Page Count: 288 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW This was such an in-depth fascinating overview of what India has ever done for the world and it was amazing to see the kinds of things that they brought to Asia and then to the rest of the world. The look into ancient Buddhism and Hinduism and the waysContinue reading “The Golden Road by William Dalrymple”
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Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Page Count: 368 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW Wow -what a prequel! I loved it so much. The characters, the plot, the setting – everything. Even the twists which are often hit or miss for me. I expected the romantic interest to be someone else than who it ended up being but, once I adjusted, I lovedContinue reading “Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree”
A Language of Dragons by S.F.Williamson
Page Count: 471 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW This was an amazing fantasy novel and told from a fascinating view. It was so interesting to be following a character in the first person who is so conflicted and stubborn to the truth that the reader can see, but also so complicated and loving. I was considering 4*Continue reading “A Language of Dragons by S.F.Williamson”
Mallory Vayle and the Curse of the Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard
Page Count: 304 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW This was a funny and spooky story. I loved the characters and the setting as well as the version of magic that it contained. I loved the twists that it contained and I even enjoyed the cliff-hanger that means that I will probably pick up the sequel when itContinue reading “Mallory Vayle and the Curse of the Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard”
See What You’re Missing by Will Gompertz
Page Count: 316 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW This was such an inspiring book that talked about so many different artists, their work, and the way they see the world and art. It was fun to read about artists that I had never heard of and aspects of art I had never considered looking into or experimentingContinue reading “See What You’re Missing by Will Gompertz”
The Theatre and its Double by Antonin Artaud
Page Count: 150 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW This book was fascinating if not a bit archaic with the language choices for this particular translation I loved the discussion of taking theatre back to being more movement based than language based and having actor and audience on the same level instead. Some of it went completely overContinue reading “The Theatre and its Double by Antonin Artaud”
Ladies of the Grand Tour by Brian Dolan
Page Count: 320 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW This was a book that I bought on a whim but I found it completely fascinating. The travelling women of the Grand Tour and their lives and writings were so fascinating and the author divided time between the different women and topics well, giving a wide scope of allContinue reading “Ladies of the Grand Tour by Brian Dolan”
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Page Count: 326 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW This was such a brilliant concept and a gripping adventure that I could not put it down. I loved the characters so much and I enjoyed the twists and turns that the plot went through. The idea of a world hidden within the world is one that I thinkContinue reading “Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell”
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
Page Count: 209 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I was debating on whether to give this book 3 or 4 stars but I chose 4 simply due to the force at which it kept me reading. It did not conclude with a seriousness/danger that I thought it was building up to, however I know that this isContinue reading “The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid”
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Page Count: 224 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I enjoyed Atwood’s writing style, and her take on the myth was definitely interesting to read. Though I may not necessarily follow her interpretation of Penelope and the maids, it was very enjoyable to read and I found it fun to ponder – especially near the end where itContinue reading “The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood”
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