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Is it just me or does season 2 seem like a completely different show? I just binge-watched the first season and found it to be serious, grey, deep and very character driven.

Just started season 2 and it feels like something that got disneyfied and dumbed down.

I've always been drawn to 'The Catcher in the Rye' because it resonates with the raw, unfiltered emotions of adolescence. Holden Caulfield's rebellious spirit and disdain for phoniness capture the essence of youthful defiance. The novel's straightforward prose and genuine portrayal of teenage disillusionment make it a timeless read that speaks to me every time.

"I thought what I'd do was, I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes. "

ArtOfTheStory, the crossroads where literature meets visual art. This space is dedicated to the appreciation and exploration of book-related artworks, be they captivating cover designs, immersive illustrations, detailed maps, or heartfelt fan art. If it’s an artist’s rendition of the arid landscapes of Frank Herbert’s Dune, a finely crafted map from Tolkien’s Middle Earth, or a striking cover from a lesser-known novel, we welcome all artistic expressions that breathe life into the stories we love.

ArtOfTheStory, the crossroads where literature meets visual art. This space is dedicated to the appreciation and exploration of book-related artworks, be they captivating cover designs, immersive illustrations, detailed maps, or heartfelt fan art. If it’s an artist’s rendition of the arid landscapes of Frank Herbert’s Dune, a finely crafted map from Tolkien’s Middle Earth, or a striking cover from a lesser-known novel, we welcome all artistic expressions that breathe life into the stories we love.

Set in a future where humanity is at war with an alien species, the story follows a young boy named Ender Wiggin as he trains in a battle school to become a military genius. It delves into themes of war, leadership, and morality.

This book is a light read but if you enjoy it there is an expanded series. Its perfectly fine as a standalone novel itself.

An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game—or die trying.

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