Literary journey of an office career escapee
What an absolutely charming book! I finished reading it a few days ago, but a dreamy smile still appears on my face whenever I think about it.To be honest, I was a little cautious to read one of my favourite book’s variations. I had a rather disappointing experience with reading “Sense and Sensibility” modern adaptation... Continue Reading →
This is the second book I’ve read by this author. And I can tell you with absolute certainty that I will read more. R.A. Hutchins manages to catch the most beautiful things in human nature, while she does see and accept that life can be cruel and unfair to the best of us. “The Angel... Continue Reading →
The first thing that came into my mind when I sat down to write this review was: what a cosy book! Well, yes, I know it would sound strange if you read the description of “The Younglings: Shadows and Magic” by Helena M. Craggs, since it says: demons, vampires, and also mentions something about stabbing... Continue Reading →
“Kellcey” by Kacey Kells is a story that often is left untold. It felt like reading a diary. And this narrative style made the story even more heartbreaking. Kacey Kells tells about her almost perfect “before” life with the ingenuousness of youth. Her thoughts are so pure that you feel helpless fury that this purity... Continue Reading →
They say that hardships make us stronger. After losing her mother, Mel would laugh in your face if you tried to comfort her with these words of general wisdom. The truth is that every person deals with hardships and grief in their own way, and not always even those who love us can find the... Continue Reading →
Imagine the world where magic is an integral part of life, natural as the air we breathe, sometimes a blessing, but sometimes a sinister touch to the endless flow of opportunities. If you like the picture your mind has drawn for you, you’ll love “Ghost: A Murder Mystery” by Lubov Leonova. The book will take... Continue Reading →
“A Stroke of Luck” is yet another heart-warming story from R.A. Hutchins. This author has a talent for a uniquely gentle way of storytelling. While she touches upon serious issues in her books, after you finish reading, you are left with hope and light in your heart. For me, “A Stroke of Luck” turned out... Continue Reading →
Despite my true passion for literature and people blaming me teasingly for having too much free time for reading, I haven’t heard about Lewis Grassic Gibbon until only recently. The first novel “Sunset Song” of the trilogy “A Scots Quair” follows the life of Chris Guthrie, a “quean” of the Scottish village, a local farmer’s... Continue Reading →
Is there a thing more torturing for a human being than a lack of feeling of belonging? That’s what Mark has to grow up and live with. The real tumult of emotions boils inside Mark while he’s growing up, and it doesn’t quieten when he enters adulthood. He can’t find a place for himself, either... Continue Reading →
“The guy from another league” by Kristina Gallo is a story of bad choices. Everyone makes mistakes. Even good, decent, and clever people. Renata is unlucky in love. She is young, pretty, and intelligent, but the men she meets don’t seem to treat her as she deserves. I think that because everyone expected her to... Continue Reading →
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