Book reviews; written in the dark
Under the Eye of the Big Bird is long listed for the International Booker Prize, 2025. Dystopian meditation on evolution and extinction. … Continue readingBook Review; Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami
What if our endless trying to be a better version of ourselves is just programmed into our code in order to level up our character stats?
… Continue readingHow I Killed The Universal Man by Thomas Kendall Review
“Classic space noir. Action packed to the brim. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, when you think
Weekly Bookish Thoughts #4: I dive into The Expanse by James S.A. Corey, What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, and currently reading The Orbital by Samantha Harvey and Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. Up next: October horror reads like Salem’s Lot by Stephen King. … Continue readingWeekly Bookish Thoughts #4
Discover an in-depth review of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, featuring both spoiler-free and spoiler thoughts, an artist’s corner showcasing the author, translator, and illustrator, and a personal love letter to this touching novel. … Continue readingWhat You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama – Review
Say hello to the world of Westeros with my spoiler-free review of ‘A Game of Thrones.’ This epic fantasy novel by George R.R. Martin sets the stage for a saga filled with political intrigue, complex characters, and amazing world-building. Find out why this book has become a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature IMO. … Continue readingSong of Ice and Fire #1 Game of Thrones Review (spoiler-free)
This book has taught me more about women hood, resilience, joy and gratitude of living, than any other I have read before.
… Continue readingThe Island of Sea Women Review: Resilience, Friendship & Tradition
Autumn is here. Cosy weather, fluffy socks, hot chocolate and a good horror book are what I usually need for the season to officially kick off for me. This time I have chosen Matt Wesolowski’s third six stories book: Changeling. … Continue readingChangeling by Matt Wesolowski – Short Review
Of Cattle and Men by Ana Paula Maia and translated from the Portuguese by Zoë Perry review. A story about a slaughter house and its workers in Brazil. … Continue readingOf Cattle and Men by Ana Paula Maia
The International Booker Prize longlisted; Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan review in a form of a personal reading journal. Weird, disturbing and dystopian. … Continue readingWhale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan #1