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Book Review: The Sisterhood by Katherine Bradley
In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you. Trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free. When Julia thinks she’s found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia’s past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we’d first imagined – and that overthrowing Big Brother might cost her everything – but if you have nothing left to lose then you don’t mind playing the game . . .
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Whispering Palms by Annette Leigh
The Whispering Palms is an accomplished read which has pace throughout. It tells the story of Andie Yates who is asked by a woman called Maureen Daniels to look for her daughter, Summer who has disappeared without trace. Andie is an investigator with previous police experience and so you know that you are in the presence of someone who will pursue the truth until it is found.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
A Story with a Deep Impact
Book Stats: The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel published in 1991. Getting up early has a major advantage; you get to admire nature's beauty. The serenity of the morning nourishes your soul like no other. Knowing that I had time to spare before heading off to campus, I got comfortable on the bench in my backyard garden with a book in hand, surrounded by nature. Opening the book, I submerged myself into the world of letters and words, while nature provided a soothing backdrop. Here's my opinion on it.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
Exploring the Mystical Beauty of Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali. Content Warning.
Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated poet from Bengal, crafted a literary gem that transcends the boundaries of time and culture: Gitanjali. This revered collection of poems, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, delves into the realms of mysticism, nature's splendor, human compassion, mortality's acceptance, and love's profound essence. Through simple yet profound verses, Tagore invites readers on an enchanting journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, unveiling the mystic beauty that lies within the pages of Gitanjali.
By Avhishek Agarwal2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Sorrow’s Forest by Kaitlin Corvus
Sorrow’s Forest teems with beasts, some ugly, some beautiful, all unnatural. A ban restricts travel beneath her branches, existing for as long as Lakeview Township has, and most who disobey do not return. To win a bet, twelve-year-old Mackie King enters the forest, and in its depths, he discovers a boy-like devil. Then he steals him from the trees. In as little as an hour, the devil names himself Blue and fits seamlessly into the Kings’ life. No one seems to remember he wasn’t always there. Only Mackie knows the truth. Now, Mackie and Blue are grown, Queen Sorrow has awakened, and she wants her devil back. She’s willing to tear the town apart to reclaim him. Mackie has always been resourceful, but it will take every bit of ingenuity he and Blue possess to thwart Queen Sorrow and her minions, save the town, and free themselves from the shadow of the bittering forest.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Life in modern Egypt during the era of President Sisi . Content Warning.
During his presidency, President Sisi addressed many important issues and challenges facing the Egyptian people. He began by focusing on improving the economic conditions through the implementation of comprehensive development programs, such as infrastructure projects, agricultural development, and enhancing foreign investments. He also took measures to combat corruption and improve the investment climate in the country.
By peter fathi2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Dead Poets Society
Book Stats: Dead Poets Society by Nancy H. Kleinbaum published in 1988. Back from campus I decided to go ahead and finish one of the recommended book, this book was recommended to me by AD Baloach ADB who is also an excellent writer.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
Literary Adventure; Book Review
Book Stats: Where'd You Go, Bernadette was written by Maria Semple and published in August 2012. It's the middle of the week after the Monday Wilderness Adventure. I hope the rest of the week is calm and peaceful. Grabbing a book, I curled up by the window in a warm, fluffy blanket and spent the next hour reading. Here's my opinion on the book.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
