The Color Purple - Alice Walker (4/5)
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Wilson chose this book for our bi-weekly book club. When he sent me the copy of the book, I texted him "I think something is wrong because some words are just regularly spelled wrong such as git instead of get." Then, I learned that this is African American Vernacular English which is a different dialectic. Since the book is written from the perspective of an African American woman, it is written in a way she would talk.
As a woman from Turkey, reading about Harlem, how African American communities were brought to the United States, what their daily life looks like, and especially from an African American woman's perspective reading about men was a great experience.
There were two storylines that especially impressed both of us: women's friendship and the kind of love that formed throughout the book and the letters from Africa in Nettie's missionary journey.
Even though there are some parts we did not agree such as the relationships formed later in the book, we gave a solid 4/5 to "The Color Purple."
Wilson was practicing on napkin before allowing him to write my notebook: "Existence precedes essence." - Sartre. I will write about this.
Lastly, our discussion made me realize, especially reading all those characters' developments from Celie's eyes restricts to seeing all those things going on in the background such as how two characters are getting closer. But, this shows how good Alice Walker is because we are only able to judge those people as much as Celie.
It is a really good read if you want to learn more about American history. Of course, discussing with someone who took a history class in the U.S. helped me to internalize these things more!
Quote from The Color Purple - Alice Walker
Also, the God discussion between Shug and Celie on page 97 that Celie always imagines God as a white man when she reads the Bible was what I liked and related to the most.
2024 Movies
1.Challengers (10/10)
Watched in Ankara with Mertcan, Ekin and Melike. If you are a tennis person, you will love it for sure. Especially, the music was amazing
2.Coco (2017) (10/10)
Watched in Ankara with Ekin, Melike and Mertcan. This movie convinced me to purchase acoustic guitar in the U.S. after all those years I tried to play classical guitar but quitted at the end. Family, music, culture.. It was amazing.
3.Inside Out 2 (10/10)
Watched in movie theater with my nieces Azra and Asya in Adana. I was crying at the end, very emotional and relatable movie especially if you are anxious person like me!
4. Dune 2 (9/10)
Watched in movie theater with Can in Texas. Overall, very impressive movie, I have no complain in terms of acting, filming or imaginativeness side of the movie. However, I believe it could be more connected. The storyline could be much more better. But, I believe this is a general problem for movies adapted from books.
5. The Intouchables (8/10)
It is one of the first French movies I watched (Vanya made me watch it in Bloomington). Usually, I like watching journeys/more like compact stories; however, this was kind of a moment from a life. It makes me feel some "stuff" I can't describe, very emotional ones... Jokes, acting and soundtracks were amazing. However, still, I need to see the result.
2023- 2024 Series
Currently Watching:
-Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
-House of Dragon Season 2 (Team Rhaenyra)
Next:
-Bridgerton Season 2, 3
Gilmore Girls (8/10)
Growing up with Rory, and seeing Lorelai Gilmore being two minds about men were so much fun. Sometimes felt like it is little bit too much unrealistic; but overall, it gives you hope that everything will turn out very well.
Big Bang Theory (10/10)
Watched several times, I can watch several times. It will never get old.
The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon's dad motivational speech
Breaking Bad (10/10)
I watched it right after I moved to the U.S. Everything was so real, I ended up being scared of finding myself around drug dealers. I remember one time I was so sad about Jessy Pinkman, so I searched his real name on Google just to see he is doing good in real life... For sure one of the best shows (the closest one to Game of Thrones for me).
"Stay Out Of My Territory" | Over | Breaking Bad
Attack on Titans (10/10)
If there is no such a thing called plot twist, this anime series would invent it. Incredible characters, and scenario.
Levi vs Beast Titan - Attack on Titan Season 3 | with Attack on Titan OST
The Last of Us (9/10)
Actually, episode 3 definitely deserves 10/10... This series adapted from a game which luckily I never played. Therefore, scenario was much more interesting for me. If you like zombie series, you will definitely like it. Since, I am also huge fan of Pedro Pascal, I loved it... Waiting for next season!
Clicker Scene | The Last of Us (Pedro Pascal)
Power of the Rings (7/10)
It is very sad that only elf is like a real elf is the one I was complaining as a huge Tolkien fan. Waiting for season 2, still happy that we are able to go middle earth one more time!
Arondir scene pack | The Rings of Power
The Office (9/10)
The second favorite U.S. sitcom. I believe the real pros love Dwight and Angela over Pam and Jim. And, my favorite character is Creed.
Sports
(Running, hiking, pilates, squash and soon cycling again)
2024 Reads
Currently reading: Henry G. Manne - Insider Trading and the Stock Market
Next read: Jonathan R. Macey - Insider Trading: Economics, Politics, and Policy (AEI Special Analyses)
Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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