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Tag: book review

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‘The Natural Way of Things’ – Charlotte Wood 2015

October 5, 2015

The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood My rating: 3.5 stars In a word: unsettling. The Natural Way of Things is an unusual book, so far removed from my rea...

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‘Strange Weather in Tokyo’ – Hiromi Kawakami 2001

October 3, 2015

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami My rating: 4 of 5 stars Beautiful and poignant, this little story stole my heart. The layers of the friendship and l...

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‘The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender’ – Leslye Walton 2014

September 28, 2015

My rating: 5 of 5 stars How can you summarize all the things a sunset makes you feel? There is hope for the future, anticipation of darkness, sadness and fondne...

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‘Rook’ – Shannon Cameron 2015

September 26, 2015

Rook by Sharon Cameron My rating: 2.5 stars In a sentence: Awkward French revolution homage. Rook has a really interesting premise: a post-apocalyptic world whe...

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‘The Alchemist’ – Paulo Coelho 1988

September 4, 2015

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho My rating: 3 of 5 stars Actual rating: 3.5 stars Every book we read is a journey. Either short or long, difficult or easy, it migh...

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‘Kafka on the Shore’ – Haruki Murakami 2002

August 26, 2015

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami My rating: 4 of 5 stars Kafka on the Shore is strange, thought-provoking, and confusing, as only a Murakami novel can be. ...

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‘Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances’ – Neil Gaiman 2015

August 19, 2015

Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Neil Gaiman is a master storyteller. This collection made my heart soar,...

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‘Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe’ – Benjamin Alire Saenz 2012

August 12, 2015

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars This book swelled my heart with hope and happiness un...

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‘Looking for Alibrandi’ – Melina Marchetta 1992

August 9, 2015

Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta My rating: 4 of 5 stars Required reading for young teens, Looking for Alabrandi is a beautifully realised tale of grow...

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‘The Martian’ – Andy Weir 2011

August 8, 2015

The Martian by Andy Weir My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Fast-paced, nail-biting sci-fi with a huge helping of self-deprecating humour. The Martian is easily one of t...

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