Seldom do I enjoy reading memoirs but there was something special in how Michelle was able to transform her journey into something relatable on so many levels. In a way, it’s a brilliant coming-of-age story that should be read by anyone, especially young women who are trying to find their place in this world.
I am currently discovering this whole new world of audio books and with the Audible membership that I started maintaining ever since end of last year, I’ve been finding awesome reads here and there. So here are quick reviews of two of the best audio books that I’ve had the pleasure of listening: ‘Evil Eye’ and ‘Cut and Run’.
The intrigue and suspense hanged heavy in the narrative, the atmosphere almost consistently ominous. There’s something about reading The Secret History that automatically transports you into Vermont, in it’s autumn glow, as if you as well is in on the group’s secret. If you are looking for a light read, this ain’t it.
The idea of twin goddesses ruling a world that was split into night and day presents such a vivid imagery. I dove into this book without expecting anything but what I got were rich world-building and a pace and presentation that totally worked.
This was such a bittersweet goodbye to a series that is so close to real life, it’s hard not to get attached. Weddings, college, decisions to make, things to leave behind. It’s the perfect closure. I can’t have it any other way.
Murakami was able to weave such intricate tangle of web, and make it into a masterful labyrinth where his readers could get lost in. It was such a bizarre, surreal experience — as most his books were.
With the current wave of YA lit, Genie’s character – the sarcastic, smartass, driven one — is the kind that I get to frequently read in the books these days, but as a guy. So imagine how groundbreaking it is for me to, finally, have it be a girl standing on that pedestal, and not just any girl — but an ASIAN GIRL.
I can’t really remember the last time I read a retelling so this was really a thrilling experience for me: the familiarity, the references. First few pages, few chapters, and this book already charmed my socks off! I didn’t expect to like this book this much — but man am I so wrong.