#like I understand that is not the central purpose of government but I do feel like it should at least be on the radar

[tj-crochets]

Re the rabid skunk

I’m from a country town and while it’s not something I was taught in school, I was definitely taught by my parents and other adults in my life to report possibly rabid or sick animals. There is some worry about rabies and other diseases diseases rising in the wildlife population so the forest service try to stay on top of it.

It’s a little messed up that no one was taking your concern seriously. Even if it was just a weird skunk, rabies and other animal diseases are no joke and pose a threat to people and other animals.

Thank you! It's very...idk the word. Affirming? Good to know it's not just me that thinks it's like a responsibility to report potentially rabid animals, like it's just a thing you do

[unganseylike]

and now, for something completely random:

i think that in every field of study or work, there are things people in that field consider to be fundamental knowledge and are shocked to find out most don't know. as an aspiring biologist, sometimes i feel more affronted by this than i should, because i assume the study of life is relevant to humans as living things ourselves. for example, i was really surprised that a lot of people i asked had never heard of archaea. it's a whole domain of life! and there's only three domains! but i can accept that bacteria are discussed all the time in medicine and the news, while archaea are non-pathogenic so even though they are super cool (and also found in your guts) they're not that relevant to most people. a year ago, i was also surprised to find that my mom didn't know what RNA is. I was like, mom the life-altering pandemic we have all experienced is caused by an RNA based virus, so you must've heard it mentioned on the news. but also, RNA is like. how we work. this briefly awakened me to the fact that many people are not familiar with the central dogma (DNA-> mRNA -> protein) that basically governs all life.

But this realization was lost to my subconscious until recently. i was at a party and chatting with my friend's boyfriend, a computer programmer. i was trying to explain my work but we of course came to a common misunderstanding that all molecular biologists are familiar with: colloquial use of the word protein is so different than its use in molbio. people think of protein and they think of it as a nutrient, i think of a gene product that serves some specific purpose. so i'm explaining the idea that we can study specific proteins, and the context of my model organism and he goes "i didn't think a bacteria could have something as complicated as a protein." at the time i was like huh thats a weird misconception and told him about the four biomolecules (i was also drunk enough that i hesitated naming all four, which i think says something lol).

but now his offhand comment is haunting me because what does he think DNA is for? DNA encodes proteins! This brought me to the realization that while most people know we have DNA and likely know that all living things have DNA, they probably don't know what purpose it physically serves. sure, they know it gets inherited and determines your eye color or whatever, and they know there are genes with a specific sequence that can be mutated and that mutations change something. It even seems like most people have heard of CRISPR. but i don't know that it's as widespread knowledge that genes encode proteins (before it is said, yes i know the central dogma is not 100% true and 1 gene= 1 protein isnt necessarily correct, but let's not get into it). Like people absolutely know DNA is inheritable information, but do they understand what this "information" actually means? Cells don't care that DNA dictates eye color, they are making enzymes and structures and transporters. Idk why this is haunting me, but maybe it's because it has clicked this common miscommunication we have around proteins is probably because people don't know the physiological purpose of DNA. And also because of course bacteria have proteins. i literally don't mean this in a superiority complex way, it's just fascinating to me that there's a broad familiarity with some aspects of molecular biology but not widespread knowledge of how they actually work...and how all living things work!

Anyway. What are things in your field that you are surprised to find most people don't know?

[goblins-riddles-or-frocks]

Deathless Thoughts:

I only read this book in full once in 2017 and have only really paged through it a lot since. I definitely found it much more deliberate and thematically coherent this time around. I remember initially feeling like the surrealism and constant jumps ahead were disjointed but it reads very cohesively to me now. I’m very curious if that will continue past the latter 50% which I haven’t reread yet. I remember starkly disliking that portion and I have no idea if I’ll feel similarly this time around— because I already enjoyed the second act much more on reread and acknowledged its purpose, when up until now I did not lol

My initial thoughts were that the fantasy elements were too surreal to care about and that the relationship was too much of a nothing, with too little not unpleasant screen time to justify its centrality to the plot. But having read more classic surrealist Russian lit has familiarized me to the former and makes me actually understand what it’s going for. And for the latter I think I’m just more onboard with unpleasantness and abuse being the point. So currently, my perspective is almost wholly positive.

I enjoy the book’s use of its subject material— fairytales set in actual history— as many many metaphors. First folktales and fantasy specifically in the Soviet era, so rife with censorship, as a vehicle for allegory, their use and importance in literature itself being a motif. Then the metaphor for inexorable class hierarchies and unchangeable power structures before and after the revolution, the way only the branding changed, but the power structures remained. And also, most pervasively, as a way to examine gender roles and gendered loss of agency; the politics of a marriage.

I really liked the way the novel built up Koschei and how everything is about Marya’s relationship with Koschei (her relationship with agency and the lack thereof) even when he’s fairly infrequently on screen. From her sister’s bird husbands in the opening, and child Marya’s musing on the potential transformative nature of marriage— but also the inherently unequal power dynamic and resolving that she will do/be better because she knows more than they did. To the metaphor of her thinking that a secret will treat her well and then later the line where the personified secret is then likened to a husband who will be her ruin. Even that when Koschei finally shows up to take her away it’s compared to being taken away by the revolutionary government/the police.

Marya is herself highlighted for her knowledge and her desire for it. Specifically the ability to see discrepancies in the stories she is told whether that is the magical or ideological and political. The sisters in the opening marry into seemingly static unmoving snapshots of history. Meanwhile Marya’s singled out in her precociousness and open admittance of there being anything completely beyond the ideologies presented by each suitor in his human form [the power structure of the Tsarist state, and the Soviet Union]. She’s defined by wanting to see beyond dichotomies and limited scopes of propaganda. She sees it as a skill, and it is, but it’s also something that singles her out for misery, both by her peers (the scarf incident) and by the likes of Koschei who is specifically drawn to willfulness and a lack of adherence to a particular role with the intent of breaking that will.

The entire seduction segment that is turning all the food and her illness into an erotic power exchange is also just explicitly about breaking her will, and fostering perfect obedience and dependence on him. It’s also really interesting that, in going with him, she does somewhat lucidly give up and trade away her agency/ability to dictate a story/her own perspective in exchange for being physically well cared for. (But then even that is very thorny and with many strings attached)

So by part two, she is stuck in the dichotomy of “who is to rule” and either she can be a Yelena/Vasalisa or a soon-to-be Baba Yaga. Yet, either way, she is never good enough and it is still inevitably an exploitative and draining situation.

Marya being successful in her willingness to do degrading and cruel things to earn Baba Yaga’s blessing and Koschei’s favor being punctuated by all her friends— who without which she would never have succeeded at all— dying horribly illustrates that so well. In her success she is only further isolated. She will never repay their help, because being Tsaritsa of Buyan, and having any sort of power, is inherently antithetical to that.

The emphasis on Lebedeva’s girlboss magic makeup and the passage about Marya being told that girls must care only for vapid, pretty things, among other moments, might feel extremely dated. But I do think they’re intended to be employed in a way where traditional femininity presents a sort of deliberate and acknowledged safety? And it goes hand in hand with Marya, while never choosing to be a “Yelena” in traditional soft femininity, does end up choosing to try to leverage soft power and soft manipulation within deliberately gendered terms fairly often. But again it’s just presented from a very dated and particular context.

So far, the sheer dedication of the book to being an explicit Bluebeard tale and a story about abuse, and how there is no winning in that sort of relationship has been very fun for me.

I also enjoyed Koschei outright lying about the Yelenas and Vasalisas— and then later about the location of his death. I think that’s a character type you usually expect to deceive via omission but, no, he just outright lies a lot.

Another example is that Widow Likho’s book makes it clear that humans best enter into Buyan when ill, and meanwhile everything Koschei does is of course explicitly a repetition of previous stories. So it’s practically confirmed that he had taken every Yelena etc on that same long trip and made them ill on purpose. Even though in the moment he claims to be surprised by it, and spontaneous in caring for her through her illness.

Or the suggestion that he found a reason to put all the other girls in the stable when they got to Buyan as punishment for disobeying him. That the point is the punishment and breaking of the will rather than there being any sort of standard the bride could realistically meet where he would be happy with her and welcome her to her new home without that initial humiliation and fear.

It’s also incredibly funny and refreshing that this book buys into Koschei’s nonsense way less than any of its subsequent imitators. (The Grisha trilogy included!) I enjoyed Baba Yaga being like “Why is everything black, stop being dramatic 🙄”

He’s barely present in the book at all. His page count is truly negligible! And it’s great!

Like I mention earlier, that was actually something I was annoyed by on my first read, the relationship just seemed fairly thin, even though the snapshots of it that we get are fascinating. But after being inundated with so many books worshipping the ground love interests like him stand on, I love how much he doesn’t fucking matter and how little page time he has. How that itself allows Marya’s emotions and conflicted feelings to remain central. The narrative doesn’t care about him, it’s only what impact he has on her that’s relevant.

Anyway somewhat superficial but I really enjoy the goth love interest being the Tsar of Life, because authors typically go a more obvious and melodramatic route. Despite all of the goth mystique, him not being associated with death, darkness, night, etc was refreshing. But also I do generally just find the concept of life being equated with the lurid and demanding, the parasitical, something that is always in a personal sense at war with death— aka the mention of him always looking sickly or feeling skeletal initially when he kisses Marya— a compelling one. It’s death and the maiden wrapped up in a single person essentially.

Anyway I also appreciated the parallel of the Yelenas being trapped in eternity weaving soldiers while Marya’s first thought upon seeing Koschei is that if she had knitted herself a perfect lover he would look like that. There is the constant underpinning of Marya being wholly separate from them, the question of whether she is greater or more horrible than them, but at the heart of it she’s really not. She’s just another victim in a long string of them.

[sapphire-weapon]

It's an interesting point imo when you consider all three women that Leon mwt throughout his life and had to let them go for different reasons.

Some might be a genuine and affectionate relationship that was built and lasted till the end of the game while other was started from the initial meeting just to further pursue a personal objective and cemented it as something that's never gonna be. But that's literally the point isn't it? Even the ones that are built on trust, comradarie, emotional support and all even then just transpires into something that's not meant to be.

And i guess you could say that all those relationships serve a purpose for one thing or another, to teach us something or to make things worse. There's a contrast between Leon's relationship with Ashley and Ada that i particularly like but for one reason or another, it's just "going your own way/moving forward" in a different context.

I think Aeons should try and understand that there's qualities to Leon's relationship with Ada that has merit to be explored in a different way that's not gonna promise any HEA, it didn't do so with Eagleone either but there's more to characters relationships than "i wanna see them dating"

How many times did you have to remind them about Eagleone's situation and reality of it?

Anyways I'm talking too much so I'll stop. Hope this all made sense, it's just how i view things to a certain degree.

i think you've touched on a broader point that i feel like merits further exploration, but i've been without my ADHD meds for three weeks because apparently it's fucking backordered and the pharmacy literally cannot get them in, so i can't make a super compelling post about it right now

but i would argue that leon's relationships with ashley, claire, and ada all serve to reinforce the central conflict of his character, which is his lack of personal agency

like it goes back to that anon who said that leon doesn't "seem" conflicted anymore in DI

he's surrendered to his circumstances in DI and has found a silver lining in them, but he still fundamentally lacks personal agency. the conflict surrounding his character is still there.

and this is something about his character that RE seems to have been hammering in ever since, arguably, damnation.

like, OG and remake are two alternate tellings of the same story, but hirabayashi has said that he doesn't intend to change the characters from who they are fundamentally, and so you see that same central conflict being showcased in leon's character.

like you see it in damnation when the government lies to leon about the situation on the ground and then basically undoes his work, and his reaction is basically "yeah i'm not shocked by this anymore" and he just starts drinking

you see it in RE6 when the truth about derek simmons comes out, and leon is forced to confront all the horrible shit he's done in that dude's name

you see it in vendetta when leon is lamenting over "is this what my life's supposed to be?"

you see it in ID when he feels beholden to run cover for the government against claire's wishes

you see it in RE4make when leon says he "didn't have a choice" to join the government and then is forced to turn down ashley's offer at the end

you see it in DI when dylan calls him out for his lack of agency explicitly and leon doesn't even try denying it

like... this is the central conflict driving his character, and ada, claire, and ashley all showcase it in different ways

[flownintothesun]

 ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───    ❛ 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐞. 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞. 𝐃𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. ❜  𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 @ 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰 👀

                            ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ─── 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 & 𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. .( @imprvdente )

       𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐒'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑 hadn’t been with Fish at all. It almost brings a smile to his face to remember the first time he’d touched the thick old tome. Speakeasies are central hubs for parties, as well as information. People who know information want to forget the dangers of knowing information, and so while the party had raged on just on the other side of a dirt wall — Francis had pulled up an old vintage floral chair, curled up, and lost himself in trying to translate the works of Shakespeare — teaching himself a lost version of his own tongue, deciphering line by line and taking time to fully understand before moving on to the next. All the world is a stage, the bard had said, and all of the men and women merely players. And yes — yes — this is how Francis has felt for all of his life.

       In the end, from the moment he’s met her — there have been two choices — the two which she now hisses to him as the spotlight falls on them and all is hushed. The winter solstice celebration is one of the biggest events in the Capitol, outside of the games — and though that would have made a statement too, Francis thinks, it wouldn’t have been the right one. And it seems strange, how time seems to still — fake snowfall blushing their cheeks, gathering on her eyelashes. At a masquerade, only Capitol citizens don masks of anonymity — and he has just removed his — its silk ribbon still soft in his hand. In his other, he offers her a rose purer than the commercial snow that gathers, as the crowd parts, gasping.

       It had to be here — somewhere televised on a national scale. A seized celebration. Kiss me, kill me — the spotlight they’ve spent so long avoiding glaring like summer sun in the dead of winter forces an answer. The Capitol demands an answer. And in the end, really — what else was there to do but love her? He hadn’t had a choice in that. But now, his choices shape their fate — and perhaps the fate of Panem as well. Francis has never made outrageous waves. Being the mystery ‘prince’ of Panem has served its purpose in the years that have passed, though all of it had scarcely mattered then — before his eyes had been opened. He doesn’t want to govern the world — but he wants the kind of world he would govern. He wants her safe. He wants to unite, rather than divide. He wants to stop looking over his shoulder waiting for the phantom of his grandfather holding roses just like this one that double as a knife.

       Cameras flash — more memories of a bygone era. A better time, perhaps. He turns, and, ever the prince, the most eligible bachelor in all of Panem smiles at the purple-haired reporter nearest, “May I borrow this?” he asks, taking the microphone gently from her hands before returning to Fish. “Tonight is the darkest night of the year,” he says softly, gently, as though he’s only speaking to her. And perhaps that’s for the better. “We celebrate that with each passing day, the darkness will recede, and make way for the light. You are my light.”

       With that, he reaches into his pocket, withdrawing a pristine black velvet box, sinking to his knees as it opens like a clam. The diamond glistens all of the colors of the rainbow in the light cast on them. He can almost feel the thrill run through the crowd — chattering with energy, on the edge of their proverbial seats.

       “All other words would fail. Fish Monet, will you marry me?”

[nikshahxai]

How Nik Shah Integrates Ethics and Morality into Personal Consciousness for a Better Life

In an increasingly fast-paced world, where the pursuit of success and personal growth often dominates conversations, the importance of ethics and morality is sometimes overlooked. Yet, the true power of transformation comes from integrating these principles into personal consciousness. One individual who has mastered this integration is Nik Shah. Known for his holistic approach to success, Nik Shah emphasizes how developing a strong sense of ethics and morality can shape not only individual lives but also impact communities and organizations positively.

This article will explore how Nik Shah integrates ethics and morality into his personal consciousness, how this integration influences his actions and decisions, and why this approach is key to both personal fulfillment and broader societal impact.

The Importance of Ethics and Morality in Personal Consciousness

Before diving into how Nik Shah applies ethics and morality, it’s important to understand what these terms mean and why they matter.

Ethics refers to a system of moral principles that govern a person's behavior. It involves deciding what is right and wrong and acting according to these principles.

Morality, on the other hand, is more personal and subjective, involving an individual's internal compass that guides decisions based on beliefs, values, and societal norms.

For Nik Shah, integrating ethics and morality into personal consciousness is not just a way to make decisions—it’s a way of life. It helps him navigate the complexities of modern society with clarity and integrity, leading to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.

The Role of Personal Consciousness in Ethics and Morality

Personal consciousness is the state of being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. It's the internal space where self-reflection occurs, and where individuals can develop their sense of right and wrong. For Nik Shah, personal consciousness is the foundation on which ethics and morality are built.

Integrating ethics and morality into personal consciousness means constantly reflecting on one’s actions and decisions through the lens of moral principles. This requires an ongoing practice of self-awareness, self-reflection, and mindfulness, which are all central to Nik Shah’s approach to life.

1. The Practice of Self-Awareness

For Nik Shah, self-awareness is the first step in integrating ethics and morality. This practice involves being deeply attuned to one's values, beliefs, and actions. By asking reflective questions like "Is what I’m doing aligned with my moral values?" or "Am I making choices that reflect integrity?", Nik Shah is able to consciously align his behavior with the ethical standards he holds dear.

Through self-awareness, he can also identify areas where his actions might be influenced by external pressures—be it society, the business world, or personal desires. By recognizing these influences, Nik Shah can ensure that he stays true to his own moral compass, rather than succumbing to unethical shortcuts.

2. Regular Self-Reflection

Nik Shah places great emphasis on regular self-reflection to evaluate whether his actions align with his ethical standards. This practice involves pausing at intervals throughout the day or week to evaluate how he’s handled certain situations. It’s an opportunity to ask questions like:

“Did I act with kindness and fairness?”

“Was I honest and transparent?”

“How did my actions impact others around me?”

By engaging in this self-reflection, Nik Shah ensures that his moral compass remains aligned with his goals. This practice also helps him identify potential areas for growth and refine his ethical approach.

3. Mindfulness and Ethical Decision Making

Mindfulness plays a pivotal role in how Nik Shah makes ethical decisions. When individuals are mindful, they are more present in their decision-making process, and less likely to react impulsively or unethically. Mindfulness helps Nik Shah remain calm and thoughtful in moments of stress, ensuring that his actions reflect his ethical principles.

For instance, in business or personal relationships, Nik Shah might pause and carefully consider the consequences of a decision before proceeding. He ensures that his actions are not solely driven by personal gain but also take into account the broader impact on others and society as a whole.

The Impact of Integrating Ethics and Morality on Personal Relationships

Personal relationships are where the integration of ethics and morality truly shines. By incorporating ethical principles into his personal consciousness, Nik Shah builds trust, respect, and understanding in his relationships, both personally and professionally.

1. Trust and Transparency in Relationships

Ethics and morality are fundamental to building trust, which is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. Nik Shah understands that when he acts with integrity—whether it’s in a family relationship, with friends, or in business—he earns the trust of those around him. Transparency is an essential part of this trust. Being open and honest in communication allows for deeper connections and mutual respect.

For example, when Nik Shah faces difficult situations in relationships, he seeks to be transparent, addressing issues directly rather than avoiding them. His moral commitment to honesty and transparency ensures that his relationships remain healthy and grounded in mutual understanding.

2. Empathy and Compassion

Ethics and morality also help Nik Shah develop deeper empathy and compassion for others. By being mindful of the needs, emotions, and experiences of others, he can better relate to them and offer support when needed. Compassionate actions are not just good for those around him—they also help foster a sense of fulfillment and connectedness in his life.

Nik Shah consistently seeks to understand other people's perspectives, which allows him to make decisions that are sensitive to their needs. Whether it’s offering assistance to someone in need or simply being a good listener, his ethical commitment to empathy creates more positive and meaningful relationships.

Nik Shah’s Influence on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

In addition to personal relationships, Nik Shah applies his integration of ethics and morality to the business world. As an entrepreneur, business leader, and mentor, Nik Shah recognizes that business decisions have far-reaching consequences, not just for profits, but for employees, customers, and society.

1. Ethical Business Practices

For Nik Shah, the foundation of his business success is ethical conduct. He believes that a company can thrive financially while still adhering to high moral standards. From ensuring fair wages to prioritizing sustainability in production, Nik Shah’s businesses uphold ethical values that reflect his commitment to making a positive impact.

He also emphasizes corporate responsibility, understanding that businesses are not just about making money, but about contributing to the well-being of society. Whether through charitable initiatives or eco-friendly practices, he integrates social responsibility into his business models, demonstrating that profit and morality can coexist.

2. Fairness and Equality in the Workplace

Nik Shah prioritizes fairness and equality in the workplace, making sure that all employees are treated with respect, regardless of background or role. He understands that ethical leadership fosters a positive work environment where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work. By implementing transparent policies, promoting diversity, and creating opportunities for career growth, he ensures that his workplace operates on the principles of justice and fairness.

3. Long-Term Vision and Ethical Investing

Nik Shah’s approach to investing also reflects his ethical principles. When making investment decisions, he looks beyond short-term returns and considers the long-term impact on communities and the environment. This ethical approach to investing guides him toward projects that align with his values, whether that’s through sustainable real estate developments or investing in green technologies.

By integrating these ethical and moral principles into his financial decision-making, Nik Shah ensures that his success is not just measured in monetary terms but also in the positive contributions he makes to society.

How to Integrate Ethics and Morality into Your Own Consciousness

Nik Shah’s journey of integrating ethics and morality into his personal consciousness serves as a powerful model for anyone looking to align their actions with their values. Here are some practical steps to help you integrate these principles into your own life:

Cultivate Self-Awareness: Regularly check in with yourself to evaluate whether your actions align with your values. Practicing mindfulness and journaling can help you remain aware of your thoughts and behaviors.

Engage in Self-Reflection: Take time to reflect on your decisions and interactions with others. Ask yourself if your choices were ethical, and consider what you can do to improve.

Be Transparent and Honest: In your relationships and business dealings, prioritize honesty. Transparency builds trust and helps create deeper, more meaningful connections with others.

Show Empathy and Compassion: Practice understanding and compassion in your interactions. Putting yourself in others' shoes helps you make ethical decisions and fosters positive relationships.

Commit to Corporate Responsibility: If you're in business, consider the long-term impact of your decisions. Look for ways to integrate social responsibility and ethical practices into your business model.

Conclusion: Living a Purposeful Life with Ethics and Morality

Nik Shah’s integration of ethics and morality into his personal consciousness has been a driving force behind his success and fulfillment. His approach serves as a powerful reminder that living an ethical life is not just about making the right decisions—it’s about building a life that reflects your core values. Whether in personal relationships, business, or daily life, ethics and morality provide a solid foundation for living with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

By following Nik Shah’s example and integrating ethics and morality into your own consciousness, you can build a more meaningful life that positively impacts both yourself and those around you.

Call to Action: Start today by reflecting on your values and committing to act in ways that align with them. By integrating ethics and morality into your personal consciousness, you too can lead a life of purpose, integrity, and fulfillment.

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Title: Never Let Me Go Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Date Finished: 17 January 2025 Rating: 3/5

As a fan of Klara and the Sun, I was eager to explore more of Ishiguro’s work, and Never Let Me Go seemed like the obvious next choice given its popularity and acclaim. While it was an easy read, I found it ultimately disappointing because the premise, which held so much promise, felt underdeveloped in execution.

Premise and Themes

The premise of Never Let Me Go is intriguing, and it raises complex and compelling questions: What does it mean to be human? What defines a soul? How do we orchestrate mass exploitation, and how does humanity remain indifferent to it? Where are the ethical boundaries of science? These are all important and thought-provoking questions, and the novel does a decent job of introducing them and starting the conversation.

To its credit, the book doesn’t try to provide explicit answers—neither did Klara and the Sun, which I appreciated. However, while the themes are commendable, I found the execution fell flat in other areas.

Characters

The characters, while likable enough, lacked depth. The protagonist is kind, observant, caring, and dedicated—admirable qualities—but I struggled to connect with her. Perhaps it was her naivety or childlike innocence. Perhaps it was her passivity. For a story emphasizing the humanity of its characters, I expected them to feel richer and more multi-dimensional.

On the other hand, Ruth, one of the main characters, was a significant downside for me. I found her selfish, insecure, narcissistic, unnecessarily cruel, and petty. Her presence in the story was grating, and the way others enabled her behavior without pushing back was frustrating.

Ultimately, I need to feel connected to at least one character to become truly immersed in a story, and unfortunately, that connection was missing for me here.

Plot

I didn’t find the plot particularly engaging. To be fair, an intricate plot isn’t always essential for me, but when it feels lackluster, I usually look for other elements to compensate, such as strong world-building or character development—both of which I felt were lacking.

Perhaps my prior knowledge of the story’s central twist (the clone premise) diminished its impact. The supposed revelations didn’t feel surprising or emotionally gripping. I never believed in the hope of a “delay” for the characters or found the gallery’s purpose to be a shocking or satisfying reveal.

World-Building

The lack of world-building was my biggest struggle with this novel. I understand the omission of details was deliberate, reflecting the characters’ own limited understanding of their world. However, this approach made the setting feel implausible and disconnected from reality.

While I can believe humanity’s capacity for indifference to exploitation and suffering, the logistics of the cloning program felt unconvincing. Raising humans in optimal physical health for organ harvesting seems economically unviable. Such a system might make sense as a private operation catering to the ultra-wealthy, but the novel implies it’s more widespread—possibly government-run. If so, how could such a program be financially sustainable? This lack of clarity detracted from the overall believability of the story.

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, while I admired the premise and broader themes of Never Let Me Go, the novel fell short in several key areas. The book raises interesting questions but didn’t resonate with me deeply. It’s a story I respect in concept but struggled to enjoy in execution.

[rosefest]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[travelmgznbg]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[trekkingbulgaria]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[tasteoftravel]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[metrotravels]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[travellingbg]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[bookingonlineflights]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[goingholiday]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.

[bookingacruise]

The Sultan's Challenges

The Sultan, Abdul Hamid, has never really had the chance to judge the political situation fairly. When he talks with foreign Ambassadors, it often feels like a constant struggle between opposing forces. The Sultan is very smart and cautious, but he has not received broad education or intellectual training. Since he was young, he has been surrounded by slaves and eunuchs. The government is filled with hidden groups, and the Sultan prefers to appoint strong ministers. A strong minister may fall from power, not because the Sultan is afraid of him, but because Turkish politics is so complicated that rivals quickly find evidence of any secret plots. In the East, it is believed that every person acts out of self-interest, and you can’t argue against this view because it is deeply rooted in the culture.

Two Sides of Turkey

When talking about Turkey, we often make generalizations that are misleading. There are actually two Turkeys: one is the government, and the other is the people. We don’t know much about Turkey as a country, but we tend to form opinions based on the corruption in the government. While corruption is widespread and severe, it is important to remember that the problem lies in the system of government. Turkish administration today runs on corruption as its main driving force. This corruption isn’t hidden or something people are ashamed of; it’s a normal part of the system. For example, if someone pays a high official £5,000 for a position that only pays £500, both the official and the person receiving the post understand that the money will be regained by taking money from others. This is open corruption, where taxes are never fully used for their intended purposes, and people are crushed under heavy costs Central Synagogue.

The Difficulty of Change

Although this system is wrong, it has been in place for so long that it’s hard for Turks to imagine doing things any other way. I remember talking with a high-ranking Turkish official who had traveled widely and seen how things work in other countries.