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I'm a huge fan of Daphne du Maurier and have read all of her books. I agree with you here that Jamaican Inn, while still a highly entertaining story, does have a few areas that modern readers will find problematic and/or even disturbing. Nice overview here, thank you.

With AI being a bigger thing and it even being in VR games, it's pretty scary to think people would prefer a robot than to face a real person

I just finished this book! Norman is literally the *worst*! I felt like I needed a shower after reading his perspective. 😂 But, I agree that he was kind of an “evil for the sake of being evil” character… but even when some of his backstory was explained, I hated him way too much to care or have any sympathy for him lol Overall, I give the book 3.5 stars. I liked it, and he got what was coming to him. And I gotta say, Gert at the later half was a badass! I literally laughed out loud when she peed on him lol Normally, I would find that repulsive, but the SOB deserved it. 😂

That stroke on the DDDDDDDDD LOL

I love the 1970s aesthtetic!

Cute cat!

Ira Levin also wrote "Rosemary's Baby"!

I just watched the (1975) movie version of The Stepford Wives. There is so much to discuss.

Beautiful U r never find specifically you again. Your missing the action the those woman vaginas. Missing portion of understanding. 🎉 Make sure to remember any lies u ever told and to share food with the poor and never lie reverse all lies ever told very important for you

I thank you for the honest review and hope you have continued success.

Also I strongly that it's terrible for other women to limit us women to a definition of just breeding children. There's so much more to being a woman than just being a parent. I am 63 going on 64 years old and I have 3 adult children. One who is like her biological father and he is a narcissistic and she really but my current husband and the other two children her brothers through a horrible time.

I had started reading the book then when the main character met up with the cousin. I felt like the cousin was taken advantage right away, insisting that they ignore the situation that torn them apart and kinda bossing the main character to some extent I saw it headed in a direction I didn't want to go in. Having been a victim and held a lot of the information about being assaulted in for years I don't think its a book for me.

Stepford Wives is pure propaganda A successful attempt to get women to strive to be more like men To strive to give up raising their children, grooming themselves and putting their valuable energy into keeping their home an sacred place for their family

It always has to be remembered its a story and isnt meant to relate to yourself and your preference best not to take it so personal 👍

I agree!

Just finished the book…my word, that was deliciously dark and twisted. The last quarter of it is so frenetically paced, I could hardly take in one batshit crazy scene before I was engulfed by the next. “That suicide” though…haunting is the right word. Out of the 13 King books I’ve read so far, this is in my top 3 for sure (just nudged Cujo out the way), after The Stand and The Shining respectively. Top drawer stuff 👌🏽

Google these Libraries, many are free for out of state residents: queer, liberation library, Harris, Public library, San Jose, Public library, Broward county, Public library, Anaheim, Public library & Sunnyvale, Public library. Good luck !

I used to have an NYPL card because I grew up and lived in NYC for decades but I now live abroad and my NYPL card is long expired. Since I live abroad what I did is that I asked my mom to let me borrow her Tampa (Hillsborough) library card and I also have two other accounts at library systems in the US which are totally free to open up online. So now I have 3 library cards in my Libby app which is great because I can listen to audiobooks or download ebooks. I've really enjoyed listening to audiobooks. I can't get through a book so much faster than having to sit down and read it.

Try Roseville Library in Roseville Calif. You might be able to get a free one out of state. I'll let you use mine if it can work without problem? I'm working on it. I heard there are some govt libraries that are open as well as the library of congress. As I said, I'll be checking.

Does this book include inappropriate scenes 18+ or kisses?

What is the likelyhood of a Feminist getting married? how could it ever work?

How do you feel about the fact that a Man wrote this story? and the Director of the 1975 film was a british man (Brian Forbes) symbolism is EVERYTHING & EVERYWHERE in THE STEPFORD WIVES it is it's strength, along with the conspiracy. ive also read the novel which is...140 pages, a VERY short book, which surprised me, anyone could read it in a day, two at the most, I didnt think it was long enough to lose interest the book is every bit as good as the original film

Yayyyy just bought the book after watching "dont worry darling" ive seen both versions of the Stepford wives. Im excited to read thank you for your review!!!!😊😊❤

Check NYPL

Ohio has a great library system. I think it is $90 per year for non residents. I have been contemplating it for some time. I live in the DMV and have a card for all surrounding cities, including Fairfax. Their selection is vast.

I know this is an older video, I too had a Brooklyn card and was extremely disappointed when they stopped allowing out-of-state membership. I would suggest if you haven't already, check with friends and family that live out of state if you can use their card. My mother-in-law lives in a different state and I use her library account to get online content in addition to my local library. It's still not nearly as good as Brooklyn, but it does give me more options.

Dylan Can Read did a video on Libby and has a few libraries for you-free. What is the world coming to when libraries charge to read? What about any poorer kids in Brooklyn-yikes! It’s the dummying down of society if you can’t afford it!

No reason to replace Joanna, any reason!!

One other guy had her speak the alphabet into a tape recorder to get her "voice" All of it is creepy! The original version(1975). Iiked the aesthetic, the shower curtain motif!

Ira Levin also wrote "Rosemary's Baby"!

I grew up in the 1970s. My mom is liberated. Dad wanted her to be a "Stepford Wife" that never happened!

1975

Cats control us!

I know you are a big reader and I don’t live in Montana , but I just think that $50 a month is very pricey. However, in the beginning, you said $50 a year, which is pretty good. My thought is Missoula which has a major university/college. Perhaps you can get a subscription there.

Just watched the 1975 version and it was amazing and so uncomfortable. Jordan Peele has mentioned it as an inspiration for “Get Out” which I also love and they are very similar movies, both great in their own ays. Sexism is not about hating female bodies, the Stepford men adored female bodies. Racism not about hating black skin, the white family in “Get out” adored black bodies enough to want to become black. Instead sexism and racism are about not granting certain people respect and dignity as individuals. The shortest description of feminism is that “Women are people”, something the Stepford men didn’t approve of.

Bruh there's a reason the term femoid is popular, women are ALREADY incapable of having an interesting conversation lmao

100% agree on the Trans omission! We only get one Trans chapter at the very end which was far too little. I was also sad that the discoverer of the vaccine was gay and ransomed the world. I mean, I’d not like lesbian character be the most callous. But I really liked your review! Well done!

The great Mark Twain said he read Jane Eyre regularly so ss to never forget how much he hated Bronte as an author. I could not stand the Brontes but this book is incredible ... A must read. The audio version is fabulous.

read "Dead of Winter" by Darcey Coates...its great

So clever! 🪄 -Becks

That is such a trippy cover! Happy reading! 💛

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Ooooh nice tag! Super interesting premise, something a bit different!

It was a blast!!!! Can’t wait till our next girls trip!

Loved loved loved this video!

I completely get it when it comes to Maureen Kilmer I’m noticing her books are just super slow. I liked the characters in this one specifically but I think a graphic novel would have worked great!

Great wrap up, Tacky sounds fun! 💛

Thank you for sharing all your fabulous reads! Im in a bit of a rut, feeling a little tired and unmotivated to read. I will pick up a book tomorrow and hopefully be back on track.

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Ooooo I love this tag! Very fun - I'm definitely giving this a go!