Choderlos de Laclos “Les Liaisons Dangerouses” – book review
It took me half a year- but I finally did it! I finished reading Les Liaisons Dangereuses ! Continue reading Choderlos de Laclos “Les Liaisons Dangerouses” – book review
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Virginia Woolf’s “Night and Day”- book review
It took me a long time to get through “Night and Day”. Continue reading Virginia Woolf’s “Night and Day”- book review
Rosamund Young “The Secret Life of Cows” – book review
I live in Cambridge, UK and every summer the cows are allowed to roam the fields close to the city centre. Continue reading Rosamund Young “The Secret Life of Cows” – book review
Oyinkan Braithwaite „My Sister, the Serial Killer” – book review
I was struck by the cover of this book. And then I heard it got longlisted for the Booker this year. Amazon had it on sale for Kindle, and I just could not resist- even though with that good a cover, you sort of want it for your bookshelf. This was a quick and very enjoyable read. The story is set in Nigeria. Korede is … Continue reading Oyinkan Braithwaite „My Sister, the Serial Killer” – book review
Michel Houellebecq “Submission” – book review
I knew Submission is a deeply controversial novel. I roughly heard what the news said about it. It does not endorse my sort of worldview. But I saw it on sale on Kindle… and I thought: „I’m curious”. Continue reading Michel Houellebecq “Submission” – book review
Dodie Smith “I Capture the Castle” – book review
Finally read this YA classic by the author of the “101 Dalmatians” Continue reading Dodie Smith “I Capture the Castle” – book review
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
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
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
Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s “The Four Pillar Plan” – book review
If you’re looking for some basic tips on how to improve your health, this book is a good place to start. Continue reading Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s “The Four Pillar Plan” – book review
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