I couldn’t believe how true to life it was as well! Constantly I was in disbelief about an event in the story, ended up googling it, and finding out it was something that actually happened. Sicarios disguised as clowns, the train of death, guatemalan death squads trained by US Army Rangers and Green Berets? I was in disbelief

Murder on the links for a little romance, and then there were none for her best book (IMO) and The Mysterious Mr. Quin for one almost supernatural, love the 3 of them

Haha my man!!!

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King has most if not all these themes

Absolutely sensational book isn't it? It's meticulously researched and almost reads like historical fiction since the author has changed names of main characters. The whole Trilogy is excellent

Makes sense. The regulars probably have lots of reasons to send a message, including to sell books.

Hi!

I'm so happy you reached out, that is a great first step! I am a high school English teacher and I can confirm that you are not the only one that feels this way/struggles!

There are many reasons that may be causing this, but generally the reason this is happening is because you are so focused on getting the words that the meaning gets missed. This is really common, especially for people who struggle with focus, decoding words, or remembering information. It's difficult to read for understanding, while also trying to follow a plot, remember what's going on, and answer random comprehension questions to make sure you read.

Strategies that I suggest for my students:

• listen to the audio version while following along (any PDF or website can use text-to-speech functions, and many novels (especially school ones) have audiobook versions online.
• focus on small chunks at a time (a chapter or page at a time)
• annotate what you're reading
  • if you can, take notes in the margins about what you've read or questions you have
• take notes as you go
  • use page tabs/sticky notes to add information/questions
  • write down key points that you think may be important
• if you know what your teacher is looking for, keep that written down nearby and in your mind as you're reading so you can highlight/add notes when you notice an answer
  • add to those notes as you go (ex: identify the main character and add traits about them as you read and learn more)
• only read a chapter at a time, and try to identify the main important thing that is happening
  • is it a big event, did it tell more about the characters, did it set up something that may happen next
  • write down what you think the main point is for each chapter when you're reading
  • re-read your notes about the previous chapter if you don't read the next one right away
• keep practicing!!
  • I know you probably hate this one, but the more you read (or listen to audiobooks) the more vocabulary you build, and the more patterns you'll recognize when it comes to things like plot

Last thing: if you find academics a struggle and you need support, see if you have a resource (Special Education) teacher. They can help you with strategies as well as give accommodations that may help you in the future :)

This book (serie) is not sci-fi but it have time travelling: The Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier. Maybe section 2 or 4 Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. You can also find books here: Risingshadow. You can find there a lot of books in different genres. Just nice to know this website when you looking new books.

Audio books still count.

When I first allowed myself to listen to audio books I did like 30 non fiction titles that year. I would have never done that in print with non fiction, and I certainly wouldn't have retained as much as I have.

1. There is no antimemetics division by qntm

11/22/63

I think you’re right, that is the most plausible explanation. I just really disliked the way it was done, and felt it came at an odd time in the book for it to not be explored further! IMO Jean-Felix should have been made out to be more manipulative if we’re supposed to assume/believe that he’s trying to control her in that moment

For number 1 : House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

For 2,3 and 4 : Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut jr. my favourite novel of all time.

Children of Time for 3 & 4. Adrian Tchaikovsky

Postern of Fate is terrible.

I think the only genuine ones come from non-regulars.

This is a good explanation, and the only one that makes real sense for the story, so I’m sure you’re right. It just is so frustrating that it seemed really important and then completely fell short. I usually can move past a red herring, but this one was irritating to me due to the timing of him telling her this.

I also felt confused about the way it ended, because while Theo is being confronted by the investigator for what happened, it just didn’t seem like a big deal? Alicia’s journal proved that Theo was practically a sadistic mastermind, but the investigator just comes over to his house like “hey guy, listen to this fun story I read about you” lol

And THANK YOU for the warning, I considered getting it and was on the fence so that’s really good to know!

Oh yeah and on some of the networks, product placement.

I have ADHD I usually don't read much, but when I do, you can't get me to stop. I can't get me to stop.

1. Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco, V. by Thomas Pynchon. Both pretty dense, but good, mysterious reads.
2. Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson
3. I recently just read The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Catherine Webb. Kind of a new take on the time loop story. Also, The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold is a new take on the post-apocalypse with an interesting time loop thrown in.
4. ...drawing a blank on this one right now...

Fantasy: Mirror Visitor books by Christelle Dabos, King of scars by Leigh Bardugo, Six of crows by Leigh Bardugo, Neverending Story by Michael Ende Tiffany Weh books by Terry Pratchett

There are plenty of things that help different people. Some people have the audiobook version playing while reading and others need music. I don't know if it will help you, but that's what I would try

Rented. Didn't think of that.

This looks like all the worst cheesy, sentimental parts of Almost Famous.

it's a book.

It isn't a meal your mom cooked for you. It isn't a trip to the dentist.