“Death, of course, is a refuge. It's where you go when a new name, or a mask and cape, can no longer hide you from yourself. It's where you run to when none of the principalities of your conscience will grant you asylum.”Excerpt from: Chris Cleave, Little Bee Synopsis from Goodreads and Wikipedia: From the… Continue reading The Other Hand by Chris Cleave Book Review
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Eloise by Judy Finnigan Book Review
If you’ve been there, you don’t ever forget it. You can’t possibly ignore it. Once you’ve glimpsed the profound horror of the chasm which opens up beneath your feet, once you’ve felt the inexorable pull which draws you to the edge, once you’ve understood that down there lies not just madness but the total destruction… Continue reading Eloise by Judy Finnigan Book Review
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green Review
That’s part of what I like about the book in some ways. It portrays death truthfully. You die in the middle of your life, in the middle of a sentence”Excerpt from: John Green, The Fault in Our Stars Synopsis from Goodreads Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has… Continue reading The Fault In Our Stars by John Green Review
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Book Review
It's a terrible thing when a person dies, whatever the circumstances. A hole opens up in the world, and we need to pay the proper respects. If we don't, the hole will never be filled in again.”Excerpt from: Haruki Murakami1Q84 Synopsis from Goodreads: A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver’s enigmatic suggestion and… Continue reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Book Review
It’s In His Kiss by Julia Quinn Book Review
Something important is always about to happen… And if not, you'd do well to act as if it were. You'll enjoy life better that way."Excerpt from: Julia QuinnIt's in His Kiss (Bridgertons, #7) Synopsis from Goodreads Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair… Continue reading It’s In His Kiss by Julia Quinn Book Review