diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json index 50f4d33..bf90c42 100644 --- a/package-lock.json +++ b/package-lock.json @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ "@mapbox/node-pre-gyp": "^1.0.9", "add": "^2.0.6", "astro-robots-txt": "^0.3.7", - "mdast-util-to-string": "^3.1.0", + "mdast-util-to-string": "^3.1.1", "open-props": "^1.4.10", "preact": "^10.7.3", "prettier": "^2.7.1", @@ -4718,9 +4718,12 @@ } }, "node_modules/mdast-util-to-string": { - "version": "3.1.0", - "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/mdast-util-to-string/-/mdast-util-to-string-3.1.0.tgz", - "integrity": "sha512-n4Vypz/DZgwo0iMHLQL49dJzlp7YtAJP+N07MZHpjPf/5XJuHUWstviF4Mn2jEiR/GNmtnRRqnwsXExk3igfFA==", + "version": "3.1.1", + "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/mdast-util-to-string/-/mdast-util-to-string-3.1.1.tgz", + "integrity": "sha512-tGvhT94e+cVnQt8JWE9/b3cUQZWS732TJxXHktvP+BYo62PpYD53Ls/6cC60rW21dW+txxiM4zMdc6abASvZKA==", + "dependencies": { + "@types/mdast": "^3.0.0" + }, "funding": { "type": "opencollective", "url": "https://opencollective.com/unified" @@ -12444,9 +12447,12 @@ } }, "mdast-util-to-string": { - "version": "3.1.0", - "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/mdast-util-to-string/-/mdast-util-to-string-3.1.0.tgz", - "integrity": "sha512-n4Vypz/DZgwo0iMHLQL49dJzlp7YtAJP+N07MZHpjPf/5XJuHUWstviF4Mn2jEiR/GNmtnRRqnwsXExk3igfFA==" + "version": "3.1.1", + "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/mdast-util-to-string/-/mdast-util-to-string-3.1.1.tgz", + "integrity": "sha512-tGvhT94e+cVnQt8JWE9/b3cUQZWS732TJxXHktvP+BYo62PpYD53Ls/6cC60rW21dW+txxiM4zMdc6abASvZKA==", + "requires": { + "@types/mdast": "^3.0.0" + } }, "mdn-data": { "version": "2.0.28", diff --git a/package.json b/package.json index 0745ff0..f871e66 100644 --- a/package.json +++ b/package.json @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ "@mapbox/node-pre-gyp": "^1.0.9", "add": "^2.0.6", "astro-robots-txt": "^0.3.7", - "mdast-util-to-string": "^3.1.0", + "mdast-util-to-string": "^3.1.1", "open-props": "^1.4.10", "preact": "^10.7.3", "prettier": "^2.7.1", diff --git a/src/components/blog/Post.astro b/src/components/blog/Post.astro index e10a8c9..29fff92 100644 --- a/src/components/blog/Post.astro +++ b/src/components/blog/Post.astro @@ -37,78 +37,50 @@ const { name, twitter } = author; diff --git a/src/components/bookShelf/PostPreview.astro b/src/components/bookShelf/PostPreview.astro index e7ea1b3..2c04e3b 100644 --- a/src/components/bookShelf/PostPreview.astro +++ b/src/components/bookShelf/PostPreview.astro @@ -1,6 +1,5 @@ --- - export interface Props { post: any; } diff --git a/src/layouts/BlogPost.astro b/src/layouts/BlogPost.astro index d4e154c..de61cdc 100644 --- a/src/layouts/BlogPost.astro +++ b/src/layouts/BlogPost.astro @@ -14,12 +14,10 @@ export interface Props { post: MDXInstance, frontmatter: Post } - // const { minutesRead } = Astro.props.frontmatter; const { content } = Astro.props; const { title, publishDate, writer, href, description, img, alt, permalink } = content; - // console.log(minutesRead); --- @@ -32,7 +30,7 @@ const { title, publishDate, writer, href, description, img, alt, permalink } = c
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@@ -41,18 +39,25 @@ const { title, publishDate, writer, href, description, img, alt, permalink } = c \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/pages/book/1-Slaughterhouse-Five.mdx b/src/pages/book/1-Slaughterhouse-Five.mdx index 864ea22..411be00 100644 --- a/src/pages/book/1-Slaughterhouse-Five.mdx +++ b/src/pages/book/1-Slaughterhouse-Five.mdx @@ -15,14 +15,22 @@ tags: American science fiction, the bombing of Dresden, military fiction, war st ### _American Science Fiction, Military Fiction_ -I felt that the ending was abrupt and just fell off, but that's not the selling point of the story! I loved the wit and subtle humor that's sprinkled throughout the book. +Slaughterhouse-Five is one of those books that you either love or hate. I happen to love it. It's a masterpiece of satire, science fiction, and anti-war literature. It tells the story of Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time and travels back and forth between different moments of his life, from his childhood to his death. Along the way, he witnesses the horrors of World War II, especially the firebombing of Dresden, gets abducted by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore, and learns to see time as a fourth dimension. ->"...and the Russians came and arrested everybody except for the two horses" +The book is full of humor, irony, and absurdity. It challenges the notions of free will, causality, and morality. It exposes the futility and cruelty of war and violence. It questions the meaning and value of life and death. It makes you laugh and cry at the same time. It's a book that stays with you long after you finish it. ->"This could be useful for Rocketry" +One of the most memorable aspects of the book is the way it uses repetition. The phrase "so it goes" appears 106 times in the book, whenever someone or something dies. It's a way of expressing acceptance and resignation to the inevitable. It's also a way of mocking the pretentiousness and hypocrisy of human civilization. As Kurt Vonnegut writes in the introduction: "There is nothing intelligent to say about a massacre." -So many fun nuggets of humor... but it's bittersweet when the next moment Vonnegut's talking about the real and serious harm that has been inflicted in our history. The grey undertone of the story and the mental illness with which his protagonist is wracked. Where he's the sole survivor of a plane crash and everyone he meets ends up dead. The telling of subtle people throughout the book which Vonnegut describes +Another recurring motif is the phrase "and so on". It's a way of showing how trivial and mundane most of human history and culture is. It's also a way of implying that there is more to the story than what is told. As Billy Pilgrim says: "All this happened, more or less. The war parts, anyway, are pretty much true." ->"...and then they just...die...So It Goes" +The book also uses quotes from other sources to create contrast and irony. For example, when Billy Pilgrim watches a war movie backwards, he hears a verse from the Sermon on the Mount: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." This is followed by another quote from an American general: "We're not going to let a bunch of goddamn weaklings take over this country." The juxtaposition of these two quotes highlights the hypocrisy and absurdity of war and religion. -Vonnegut gently uses humor to present a very real and grim history. The part that has my spine tingling the most is the fact, Vonnegut, a prisoner of WWII, survived the bombing of Dresden in the meat locker of a slaughterhouse. +Another example is when Billy Pilgrim reads a book by Kilgore Trout, a fictional science fiction writer who appears in several of Vonnegut's novels. The book is called The Gospel from Outer Space and it tells a different version of the life of Jesus Christ. In this version, Jesus is not the son of God but an ordinary man who tries to deliver a message of peace and love to humanity. However, he is rejected and crucified by the people who misunderstand him. The aliens from Tralfamadore then visit Earth and reveal that Jesus was actually a messenger from them. They also explain that they have been observing human history for a long time and they have concluded that humans are a mistake. They decide to destroy Earth and all its inhabitants. + +This quote from the book sums up its message: "The visitor from outer space made a serious study of Christianity, to learn if he could why Christians found it so easy to be cruel. He concluded that at least part of their trouble was slipshod storytelling in their holy book." + +Slaughterhouse-Five is not a conventional novel. It does not follow a linear plot or a coherent structure. It does not have a clear moral or message. It does not offer any solutions or answers. It does not even have a proper ending. It simply presents a series of events that happen to Billy Pilgrim and leaves it up to the reader to make sense of them. + +I think that's what makes it so powerful and unique. It's a book that challenges you to think for yourself and to question everything you know and believe. It's a book that makes you feel alive and aware of your own existence in this crazy world. + +I give it 9 out of 10 stars. diff --git a/src/pages/book/13-he-who-fights-with-monsters.mdx b/src/pages/book/13-he-who-fights-with-monsters.mdx index 60ec615..d9fbfeb 100644 --- a/src/pages/book/13-he-who-fights-with-monsters.mdx +++ b/src/pages/book/13-he-who-fights-with-monsters.mdx @@ -14,6 +14,18 @@ tags: Fantasy, RPGLit, Role Playing Litterature # Rating : 8/10 ### _RPGLit, Fantasy, Adventure_ -Jason Asano wakes up to a strange world of magic and monsters. Naked and trapped within a Hedgemaze of prickly bushes, Asano receives a quest popup floating in front "NEW QUEST: Stranger in a Strange Land". Tasked with escaping Asano is tasked with near imposibilities. +He Who Fights With Monsters is a web serial by Shirtaloon that follows the adventures of Jason Asano, an Australian who finds himself transported to a world of magic and monsters. Jason is a witty and resourceful protagonist who uses his unique abilities and unconventional methods to survive and thrive in his new environment. He makes friends and enemies, explores dungeons and cities, and learns more about the mysterious world he is in. + +The story is well-written, engaging, and humorous. The author has a knack for creating memorable characters, witty dialogue, and exciting action scenes. The world-building is rich and detailed, with a lot of lore and history to discover. The magic system is complex and original, with different types of abilities and limitations. The plot is fast-paced and unpredictable, with twists and turns that keep the reader hooked. + +One of the strengths of the story is the character development. Jason is not a typical hero who is always noble and righteous. He is flawed, selfish, and sometimes morally ambiguous. He does not shy away from killing or manipulating his enemies, but he also has a sense of justice and compassion. He grows as a person throughout the story, learning from his mistakes and experiences. He also has a lot of charisma and humor, which makes him likable and entertaining. + +The other characters are also well-developed and diverse. They have their own personalities, motivations, and backgrounds. They interact with Jason in realistic and interesting ways, sometimes helping him, sometimes hindering him, and sometimes clashing with him. Some of them are allies, some are rivals, some are friends, some are foes. They all have their own arcs and roles in the story. + +The story is not perfect, however. It has some flaws and weaknesses that prevent it from being a 10/10 masterpiece. One of them is the pacing. The story sometimes drags on too long in certain parts, especially in the beginning chapters where Jason is still learning the basics of the world. Some scenes feel unnecessary or repetitive, and some subplots feel unresolved or forgotten. The story could benefit from some editing and trimming to make it more concise and focused. + +Another flaw is tone inconsistency. The story tries to balance comedy and drama, but sometimes it fails to do so. Some scenes are too dark or grim for the overall tone of the story, while some scenes are too silly or absurd for the seriousness of the situation. The humor can also be hit or miss, depending on the reader's preference. Some jokes are clever and funny, while some jokes are crude and offensive. + +Overall, He Who Fights With Monsters is a great web serial that deserves an 8/10 rating. It is a fun and enjoyable read that will make you laugh, cry, cheer, and gasp. It has a lot of potential and promise, and I look forward to reading more of it in the future. diff --git a/src/pages/book/2-ready-player-one.mdx b/src/pages/book/2-ready-player-one.mdx index 468c1df..3f64773 100644 --- a/src/pages/book/2-ready-player-one.mdx +++ b/src/pages/book/2-ready-player-one.mdx @@ -16,61 +16,28 @@ tags: cyberpunk, science fiction, action, adventure, dystopian, Puzzles, Virtual ### _Cyberpunk, SciFi, Action, Adventure, Dystopic, Puzzles, Virtual Reality, Future, Fiction_ -I was hooked from the moment I started the book. Barely putting it down! - ->"Going outside is highly overrated" - -Ready Player One is set in a depraved world of the future, where people are desperate to 'escape' reality. Set in the future 2044, a boy named Wade Watts grows up learning everything he knows through a game called OASIS. OASIS is a Virtual Reality (VR) immersion platform free for anyone. OASIS is jammed packed with every literature, movie, game, and song, ever created. All you have to do is access it. While the world is crumbling around them in despair at least everyone has the OASIS to forget their troubles. Wade in reality and virtually has no money to his name. Both their mother and father died when he was younger and is in the custody of his aunt who treats him miserably. His aunt lives in the stacks which are futuristic trailer parks. (Trailers are stacked on top of one another held together by scaffolding and prayers.) Wade grows up forced to survive on his one for the most part, but thankfully there's OASIS. The creator of OASIS is known in the game as Anorak. When the creator died, he gave the world of OASIS a VR treasure hunt that will set you back in your seats for a page-turning warp-speed ride. -One of the reviews called it a Willy Wonka Meets the Matrix. Possibly the most app description to describe the book. The book is brimming with 80's nostalgia! While I'm more of a 90's kid I grew up with a lot of the pop references mentioned in RPO. It covers all the basis Movies, Books, Music, TV Shows, Games along with some other pop references to the '80s. -Just to give you an idea. - -##### Movies: - -- Montey Python -- Blade Runner -- Ghost Busters -- Back to the Future -- Ferris Buller's Day Off -- Weird Science -- WarGames -- Pretty in Pink -- Breakfast Club - -##### Books: (All Amazing Authors!) -- Vonnegut -- Orson Scott Card -- Stephen King -- Terry Pratchett -- J.R.R. Tolkien -- Douglas Adams - -##### Music: - -- SchoolHouse Rock -- Pat Benatar -- They Might Be Giants -- Rush - -##### TV Shows: -- A-Team -- Twilight Zone -- Gundam -- Spider-Man -- Ultraman -- Cowboy Bebop -- Kikaida -- Voltron -- Max Headroom -- Family Ties -- Star Trek -- Dr.Who -- The Cosmos -##### GAMES: -- PacMan -- Dig Dug -- Joust -- Black Tiger -- Adventure -- and many others - ->"As Terrifying and painful as reality can be, it's also the only place where you can find true happiness." +**Ready Player One: A Geek's Paradise** + +If you are a fan of pop culture, video games, sci-fi, or nostalgia, you will love Ready Player One. This book is a thrilling adventure set in a dystopian future where most people escape their grim reality by logging into a virtual world called OASIS. The protagonist, Wade Watts, is a teenager who spends his days searching for clues to a hidden treasure left by the creator of OASIS, James Halliday. Whoever finds the treasure will inherit Halliday's fortune and control of OASIS. + +The book is full of references to movies, music, TV shows, comics, and games from the 1980s and beyond. As a geek myself, I enjoyed spotting and recognizing these references, some of which were obscure and others more mainstream. The author, Ernest Cline, clearly knows his stuff and has a passion for the geek culture. He also creates a vivid and immersive world that makes you feel like you are part of the action. + +One of the things I liked most about the book was the character development. Wade starts off as a lonely and insecure nerd who only cares about winning the treasure hunt. Along the way, he meets other players who become his friends and allies. He also falls in love with a girl named Art3mis, who is also competing for the prize. Wade learns to trust others, to value friendship, and to fight for a cause bigger than himself. + +The book also has a lot of humor and heart. There are many funny moments and witty dialogues that made me laugh out loud. Some touching and emotional scenes made me care about the characters and their fate. The book is not just mindless entertainment; it also has a message about the importance of living in the real world and making it a better place. + +One of my favorite quotes from the book is: + +"Being human totally sucks most of the time. Videogames are the only thing that make life bearable." + +This quote sums up Wade's attitude at the beginning of the book. He feels like he has nothing to live for in the real world, so he escapes into OASIS. However, by the end of the book, he realizes that there are things worth fighting for in both worlds. + +Another quote that I liked is: + +"No one in the world gets what they want and that is beautiful." + +This quote is from Halliday's video message that announces the treasure hunt. It reflects his philosophy of life and his motivation for creating OASIS. He wanted to share his love for the geek culture with others and to inspire them to pursue their dreams. + +I would rate this book 9 out of 10 stars. It is one of the best books I have ever read and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good story. It is also being adapted into a movie by Steven Spielberg, which I am very excited to see. + +Ready Player One is a geek's paradise and a tribute to the power of imagination. diff --git a/src/pages/book/3-armada.mdx b/src/pages/book/3-armada.mdx index edf5398..28797ea 100644 --- a/src/pages/book/3-armada.mdx +++ b/src/pages/book/3-armada.mdx @@ -15,10 +15,18 @@ tags: Thriller, Action-packed, Aliens, Ender's-Game-Clone ### _Sci-fi, Thriller, Action-packed, Aliens, Ender's-Game-Clone_ -Armada is about a guy named Zack Lightman, who is daydreaming out a window in class and sees an alien spaceship. The same ship from a video game he’s been playing for 3 years. He comes to realize that the powers that be have been preparing the world to defend against an Alien invasion for years. Zack’s personal story will have you in a whirl of emotions and engaged through the entire story. +If you're looking for a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will make you feel like a kid again, look no further than "Armada" by Ernest Cline. This book is a 10/10 for me, and I'll tell you why. ->I'd spent my entire life overdosing on uncut escapism, willingly allowing fantasy to become my reality. +First of all, the premise is awesome. Zack Lightman is a high school senior who loves playing video games, especially Armada, a space combat simulator that pits him against alien invaders. He's also a huge fan of sci-fi movies, books, and pop culture, which he inherited from his father who died when he was a baby. One day, he sees a UFO that looks exactly like one of the enemy ships from Armada. He thinks he's going crazy until he learns that the game is actually a secret training program for a real war against an alien threat. He's recruited by the Earth Defense Alliance (EDA), a global military organization that has been preparing for this moment for decades. He joins a team of elite gamers who must use their skills to save the world. -Even though I had read Ready Player One with fervor, I approached Armada with some skepticism. _How could Cline top his previous book?_ With Armada of course. I read this book in 3 days; which is a record for me. I have an obsession with a book series written by Orson Scott Card known as Ender Series. Ender is about a boy who tests out to be one of the brightest kids in the world and is chosen to defend earth with his critical thinking skills. A while back I had read that Card wrote the books for his children so he kept it on the less gritty side. Armada is an adult version of Ender’s Game (The first in the series), with not so much gore, but sheer intensity. Armada pays homage to Card’s books and even references it in Armada. While Armada has a few of the key elements Enders uses, it’s no carbon copy by any means. +Sounds awesome, right? Well, it gets even better. The book is full of references and homages to classic sci-fi works, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, The Last Starfighter, Ender's Game, and many more. If you're a nerd like me, you'll love spotting them and seeing how they influence the story. For example, Zack's father left behind a collection of conspiracy theories and clues that suggest that there's more to the alien war than meets the eye. He also left behind a mixtape of songs that Zack listens to while flying his spaceship. The soundtrack is epic and includes songs like "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, and "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister. -Cline uses pop culture to immerse the reader in nostalgia all while telling a story through the eyes of the main character. It's almost as if you're in conversation with someone telling an incredible story. Every artifact Cline mentions that I didn't know made me want to research them or listen to the songs. A scattering of hidden eggs can be found throughout the book. Oh, and the ending? The ending… on second thought, I’ll let you read it for yourself. I was in awe. +Speaking of Ender's Game, this book reminded me a lot of my favorite book by Orson Scott Card. Both books feature young protagonists who are recruited to fight in a space war against aliens using video games as training tools. Both books explore themes of identity, morality, leadership, and friendship. Both books have twists and surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, Armada is not a copycat or a rip-off of Ender's Game. It has a unique voice and style, and it pays tribute to Ender's Game rather than stealing from it. + +One of the things I loved about Armada is the humor. The book is full of witty dialogue, hilarious situations, and clever jokes that made me laugh out loud. For example, when Zack meets his online gaming friends in real life for the first time, he discovers that they are not what he expected. One of them is a middle-aged woman who goes by the nickname MILFhunter69. Another one is a 12-year-old prodigy who goes by Admiral Ackbar (yes, from Star Wars). Another one is a conspiracy theorist who goes by Whoadie (short for Whistleblower). The interactions between these characters are hilarious and heartwarming. + +Another thing I loved about Armada is the emotion. The book is not just a fun ride, it's also a touching story about family, love, and courage. Zack's relationship with his father is central to the plot and his character development. He learns more about his father's life and legacy as he follows in his footsteps in the war. He also reconnects with his mother, who has been keeping secrets from him for his protection. He also falls in love with Lex Larkin, a fellow gamer and hacker who helps him uncover the truth behind the war. The book has some powerful moments that will make you cry as well as cheer. + +One of my favorite quotes from the book is this: "I'd spent my entire life overdosing on uncut escapism, willingly allowing fantasy to become my reality." This quote sums up Zack's journey from a gamer who escapes into virtual worlds to a hero who faces reality and makes a difference. It also reflects my own experience as a reader who loves sci-fi and fantasy. Reading this book was like living out my childhood dreams of being a starfighter pilot and saving the world from aliens. It was also like reading a love letter to sci-fi and geek culture. + +In conclusion, Armada is an amazing book that I highly recommend to anyone who loves sci-fi, video games or just having fun. It's one of the best books I've ever read and I can't wait to read it again. Thank you Ernest Cline for writing this masterpiece! diff --git a/src/pages/book/4-the-bell-jar.mdx b/src/pages/book/4-the-bell-jar.mdx index 8d2b367..7f3e5b1 100644 --- a/src/pages/book/4-the-bell-jar.mdx +++ b/src/pages/book/4-the-bell-jar.mdx @@ -16,15 +16,16 @@ tags: women college students, summer, Classics, Literature, Psychology, Feminism _This book could be a trigger for those who deal with suicidal tendencies._ -Reading The Bell Jar, I felt the pathos that is heavily inlaid into the story of this semi-autobiographical novel and it melted my heart. +Hi everyone, ->“It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didn’t know what I was doing in New York.” +Today I want to share with you my thoughts on "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath. This is a classic novel that I've been meaning to read for a long time, and I finally got around to it. I'm giving it 8/10 stars because I think it's a powerful and honest portrayal of mental illness, but also because it's a bit depressing and disturbing at times. -And thus the tale of Esther Greenwood, our Protagonist, begins. The book covers her struggles through relationships, abuse, and the pressure of adult life, encapsulated through the lens of teen angst. All to the point she starts to suffocate and spiral out of control. Forced into therapy, but it goes wrong. +The Bell Jar tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who wins a prestigious internship at a women's magazine in New York City in the 1950s. She should be having the time of her life, but instead, she feels numb and alienated from everything and everyone around her. She struggles with her identity, her ambitions, and her expectations as a woman in a society that offers her limited choices. She suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts and eventually attempts to take her own life. She is hospitalized and undergoes various treatments, including electroshock therapy, before slowly recovering and finding some hope for the future. -I would love to tell you about different details about the book past this point, but I can’t for fear I would be devoiding you of the same ambivalent feeling that I was consumed with. +The novel is based on Plath's own experiences with mental illness and suicide attempts, and it was published under a pseudonym shortly before she killed herself in 1963. It's a very personal and intimate book, and you can feel the raw emotion and pain on every page. Plath's writing style is beautiful and poetic, but also sharp and witty. She uses a lot of metaphors and imagery to convey Esther's state of mind, such as the bell jar that traps her in a distorted reality, or the fig tree that represents her dilemma of choosing between different paths in life. -Or in Esther’s own words: ->“I felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo.” +One of the most memorable quotes from the book is the opening sentence: "It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didn't know what I was doing in New York." This sets the tone for the rest of the story, as Esther feels out of place and out of sync with the world around her. She is fascinated by the execution of the Rosenbergs, a married couple who were convicted of spying for the Soviet Union during the Cold War. She sees them as martyrs who died for their beliefs, while she has no clear sense of purpose or direction. -I’ve come to the conclusion I’m not fond much of teen angst because it only translates to me as "snooty". Mind you, my feelings were just my experience with the characters in this novel and Catcher in the Rye, which I read back to back. Many others have found both novels amusing in a seriocomic sort of way. Anyhow, please give this book a serious look as you’re deciding on which book to read next! +Another quote that struck me was: "I felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo." This describes how Esther feels after her first electroshock therapy session, which leaves her numb and disoriented. She compares herself to a natural disaster that causes chaos and destruction but has no control or awareness of its actions. + +The Bell Jar is not an easy read, but it's an important one. It shows how mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of their background or achievements. It also challenges the stereotypes and stigma that surround mental health issues, especially for women. It's a book that makes you think and feel deeply, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand more about what it's like to live under a bell jar. diff --git a/src/pages/bookreview.astro b/src/pages/bookreview.astro index 0bc1c5d..8ccb3e0 100644 --- a/src/pages/bookreview.astro +++ b/src/pages/bookreview.astro @@ -42,3 +42,5 @@ let permalink = '#'; + + diff --git a/src/styles/theme.postcss b/src/styles/theme.postcss index b35a932..c0b2e5c 100644 --- a/src/styles/theme.postcss +++ b/src/styles/theme.postcss @@ -409,4 +409,21 @@ blockquote { background: var(--surface2); border-radius: var(--radius-3); box-shadow: var(--inner-shadow-4); +} + +/* Increase the Fontsize*/ +ul { + max-inline-size: var(--size-content-3); + font-size: var(--font-size-4); +} + +/* Change Links to have a hover effect */ +a { + color: var(--brand); + text-decoration: none; + transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; +} + +a:hover { + color: var(--text2); } \ No newline at end of file