book reviews

Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.

Nothing Will Top This Pride & Prejudice Reimagining
Remember the last story I wrote about how we didn't need another Pride & Prejudice adaptation? The story has been told time and time again. You may have seen a P&P retelling without even realizing! And while my mind hasn't changed in the past two weeks since last writing - I still think straight from the book to screen adaptations are, at this point, unnecessary - I do think that Pride & Prejudice & Zombies is an exception. Not even an exception! It's magnificent and I'm going to tell you why.
By The Austen Shelfabout a year ago in Humans
The Art of Embracing Change: How I Learned to Adapt
I used to fear change. I clung to my comfort zone, believing that stability was the key to happiness. But as life often does, it threw curveballs my way, and I had no choice but to adapt. Over time, I realized that change isn’t something to resist—it’s an opportunity to grow. This is the story of how I shifted my perspective and learned to embrace change as a vital part of my journey.
By Shalou♥️about a year ago in Humans
How to Shift Your Mindset and Stop Fear of the Evil Eye
Recently, there has been much banter and controversy on social networks over this concept called Evil Eye, as if this thing exists and that some people's bad vibes or bad wishes have so much to do with our lives. Without much empirical research or scientific evidence being put forward on its basis, opinions widely vary on this aspect of life. I believe that the concept of the evil eye is based on cultural and superstitious thinking, that is, those who feel envious of your success or inner light may wish you harm or cast curses, which can eventually bring about misfortune or a decline in the blessings already in your life.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Humans
Is Pulmonary Health Can Be Enhanced With Salt Therapy?
How can pink salt therapy improve pulmonary health? Appropriate therapeutic sessions in a room or sauna with Himalayan salt bricks can do this.
By David Howellabout a year ago in Humans
Emptiness and Cultural Decay
In the opening line of “The Hollow Men,” the speaker makes a strange and unsettling announcement: he’s part of a group of “hollow” people. Moreover, he lives in a landscape which is itself “hollow.” As the poem proceeds, however, it becomes clear that the speaker’s hollowness is not strictly literal. Instead, it serves as an extended metaphor for the decay of European society and culture.
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in Humans
Urban Life and The Natural World
Pound was a champion of a technique called “imagism,” which is more concerned with conveying images in clear, vivid prose than with following any particular poetic form. As such, part of the “point,” as it were, of a poem like “In a Station of the Metro” is simply to paint a picture for the reader. Much of the wonder of this particular poem is the way in which the two images presented contrast with and complement each other, helping the reader “see” these very different objects — a subway station and a wet tree branch — in a new or different way.
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in Humans
Perception, Imagination and Reality
“In a Station of the Metro” is concerned above all with imagery: the speaker sees a bunch of people in a subway station and this prompts the speaker to envision petals on a tree branch. This shift is remarkably sudden: in just two lines — a fleeting instant — the speaker sees both petals and a crowd of faces, and manages to vividly convey both images to the reader.
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in Humans
Faith and Faithlessness
On its surface, “The Hollow Men” is not a religious poem. Throughout, however, the speaker makes a series of subtle religious references and allusions. These references suggest that the “hollow men” have lost their connection to God. The speaker thus suggests that they might be restored — become fully human again — if they could regain their faith. At the same time, he also suggests that such renewed faith is impossible for the “hollow men.”
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in Humans
The Whispering Pines
The Whispering Pines In a quiet town nestled between a thick forest and a glistening lake, a girl named Maya moved into an old, creaky house with her family. The house stood alone, surrounded by towering pine trees that seemed to whisper secrets when the wind blew through them. Though Maya loved exploring, something about this house felt... different.
By Author kelechiabout a year ago in Humans
An Accumulation of Memories
There’s something about memories that makes them feel like treasures, locked away in corners of our minds, gathering dust until we open the box once more. Each one—no matter how small or insignificant—becomes a part of us, a piece of the puzzle that forms the story of who we are. Over time, they accumulate, layer by layer, until they begin to weigh us down, heavy with the past yet undeniably a part of our present.
By Melanieabout a year ago in Humans
My Secret Girlfriend
Chapter 1: **A Love Built on Promises** Hi, my name is Eric, and this is my story—a story about love, commitment, and the choices we make when faced with temptation. I’m a 34-year-old engineer living in sunny California, and I’ve spent most of my life searching for a place to belong. Growing up in an orphanage taught me a lot about love, or rather the lack of it. But when I met Lisa, everything changed.
By Mustary Islamabout a year ago in Humans
Exploring Adoration Across Miles: The Psychological Effects and Real Factors of Far-Removed Relationships. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The 7 Mental Impacts and Realities of Long-Distance Relationships In this current reality where innovation has connected individuals like never before previously, far-off relationships (LDRs) have become one of the most common peculiarities. Nearly 3 million couples in the US are considered to be navigating the challenges of distance. Despite the fact that LDRs can light the flash and energy, they come with certain unique challenges that can often stretch even the strongest bonds.
By kalu ram meenaabout a year ago in Humans