Madeline Miller's retelling of the story of Circe is lyrical and the voice she spun is very scintillating, hypnotizing even the readers who are least inclined to read Greek mythology. True enough, Miller did little to alter or put a different perspective into Circe's story but it did more than enough to fascinate me as … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 26: Circe
It is without a doubt that Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace is one of my all-time reads. To be honest, I was really daunted by this very lengthy book, which at over 1,300+ pages, can be intimidating to any reader. However, once I got the hang of it, what emerged before me is an amazing … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 25: War and Peace
Readers, 2018 is about to draw to a close, hence, it is now time to look back to the year that was, at least in terms of reading. After having had a slow year in 2017, I picked up the momentum in 2018. In total, I was able to read 63 books in twelve months. … Continue reading My 2018 18 Most Memorable Book Quotes (Part II)
Readers, 2018 is about to draw to a close, hence, it is now time to look back to the year that was, at least in terms of reading. After having had a slow year in 2017, I picked up the momentum in 2018. In total, I was able to read 63 books in twelve months. … Continue reading My 2018 18 Most Memorable Book Quotes (Part I)
At the onset, I wasn't really that keen on Iris Murdoch's The Sea, The Sea. However, the more I ruminate on it and its profound but obscured messages, I begun to appreciate the 1978 Man Booker Prize-winning masterpiece. Although it felt gloomy and bleak at times, I cannot help but be fascinated by the depth of language … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 21: The Sea, The Sea
Honestly, I am not much into young adult fiction for a number of reasons. However, there are still some young adult fiction books that deserve highlight and commendation. One such work is Benjamin Alire Sáenz' Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe which is truly a gem of a read. It has earned quite … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 19: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Patrick Ness' A Monster Calls is a very powerful yet poignant prose that has the ability to captivate everyone. Its bittersweet story and backstory leaves one longing for more. I am no fan of young adult fiction but this laconic narrative about grief and sorrow is one that has truly won me over. I am falling in … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 18: A Monster Calls
Although it was just recent that I have read Margaret Atwood's modern classic, The Handmaid's Tale, it has already made its mark in me. It is one of my all time favorites. Its interesting story line and powerful story-telling make up for a worth while reading. Moreover, it is a well of quotable lines. Here are … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 17: The Handmaid’s Tale
Salman Rushdie's award-winning work is a stunning read. It is a staggering work that goes beyond India and its history. I have no qualms in making it my 600th read as it filled me with awe. Rushdie is truly a literary genius. His book, filled with metaphors, is a wonderful source of quotes as well. … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 16: Midnight’s Children
Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees is a wonderful coming-of-age story set in the Deep South. With its creative story-telling, it is poignant portrayal of a story that is within all of us. Kidd enamored readers with her interesting narrator and her astute observation of human behavior. Aside from being a powerhouse narrative, The Secret Life … Continue reading Quotable Quotes # 15: The Secret Life of Bees
