Mark O’Connell “To Be a Machine” – book review
I recommend this book to people who want to know what Silicon Valley is currently up to. Continue reading Mark O’Connell “To Be a Machine” – book review
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Deborah Harkness “A Discovery of Witches” – book review
I had such mixed feelings about A Discovery of Witches. I really enjoyed the first half of it – it was Oxford, Twilight, and bits of Harry Potter combined. The heroine is an academic specializing in 17th-century alchemy. The main premise of the book is the worry of many an academic working in the Bodleian – Diane calls up a manuscript by accident, which turns … Continue reading Deborah Harkness “A Discovery of Witches” – book review
Michael Cunningham’s “The Hours” – book review
I wasn’t too fond of the screen adaptation of the book, but I decided to read it. Just in case. Continue reading Michael Cunningham’s “The Hours” – book review
Graham Greene “The End of the Affair” – book review
In misery, we seem aware of our own existence, even though it may be in the form of a monstrous egotism Continue reading Graham Greene “The End of the Affair” – book review
Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
It all started because Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was interviewing Michelle Obama in the Southbank Centre in London, and I really wanted to go. Continue reading Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods”- book review
Neil Gaiman’s epic American road trip, full of Norse gods and tricksters Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods”- book review
Phil Knight “Shoe Dog” – book review
I was just looking for an inspirational ‘can-do’ story. That’s what this book fundamentally is. Continue reading Phil Knight “Shoe Dog” – book review
Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
When I finished reading this book, I looked at the world in a bemused daze… Continue reading Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
Oliver Bullough ‘s “Moneyland” – book review
I bought this book on a whim and I don’t regret it. Continue reading Oliver Bullough ‘s “Moneyland” – book review
Ryszard Kapuściński “Travels with Herodotus” (Podróże z Herodotem) – a short book essay
I wouldn’t have it in my heart to say that I could write any semblance of an impartial review of Kapuściński’s Travels with Herodotus. Here’s why: the book is wired into my very nervous system. If you’re seeking a somewhat less biased introduction to the book, by all means, have a look at the reviews : here are links to The Guardian and The New … Continue reading Ryszard Kapuściński “Travels with Herodotus” (Podróże z Herodotem) – a short book essay
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