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 […]
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Quotable Quotes # 18: A Monster Calls
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 […]
Book Review # 61: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Book Specs Author: Betty Smith Publisher: Perennial Classics Publishing Date: 1998 Number of Pages: 483 pages Genre: Bildungsroman, Autobiographical Synopsis The beloved American classic about a young girl’s coming-of-age at the turn of the century, Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a poignant and moving tale filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and heartache, […]
Quotable Quotes # 17: The Handmaid’s Tale
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 […]
Quotable Quotes # 15: The Secret Life of Bees
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 […]
Quotable Quotes # 14: Wuthering Heights
Truly one of the best works in classical romance genre, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights has made to my list of all-time favorite books. An interesting story line, a set of interesting characters and a poetic story-telling were all masterfully woven by Bronte in this timeless love story. It is also a well of memorable lines that capture […]
Quotable Quotes # 13: South of Broad
Pat Conroy have established himself quite the connoisseur of Southern American flair. His works are greatly revered even after his passing. Here are some memorable lines culled from his work, South of Broad. If you haven’t read my review of this book yet, click here. “Time moves funny and it’s hard to pin down. Occasionally, […]
Book Review # 33: Here I Am
Book Specs Author: Jonathan Safran Foer Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publishing Date: 2016 Number of Pages: 571 Genre: Jewish Fiction Synopsis In the book of Genesis, when God calls out, “Abraham!” before ordering him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, Abraham response, “Here I am.” Later, when Isaac calls out, “My father!” before asking him […]
Quotable Quotes # 12: The Godfather
Mario Puzo’s The Godfather skyrocketed him to fame and world-wide syndication. The book and its movie adaptation are massive bestsellers, both often referred to as masterpieces. Although I am yet to watch the movie, I was engrossed with the book even though I had my apprehensions at first. It puts a microscope on the microcosm that […]
Quotable Quotes # 11: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay is one of my favorite reads of 2017 because of its skillful story telling and its interesting story. It was a wonderful read that I can’t help but gush over. Here are some of the quotes in the book that got my attention. If you haven’t read my […]
