Ann Radcliffe “The Mysteries of Udolpho” – book review
I’d been planning to read The Mysteries of Udolpho ever since I had first read Northanger Abbey. Continue reading Ann Radcliffe “The Mysteries of Udolpho” – book review
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Friedrich Nietzsche “Beyond Good and Evil” – quotes and comments
I decided in this particular case not to do a proper review. I read this book with a pencil in hand, and so I underlined many of the passages that I found intriguing. My notes are in bold. I was feeling a bit snarky… Continue reading Friedrich Nietzsche “Beyond Good and Evil” – quotes and comments
Maria Edgeworth “Belinda” – book review
Belinda is caught between her loyalty to lady Delacour, her wish to do what is right, and her fascination with the young and gallant Clarence Hervey. Continue reading Maria Edgeworth “Belinda” – book review
John le Carré “Agent Running in the Field” – book review
This book was published in 2019 when John Le Carré was 88 years old. One can only hope to be in such great mental form at his age. It appears there’s nothing like writing a spy novel to keep your brain sharp. Agent Running in the Field is not Le Carré’s best novel: but then, Le Carré at his best is very good indeed. This … Continue reading John le Carré “Agent Running in the Field” – book review
Catherine Belton’s “Putin’s People” – book review
Catherine Belton worked from 2013-2017 as the Moscow correspondent for the Financial Times. Her book, Putin’s People provides a narrative of the mechanics and ideological conception behind Putin’s government. Continue reading Catherine Belton’s “Putin’s People” – book review
Louise Glück “Faithful and Virtuous Night”- book review
It’s a melancholy collection: full of reminiscences and nostalgic reflection Continue reading Louise Glück “Faithful and Virtuous Night”- book review
2020 – year in books
This was certainly not a typical year. I get really annoyed by the assumption that “You have staid in a lot this year and therefore you have time to read all the books”. I didn’t have time to read all the books. I had time to nervously panic and stress play Tetris. I didn’t use my newly found free time to read. In fact, I’m not … Continue reading 2020 – year in books
Hilary Mantel’s “The Mirror and the Light” – book review
The final installment of Hilary Mantel’s Cromwell trilogy is a thick volume. Continue reading Hilary Mantel’s “The Mirror and the Light” – book review
Christie Watson’s “The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story” – book review
I was reading this book just before the pandemic hit. Ironically, I left it in the office in March. So I could only start reading it again now (October). As soon as I had it back, I devoured it. I couldn’t help myself. It’s very well written and on a subject that fascinates me. The Language of Kindness is all about nursing. The author left … Continue reading Christie Watson’s “The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story” – book review
Will Storr’s “The Science of Storytelling” – book review
When I reached for Storr’s book The Science of Storytelling, I hoped to find a scientific exploration of the way storytelling affects our brains. Continue reading Will Storr’s “The Science of Storytelling” – book review
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