Dark Days Lonely Nights by D R Nguyen
I started reading these verses on my lunch break from the full-time 9-5 job I currently have; so such poems as I Wonder and Routine really resonated with me and I could empathize with the disillusionment, the sense of frustration and pointlessness that makes the pursuit of dreams seem altogether bleak.
Such Is Love by Petra Hassall
Such Is Love is written in an accessible and structured way that is easy to connect with. It debunks psychoanalytical jargon such as Displacement Theory and Transactional Analysis and applies such terms practically,
New Book Review: Postcards From A Stranger by Imogen Clark
The story has a simple but powerful premise, one that appeals to the reader's sense of empathy. It certainly made me take stock and think about the extent of the struggle and helplessness I would feel if I were in Cara's situation
Deadly Games by Wayne Clark
Apart from how visually stunning it looks, the book has an appealing premise that creates an air of mystery and suspense right from the outset. I also enjoyed the subdued sexual tension of the story telling pertaining to Carl's affair with the enigmatic Sasha.
New Review: Othello The Moor Of Venice by William Shakespeare
This classic tragedy is the perfect execution of dramatic irony and poetry. The rhyming couplets are very much indicative of Shakespearean writing, and their use in this play resonated like proverbial sayings.
Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone by J K Rowling
Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone is the first in a magical adventure series and one of the best selling books of all time. Originally published in 1997, this award-winning […]
Graphic Novels Update: The Dungeon Of Black Company
The Dungeon of Black Company This Halloween, I read the first volume of The Dungeon Of Black Company manga series. Having not had much experience reading anything remotely affiliated with […]
New Book Review: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Americanah is the 2013 acclaimed novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about two young lovers from Nigeria who dream of a deeply coveted life together in the United States. Ifemelu, an […]
New Book Review: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Convenience Store Woman is the 2016 contemporary short novel by award winning Japanese writer Sayaka Murata. This delightfully unusual novel is about a 36-year old woman, who has been working […]
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