Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week you compile a list of ten books which coincide with that week's theme. You can find everything you need to know about joining in here!
This week's theme is 'Top Ten Books I Wish Had (More/Less) X In Them', so this week I'm talking about the books I wish had more pages in them!
Woman Who Brings the Rain by Eluned Gramich: This teeny little memoir was my first read of this year, and was also shortlisted for the English-language Wales Book of the Year in the non-fiction category. I've been really into learning more about Asia in this year and I loved the way this little memoir, about the author's time in Japan, was written, so I'd've really liked a much longer book. Perhaps she'll produce one in future!
Unicorn Tracks by Julia Ember: This has LGBT+ protagonists and unicorns, so what's not to love? I really enjoyed Ember's debut, I just wanted even more of it.
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor: Similarly, the only thing I wanted from Binti was even more of it because the universe Okorafor has created is fascinating.
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue: Something's revealed at the end of The Wonder that I felt was brushed under the carpet very quickly considering the seriousness of it. I would have liked a few more pages so that what's revealed could have been dealt with more than it was.
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison: Okay so this book, one of my favourites of all time (possibly my ultimate favourite of all time), is perfect as far as I'm concerned, I just didn't want it to end. More please?
St Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell: Pretty much every single story in this collection ended in medias res and I found it really frustrating. I think I might have liked the book a little more than I did if I felt as though every story actually had an ending.
Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality and the Evolution of a Fairy Tale by Catherine Orenstein: I really enjoyed this, and I recommend it if you're interested in the history of fairy tales, but I'd love an updated version talking about some of the more recent versions and adaptations of Little Red Riding Hood.
The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig: I loved Heilig's debut, the idea is just delicious, and the only problem I had with it was that ending felt a little rushed compared with the pace of the rest of the book. I'd've been happy for a slower ending, but it didn't really take anything away from my enjoyment of the book.
Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant: I don't think this novella really needs to be longer, it's an ideal size for what it is, but I loved the concept so much that I'd've happily read a full-length novel - especially as I don't read enough horror.
The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen: This is one of those classic Gothic Victorian stories, told in hindsight in a 'tell-don't-show' way that so many 19th century stories were, but the idea is so interesting that I wish it was longer and a bit more, well, more.
What did you talk about this week?
I'm going to look for Woman Who Brings the Rain.
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I enjoyed it, I hope you do too. =)
DeleteI love this list! I completely agree about Unicorn Tracks, it was so interesting! Most of the other books here are on my TBR too, so I'm going to have to bump them all up :)
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Thanks! ^_^
DeleteGreat list! We chose the same topic this week, though we don't actually have any books in common. I definitely need to read The Girl From Everywhere soon though.
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Great minds think alike. ;) I really enjoyed The Girl from Everywhere, I do recommend it.
DeleteGreat list and topic! Definitely agree with The Girl from Everywhere - a few extra pages at the end of that one wouldn't hurt!
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Thanks! =)
DeleteWhat a great spin on the topic! I drew a complete blank and didn't do a TTT this week, but I probably could have come up with a list to fit your theme. :) I just (finally) requested Binti from the library, and I'm really looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! ^_^ I struggled with this topic for a long time, too, I just managed to think of something at the last minute. I hope you enjoy Binti!
DeleteI wouldn't say no to more of The Girl from Everywhere. :)
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me
Who would? ;) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI haven't read any of these! But I definitely agree when I love a book I *almost* always wish it had more pages!
ReplyDeleteWhen a book's perfect I'd hate to ruin it with unnecessary sequels, but I do wish I could just go and spend the day with the characters to see how they're doing. =)
DeleteWhat an interesting selection of books! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chrissi! =)
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