House in the Cerulean Sea
Maybe it's the end of the world, but not for Candace Chen, a millennial, first-generation American and office drone meandering her way into adulthood in Ling Ma's offbeat, wryly funny, apocalyptic satire, Severance.
"A stunning, audacious book with a fresh take on both office politics and what the apocalypse might bring." --Michael Schaub, NPR.org
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Just wow! This book is lovely and brings you home. If you ever longed for a place where you are accepted, and you are loved, where you can finally rest and heal... The House in the Cerulean Sea exists.
Tj Klune talks about prejudice, but not just about anyone, but towards children who are different. The undertones of autism and ADHD are pretty clear on the orphanage and how these children--regardless of how loving and normal they are--are still separated from their peers because they aren't neurotypical. They are magical, and branded so in a way that is not positive to the world, regardless as to how beautiful and special they are. It speaks how people often fear what they don't understand, and that fear turns into unnecessary hatred. How all of us, one by one, we can make a difference. If you've struggled in a world that doesn't accept you and rejects the notion of what you are instead of giving a chance to who you are, this book will resonate with you and bring you to a place where you belong.
This is a heartfelt story you can always go back to. It's a book full of love.
Tj Klune talks about prejudice, but not just about anyone, but towards children who are different. The undertones of autism and ADHD are pretty clear on the orphanage and how these children--regardless of how loving and normal they are--are still separated from their peers because they aren't neurotypical. They are magical, and branded so in a way that is not positive to the world, regardless as to how beautiful and special they are. It speaks how people often fear what they don't understand, and that fear turns into unnecessary hatred. How all of us, one by one, we can make a difference. If you've struggled in a world that doesn't accept you and rejects the notion of what you are instead of giving a chance to who you are, this book will resonate with you and bring you to a place where you belong.
This is a heartfelt story you can always go back to. It's a book full of love.
Absolutely loved the quirky nature of this book. I was also won over by the wonderful relationships created throughout this story. As you see the main character grow, you also are being shown that we shouldn’t be too quick to discredit or take for granted qualities of ourselves. Through non conventional characters the author conveys that the small joys in life can only be seen once you step out of the box the world has put you in. As well as how our predetermined opinions can be a terrible weapon and blockade to knowing someone or something truly. I couldn’t recommend this book more!
Our bookclub loved the book! Most of us were not very familiar with Mary Bethune and the work she did with Elenor Roosevelt. It’s always a plus to read a great story and learn something!
I don’t think I’ve ever read something so beautifully written that encapsulates the gay experience. If I had to describe this book in a few words I would say Chosen Family, Bellhops, and death threats. I am genuinely mad at myself for not reading this book sooner than I did. I wish I could go back in time and read it for the first time all over again.
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