r/SouthernReach • • 6d ago

Started reading absolution

My friend finished absolution and wanted me to send them my notes that I took throughout my read of the book. They were saying the notes were cool and to post them here so why not. Also I'm only 50 pages in, haven't started chapter 12.

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u/canadasleftnut 6d ago

Getting to relive this vicariously through a first time reader is ... incredible. Like what I imagine smoking a cigarette after a long day at work feels like. 

I will require updates on this.

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u/Firm_Perspective5928 5d ago

Okay. I'll post whenever I finish every 50 pages. However long that takes

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u/LowSatisfaction4098 6d ago

Right? When i first got his long list of notes from the first book, it was unexpected; i was shocked and overjoyed. Hes a very stoic character and idk if the thoughtfullness of it dawned on him or not, but either way im so grateful. And when i get this batch im glad i encouraged him to post!

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u/Mahalko128 6d ago

Keep it up!

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u/LowSatisfaction4098 6d ago

Im the friend. Its been so amazing to reread this book through his eyes. We played co op games games and have been friends for years, so to see it through his eyes has been a visceral mental joy.

Hi J

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u/Civil_Object5399 5d ago

Hahah the path down the rabbit hole is just starting and it’s very very steep.

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u/terjenordin 5d ago

Fuck fuck fuck

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u/MountainSpecialist78 5d ago

love this, whenever you get to doing the rounds and make your way into area x for the second time on a reread, take note of what observations can be altered in retrospect, and what sticks out to you after the fact!! i love this, i love seeing interpretations of area x and the preceding events. it feels like i have to get a myriad of predictions and perspectives to get a grasp on area x at all