Hamza
“Cars swerving from side to side
across the M18.
Daylight breaking.
Flashing lights.”
A collection of poems allowing us to travel with the poet on a journey in the era of booming industry of the 60's mixed with politics, pop culture, and the history of urban sprawl. Highly recommend.
NOTICE: This is the same book as “The Quickening Ground .” Just a different title. I really liked this book. (And not just because it's written by my lecturer). The style and form brings immediate picturesque images of the end of the 19th Century set against the rugged nature of landscape overtime. The lifestyle and choices that people made at the end of both centuries (19th & 20th) is beautifully brought to life. I felt connected to the two protagonists through the descriptive language Gabriel uses. I especially liked the 1886 and Claira's chapters. It was very reminiscent. I recommend you read this.
NOTICE: This is the same book as “Where The Light Remains.” Just a different title. I really liked this book. (And not just because it's written by my lecturer). The style and form brings immediate picturesque images of the end of the 19th Century set against the rugged nature of landscape overtime. The lifestyle and choices that people made at the end of both centuries (19th & 20th) is beautifully brought to life. I felt connected to the two protagonists through the descriptive language Gabriel uses. I especially liked the 1889 and Claira's chapters. It was very reminiscent. I recommend you read this.
It was a decent read and great to see into the mind of one of the important figures in ancient history.
Varsha Alimchandani manages to encapsulate the feeling of lost love whilst maintaining a stronghold on South Asian culture.
The author brings me back to my own MH issues and how I often feel at times. Lines such as “Some days you are just a photograph a frozen version that nobody can relate to.” Helps reflect the condition of self and a connection with the voice and the writer happens immediately.
I look forward to reading more of Alimchandani's work in future. The world cannot ignore such raw talent.
NOTICE: This is the same book as “Where The Light Remains.” Just a different title. I really liked this book. (And not just because it's written by my lecturer). The style and form brings immediate picturesque images of the end of the 19th Century set against the rugged nature of landscape overtime. The lifestyle and choices that people made at the end of both centuries (19th & 20th) is beautifully brought to life. I felt connected to the two protagonists through the descriptive language Gabriel uses. I especially liked the 1886 and Claira's chapters. It was very reminiscent. I recommend you read this.
Whilst the form of the novel can be a little confusing at times the overall narrative works well. And it's also quite short so you can read this in about an hour.
A lot of people who read this book told me they found it confusing at times. And I'd have to agree. Unlike “conventional” novels Roy jumps through time and back again which can often make it confusing. Other than that though, it was a pretty good read. I enjoyed it.
I read this pretty quick. I mean I liked reading about the spiritualism of nomadic people, but I do think his writing style could have been better. I don't know how but it wasn't gripping enough for me in its form.
This book will sit with you for a very long time. It is so masterfully written and drives you into an existential crisis of humanity. It will force you to question your morals.
As with other books written by Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go is from the perspective of a first person narrator, Kathy. And you will either love her or hate her.
That it is a book that can be so relevant to society is the reason it has automatically jumped up in my Top 10 greatest books of all time. I implore that you read this book.
Even though the books were written after the airing if the TV show, the books are a whole lot better. And also funnier. If you've not seen the show I suggest you watch it first and then read the books. This is #2 out of 19 (allegedly there ring no more )
So good I read half of the book in a night. Read it. Seriously. It's amazingly written just like the two previous books in the series.
The way in which Woolf writes is something I fell in love with. She was one of the first writers to ever use stream of consciousness of the characters and let the audience know about the minuscule and minute details of a scene and its characters. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
This is an incredible piece of work engaging in how race is ever more prevalent in society. It offers a deep insight into how we are all involved in racism and how it affects some more than others. A book that can be reread without losing its meaning and content.
Powerful narrative of post colonialism and it's effect. But putting a pin in that, it a great play just as a play. Greek conceits of theatre are used very effectively and gives us powerful scenes. Highly recommend it.
Was an okay read. Not the best one I have read this year and I can see why people were influenced by this but it was a bit of a drag tbh.
A sad and tragic tale of the lives ruined by belief in the American Dream, at either end of the spectrum. Beautifully drawn and vivid images of the Jazz Age, it's hard to argue why this book isn't Fitzgerald's magnum opus.
If I'm being truly honest I hated this book to begin with. It seemed slow moving and nothing happened. However as I got into it and studied it a little more I understand what Conrad was trying to do. I mean he fails miserably, but I got it and it became a book I quite like.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Many people (supposedly) hated this book even after Oprah put it on her book list and I don't understand why. The characters are very well written an the plot weaves in and out of the African American experience of before and after slavery. As a book, without it being a book solely about Af-Am experience (which it has to be about), it's still pretty good.
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I think I fell in love with the narrator from the first page as she works in an office environment since I do too. I really did resonate with her feelings and point of views. That the story is written in a slow but meticulous flow helps further the development of the story.
I particularly like that Eleanor and Raymond don't end up as a couple. As someone who has often had similar feelings that Eleanor has, it's not love that I seek. It's more often than not, for someone to just... be there. Regularly.
This is an absolutely well written book and one that delves into the themes of depression, trauma, and abuse with a degree of accuracy. I commend the author for putting this story out.
What did you guys think of the novel? How did Eleanor come across to you?
I wasn't sure I was going to like this book when I first came across it; I don't tend to like back/forth storylines however the writing blew my mind. Every page is as enticing and gripping as the previous one. A truly addictive read.
This is one of my all time favourite books by Poe. The way in which the characters come to the realisation that death (if you want to call it that, good because that's what it is), is coming is written to bring about shock. And it does.