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Reading List 2021
A look back at what I read in 2021, split into fiction and non-fiction books. You can see my previous years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
You can see my Goodreads Year in Books 2021 for the full list. I set out with the goal to read 25 books in the year and ended up reading 29, for a total of 9,366 pages.
Fiction
A theme for this year was trying to read more "Literature", both classics and some newer highly praised books. I'm mixed on the results for sure.
The Old Man and the Sea puts that to rest, it is a wonderful book, great characters with the old man, the boy, the fish, and the sea itself. The story is well told and concise, filled with the details and struggles that make it easy to connect with. No conclusion on Hemingway, maybe he's just inconsistent like the rest of us. I'll have to read more." image="/static/2021/the-old-man-and-the-sea.jpg" link="https://amazon.com/s?k=the+old+man+and+the+sea+ernest+hemingway&tag=mkazcom-20" />
A Farewell to Arms
A funny coincidence, I happened to watch Silver Linings Playbook while reading this book and he spoiled the ending in the movie. I have to agree with Pat, what a bummer ending.
Later
A fun quick read. I enjoyed the writing and it is a good story. The little twist at the end wasn't really needed and probably confused things instead of making it interesting.
This Tender Land
Wonderful story, wonderfully written. Feels like a classic!
Six of Crows
I always enjoy a good heist story. Filled with interesting characters and builds an interesting world that was easy to get into. I'm looking forward to the follow-up book.
Brave New World
A classic.
Leviathan Wakes
Good sci-fi, but not sure if I'll continue in the Expanse universe, I got my fill enough with this book
The Overstory
Overrated, annoying and pretentious, I don't get it. DNF.
Batman Noir: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
Frank Miller, what happened? From story to art this has none of the greatness from Dark Knight Returns or Year One. It is scattered, confusing, and for a Batman graphic novel, very little Batman.
