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Catherine House
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Believe me when I tell you that I tried to like this. I really, really did but I'm at 60% and I just can not force myself to keep reading this. For whatever reason my brain is struggling to understand what any of this is about. There is a lot of eating, drinking, nudity, and casual sex. I normally don't rate a DNF but I read over half of this son of a b and I feel that was enough to qualify a rating.
"You are in the house and the house is in the woods. The woods are in the house. The stairs are in the house. Down the stairs is the hallway, and at the end of the hallway is the ballroom. The ballroom is in the house. You are in the house and the house is in you." = um, whaaat? 🤨
"You are in the house and the house is in today. Today is not a moment. Today is not a point. Today is an infinite area. Today is forever. Everything that has happened and that will ever happen is now. Everything that has been and will be is here. And everything is good. Everything is fine. You are not sad. You are not afraid. You are not hateful. Because you are here. You are here. You are inside. And you are ready." = Ready to throw my kindle at the wall. 😒
"Your hands are on the table. The table is in the hall, across the yard, in the house. The house is in the woods. In the woods, across the yard, in your hands, is the cup. The cup is in your hands. Your hands are in the house." = My brain hurts 😵
Anyhoo I tried. Maybe I will save others some valuable reading time. Also, according to other reviewers the end brings no resolution so, yeah.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
"You are in the house and the house is in the woods. The woods are in the house. The stairs are in the house. Down the stairs is the hallway, and at the end of the hallway is the ballroom. The ballroom is in the house. You are in the house and the house is in you." = um, whaaat? 🤨
"You are in the house and the house is in today. Today is not a moment. Today is not a point. Today is an infinite area. Today is forever. Everything that has happened and that will ever happen is now. Everything that has been and will be is here. And everything is good. Everything is fine. You are not sad. You are not afraid. You are not hateful. Because you are here. You are here. You are inside. And you are ready." = Ready to throw my kindle at the wall. 😒
"Your hands are on the table. The table is in the hall, across the yard, in the house. The house is in the woods. In the woods, across the yard, in your hands, is the cup. The cup is in your hands. Your hands are in the house." = My brain hurts 😵
Anyhoo I tried. Maybe I will save others some valuable reading time. Also, according to other reviewers the end brings no resolution so, yeah.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading Progress
December 3, 2019
– Shelved
December 3, 2019
– Shelved as:
to-read
January 23, 2020
– Shelved as:
netgalley-arcs
April 20, 2020
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Started Reading
April 21, 2020
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Finished Reading
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Apr 21, 2020 11:19AM
I give you credit for getting through 60% of that.
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Tammy wrote: "I give you credit for getting through 60% of that."Haha! Very much appreciated, Tammy! 💖
Just reading those few quotes gives me a headache so I think I am going to gladly pass on this one!
What a bummer, Michelle! Your quotes from the book got me giggling! Keep safe too!
Wow. I can't believe you made it as far as you did, based upon the quotes you highlighted. Aye, aye, aye . . .
Kelli wrote: "Holy beep! You deserve a medal 🏅"Thanks so much, Kelli! 💙 I kind of agree with you. Ha! 😁
Trisha wrote: "Just reading those few quotes gives me a headache so I think I am going to gladly pass on this one!"Please do, Trisha! 💗 I hate to be so judgmental and perhaps I should have given the author more credit because she does write beautifully but I rate on enjoyment and I did not enjoy this. At. All.
Ann wrote: "Ooh, I'm going to take this off my TBR!"I'm glad I could help! 😃
Oscar wrote: "What a bummer, Michelle! Your quotes from the book got me giggling! Keep safe too!"Thanks, Oscar! 💗 My brain felt like it was melting as I was reading those but I sure am glad to give you a giggle. Stay safe and be well my friend!
Melissa wrote: "Wow. I can't believe you made it as far as you did, based upon the quotes you highlighted. Aye, aye, aye . . ."Haha! Right? Those quotes boggle my brain. 🤪
leslie hamod wrote: "Wonderfully honest! Refreshing! Perfect review dear Michelle!"You are so kind. Thank you sweet Leslie! 😘
Oh no! Sorry to hear Michelle! That's so frustrating. Props for trying hard to finish it. You tried your best, onto the next!
Oh, man. Those quotes are reason enough for me to steer clear. Here on the computer, in the house, on a street. Bah!
Kelli wrote: "Oh no! Sorry to hear Michelle! That's so frustrating. Props for trying hard to finish it. You tried your best, onto the next!"Thanks very much, Kelli! 💗
Zoeytron wrote: "Oh, man. Those quotes are reason enough for me to steer clear. Here on the computer, in the house, on a street. Bah!"Haha! Exactly! 🤣
I like to avoid books that might put me in a reading slump. I hope you enjoy your next read more!
Jayme wrote: "🤣 YES, 60% is enough!!"I agree!!! 😂 My poor brain.
Trisha wrote: "I like to avoid books that might put me in a reading slump. I hope you enjoy your next read more!"Thanks so much, Trisha! 💖
Thanks for the warning Michelle! You definitely gave it a fair try. Honestly those passages you quoted made me LOL, probably not what the author intended. I give you credit to making it to 60% lol
I am reading it now. I’m only at 21% but yeah...I’m trying to be open minded. But how do you deal with DNF book on NetGalley anyways? Do you review it and rate it even if you didn’t finish it? Just curious...you know...in case I don’t get as far as you did 🤷🏻♀️😂
Aga wrote: "I am reading it now. I’m only at 21% but yeah...I’m trying to be open minded. But how do you deal with DNF book on NetGalley anyways? Do you review it and rate it even if you didn’t finish it? Just..."I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with this too, Aga! Typically with a DNF if I've read less than 50% I won't rate it or add it to my book challenge. If I read more than that then I say it's fair game to stick a star rating on it.
D'oh! You asked how to do it on NetGalley because unfortunately you do have to rate it there. I will usually mark them a 2 star read to be somewhat fair. Hope that helps. 😊
JanB wrote: "Thanks for the warning Michelle! You definitely gave it a fair try. Honestly those passages you quoted made me LOL, probably not what the author intended. I give you credit to making it to 60% lol"
Thanks so much, Jan! 💜 I give myself an A for effort. Ha!
So sorry you didn’t love it! Hopefully your next read will be better! Totally an A for effort for getting as far as you did!
Melonie wrote: "So sorry you didn’t love it! Hopefully your next read will be better! Totally an A for effort for getting as far as you did!"Thank you kindly, Melonie! 💖
Michelle wrote: "D'oh! You asked how to do it on NetGalley because unfortunately you do have to rate it there. I will usually mark them a 2 star read to be somewhat fair. Hope that helps. 😊"Thank you, Michelle! And I hope your next read will be much much better :)
Aga wrote: "Michelle wrote: "D'oh! You asked how to do it on NetGalley because unfortunately you do have to rate it there. I will usually mark them a 2 star read to be somewhat fair. Hope that helps. 😊"Thank..."
Thanks, Aga! 💗
Sumit wrote: "Hope you enjoy your next read :)"Thanks very much, Sumit! 💙
Ah, Michelle. You've fallen on the grenade for the rest of us. Won't be seeking this one out any time soon. Hope the next one is far, far better than this one. :D
Linda wrote: "Ah, Michelle. You've fallen on the grenade for the rest of us. Won't be seeking this one out any time soon. Hope the next one is far, far better than this one. :D"You are so kind. Thank you, Linda! 💗
Dear Michelle, its not nice to insult people who try to help forgetful people where they are...have you not seen the movie MEMENTO??
Ps. It also helps those who are tripping balls, btw.
Man that’s a bummer at 60%! I know it must’ve really been dragging to throw in the towel at that point! But still, 40% could feel like forever if you’re not enjoying it so good for you girl! Hope your next 1’s a blinking 5 star!!😊
Mort wrote: "Ps. It also helps those who are tripping balls, btw."😂🤣😂🤣 You know, with a little LSD this would probably make sense. I'll do a re-read once I hit up my dealer.
Erin wrote: "Man that’s a bummer at 60%! I know it must’ve really been dragging to throw in the towel at that point! But still, 40% could feel like forever if you’re not enjoying it so good for you girl! Hope y..."Thanks, Erin! 💗 I just finished The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires and it was AMAZING in every way.
I love your review! Sorry that you did not enjoy, but thanks for saving a few precious hours of my life!
tamar wrote: "I love your review! Sorry that you did not enjoy, but thanks for saving a few precious hours of my life!"Ha! Thanks very much, Tamar! I'm happy to help anyone save reading time. 😄💖
Sorry this was a dud, but I love your review!! Hope you love your next book!
Meredith wrote: "Sorry this was a dud, but I love your review!! Hope you love your next book!"Very much appreciated, Meredith! 💗
Sorry this didn't work out for you. I hope your next book is a 5 star read.
Wow hmmmmm. Think I need to pass. Great review and helpful. 🙂
Definitely not a book for everyone. It’s weird, quirky but I’m sticking with it as it’s got me intrigued where this is going. Baby died but how? And what is this other girl running from
You definitely saved me! I cannot stand that kind of prose!
Sarah wrote: "You definitely saved me! I cannot stand that kind of prose!"Happy to help, Sarah! 😁
Natalie wrote: "Totally with you on this!"I'm glad we're likeminded on this one though I'm sorry you had to suffer through this too.
