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Book Review: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize, this novel peels back the curtain on the growing chasm between the wealthy elite and the struggling poor through a razor-sharp narrative that is as unsettling as it is entertaining.
Book Review: Angels and Ages by Adam Gopnik
Adam Gopnik’s Angels and Ages is a book that reverberates with the quiet power of ideas. Through the parallel lives of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, Gopnik crafts a meditation on legacy, modernity, and the shapes our beliefs take when hinged on freedom, reason, and empathy. It is a story of two men who neverContinue reading “Book Review: Angels and Ages by Adam Gopnik”
Book Review: Normal People by Sally Rooney
There’s nothing unnecessarily grand or dramatic here. It’s raw, stripped back, and, above all, real. Her prose is straightforward but loaded with undercurrents of emotion.
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: From Marsh to Screen
Set against the marshlands of North Carolina in the late 1960s, the film introduces Kya Clark (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a young woman who has lived an isolated life in the wilderness after being abandoned by her family. Dubbed the “Marsh Girl” by the townsfolk, Kya has grown up self-sufficient, finding solace in the natural world while carefully avoiding the judgment and cruelty of the nearby community.
Book Review: Gnight, Sara / ‘Night, Heck by Justine Castellon and Mike Dee
“Gnight, Sara / ‘Night, Heck” by Justine Castellon and Mike Dee is a fascinating exploration of typical twenty-something. Their dreams, reality, and the unexpected intersections between the two. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City and Paris, this novel takes readers on a touching journey through the lives of its protagonists, Sara Miller and Heck Archibald IV.
Book Review: “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki
“A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki explores human connectedness, time’s passage, and defining stories. Nao’s diary connects her Tokyo life to Ruth’s Canadian island, delving into deep philosophical themes. However, the complex narrative structure and ambitious scope may challenge some readers, although the novel offers a rewarding and thought-provoking experience.
Book Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones & The Six, a novel penned by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This remarkable work has not only captivated readers worldwide but also left a profound impression on me. It vividly encapsulates the raw and visceral energy of the 1970s rock ‘n’ roll scene, leaving a lasting impact long after the final page is turned.
Book Review: Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And Other Fascinating Questions About Dead Bodies
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body after you die? Or maybe you’ve pondered some quirky questions like “What happens if you die in outer space?” or “If I die in ecstasy during sex, should I automatically send to hell?” Well, look no further than Caitlin Doughty’s book, Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And Other Questions About Dead Bodies. As a mortician and bestselling author, Doughty answers these questions and more in this fascinating and morbidly funny read.
Unlocking the Secrets of Dante’s Divine Comedy
If you’ve ever wanted to read Dante’s Divine Comedy, but felt overwhelmed by its daunting length and seemingly archaic language, you’re not alone. The poem is certainly a classic and packs in more than enough symbolism, themes, and characters to keep any reader engaged for days on end.
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