Otegha Uwagba “Little Black Book” – book review
It’s quite short – it took me about an hour or less to read it.
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The Big Sick – film review
A sweet romantic comedy, which explores many of the racial and national tensions present in the US today Continue reading The Big Sick – film review
Viktor E. Frankl “Man’s Search for Meaning” – book review
I’ve been planning to read this book for quite some time. I heard it was an essay about the meaning of life written by a psychiatrist (or logotherapist as he calls himself) who was also an Auschwitz survivor. As such, my expectations were sky high and so perhaps easily disappointed. After all, if any one book explained the meaning of life, wouldn’t everything be solved? … Continue reading Viktor E. Frankl “Man’s Search for Meaning” – book review
Kedi (Nine Lives – Cats in Istanbul) – film review
Kedi is a Turkish documentary film about the cats roaming the streets of Istanbul. Continue reading Kedi (Nine Lives – Cats in Istanbul) – film review
Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton – book review
I did it! I finished reading Ron Chernow’s massive biography of Alexander Hamilton with 4 more days to spare before I go to see the musical. I’m not going to pretend this was a very easy feat for me – the first few hundred pages were quite uphill, perhaps because the stories about Hamilton’s distant relatives were not quite as interesting as the author … Continue reading Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton – book review
“Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia” in the British Museum
Not that much is known about the Scythians, mainly due to the fact all the written record of their lives was provided by their enemies. Continue reading “Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia” in the British Museum
Wednesday Martin’s “Primates of Park Avenue” – book review
I know that I just published a reading list of things to read this winter and this book is demonstrably not on it. In my defense, I can only say that I felt in the mood for reading Wednesday Martin’s Primates of Park Avenue. You do have to be in the mood for it. I’m the kind of person who really enjoys watching Sex and … Continue reading Wednesday Martin’s “Primates of Park Avenue” – book review
Mary Beard’s SPQR – book review
It took me two years to finally read my chunky hardback copy (signed) of Mary Beard’s SPQR, but it was definitely worth it. Continue reading Mary Beard’s SPQR – book review
Zadie Smith’s “NW” – book review
Zadie Smith’s NW is a novel about three people who grew up in Willesden, North-West London. Continue reading Zadie Smith’s “NW” – book review
7 reasons why you should watch of John Berger’s Ways of Seeing
One of the most influential art documentaries ever made. Continue reading 7 reasons why you should watch of John Berger’s Ways of Seeing
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