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Month: March 2020

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Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review

If this was a realistic novel about spies in suits, I’d be so happy… Continue reading Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review

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William Dalrymple’s “The Anarchy” – book review

Did I really ‘read’ William Dalrymple’s The Anarchy?

I let it waft around me, listening on Audible as I cooked dinner and I cleared the kitchen. That is surely not the reading it deserves. Continue reading William Dalrymple’s “The Anarchy” – book review

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Aldous Huxley “Brave New World” – book review

Though the Brave New World was written in 1932, its unashamed dualism feels eerily contemporary. Continue reading Aldous Huxley “Brave New World” – book review

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Weird thoughts that suddenly strike me when I’m social distancing

My deeply non-profound and entirely useless thoughts occurring during the crisis. No useful information here. Continue reading Weird thoughts that suddenly strike me when I’m social distancing

bellawilfer7March 21, 2020March 21, 20203 Comments
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Candice Carty-Williams “Queenie” – book review

I opened the first few pages – featuring a scene at the gynecologist – and I was impressed. Women have all been there, but it takes a gutsy author to be able to write about it. Continue reading Candice Carty-Williams “Queenie” – book review

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Jack Fairweather’s “The Volunteer” – book review

This is not a story of a hero. This is a story of a man who did the best he could. We need more like him. Continue reading Jack Fairweather’s “The Volunteer” – book review

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Fred C. Piper and Sean Murphy “Cryptography: A very short introduction” – book review

Cryptography, by necessity, is a complex subject. If it were simple, it wouldn’t serve its purpose. Continue reading Fred C. Piper and Sean Murphy “Cryptography: A very short introduction” – book review

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