they combine two of my least favorite tropes: GFY and cheating. And I won’t lie, it bothered me here, too, but there was so much else going on that it wasn’t a deal-breaker. I loved all three MCs, Jav, Alex and Val (and their families, and their dogs!… (altro)
I am going to absolutely fail to come up with adequate words to describe how much I enjoyed reading “An Exaltation of Larks.” This is gorgeous storytelling at its finest, a tapestry of intricately woven moments over decades and across two continents that the author weaves together with delicate precision and at times painful truth. It is fitting that everything starts with Alejandro in Chile, as the world begins to crumble around him, and follows him, Valerie, and Javier from childhood through adulthood in a heartwarming and thoughtful look at how our experiences shape the self we’re sometimes forced to become to survive, and how healing can come in moments you least expect it.
The author’s exploration of sexuality was especially well-done. Nothing felt overdone or gratuitous, but rather, each scene played a part somewhere in the overall story of who these three characters were, and what story the author was trying to tell. There were moments of teenage exploration and wonderment, the perfectly drawn notes of curiosity and anxiety as a boy’s first kiss with another boy takes form and comes on so gradually it would be easy to miss, and most heartbreakingly, the experience of a man almost admitting his feelings after suppressing them for so long. But really it's about so much more than just sexuality. It's about growth and personal journey, and it's so compelling you just can't put it down. Suanne Laqueur hits exactly the right note every single time and this is a must read.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author.… (altro)
The author’s exploration of sexuality was especially well-done. Nothing felt overdone or gratuitous, but rather, each scene played a part somewhere in the overall story of who these three characters were, and what story the author was trying to tell. There were moments of teenage exploration and wonderment, the perfectly drawn notes of curiosity and anxiety as a boy’s first kiss with another boy takes form and comes on so gradually it would be easy to miss, and most heartbreakingly, the experience of a man almost admitting his feelings after suppressing them for so long. But really it's about so much more than just sexuality. It's about growth and personal journey, and it's so compelling you just can't put it down. Suanne Laqueur hits exactly the right note every single time and this is a must read.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author.… (altro)
Interesting
This collection of stories reminded me of some of the essay books I read when I was getting my literature degree. There was just enough story to whet your appetite and have you wish for more. The stories were vastly different than each other.
What I found remarkable about this collection was how each author took the challenge of 1500 words and made it unique. I discovered new authors and also refamiliarized with old favorites. This was a great book for those moments where you don't have time to read a whole book but you still want to read.
I hope these small snippets were enough to get the spark for writing back after a rough 2020/2021 pandemic.… (altro)
This collection of stories reminded me of some of the essay books I read when I was getting my literature degree. There was just enough story to whet your appetite and have you wish for more. The stories were vastly different than each other.
What I found remarkable about this collection was how each author took the challenge of 1500 words and made it unique. I discovered new authors and also refamiliarized with old favorites. This was a great book for those moments where you don't have time to read a whole book but you still want to read.
I hope these small snippets were enough to get the spark for writing back after a rough 2020/2021 pandemic.… (altro)
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I finally put on my big girl pants, though, and decided to start 2022 with a bang. I was ready for those feels.
Then Geno came along… And his story just about broke me. It’s like I’ve been preparing myself for a gut punch, and got kicked in the balls instead.
⚠️ some personal shit ahead ⚠️
My friend and I got roofied in 2017, when we were studying abroad. I don’t like talking about it, but it happened, so. Long story short, I went out clubbing with my girlfriends, and admittedly didn’t pay much mind to my drinks. I had just a couple, so what happened later felt extremely bizarre, because I can hold my drink with the best of them. It’s all disjointed bits and pieces now, but at some point, I remember seeing and hearing things, but being unable to move. Like a fucked-up out of body experience. This sort of artificial calm coming over me, then blacking out. And waking up later with no recollection of how I got back to my dorm, with bruises under my arms where someone grabbed my deadweight body and hauled me upstairs. Luckily, we hadn’t been raped, because we’d been in a bigger group of friends, and one of them noticed that something was wrong and got us out. Still, it’s one of my worst memories. Bodily integrity, and all that.
⚠️ end of personal shit ⚠️
So, reading Geno’s POV felt visceral on many levels. I had to put the book down several times. (And when I sighed or sniffled randomly, or stared off into space frowningly — and it was often — you bet I was thinking about it real hard.) Add to that the issue of the invisibility of male rape victims that Suanne raised here in her sensitive, but ‘no-bullshit’ way, and it made for some emotional reading. I was tearing up and cursing aloud. Probably made some weird faces, too. It was exhausting, but somehow empowering at the same time.
There’s just something so beautiful and authentic about Suanne’s writing, like oh my god how does she even do that?? It’s like she knows some secret language, and talks directly to your soul? Such a powerful feeling… Ah, this book made me an emotional wreck.
Just like Suanne’s other work, this book was wonderfully quotable and I wanted to highlight like 80% of it. Not only gems such as these:
but also the silly, heartwarming bits:
I. ATE. IT. UP. Every word.
In other news, Jav and Stef were absolute perfection. I want a love like theirs, sometime, maybe.
I’ll probably take a couple months’ break before continuing this series, but I will come back to it. And then I’ll tackle Suanne’s other work. Later. Right now all I want to do is cuddle with my cat, and maybe do some light reading until the book hangover passes.… (altro)