Literary journey of an office career escapee
Some people have a special connection with the sea. Some feel the irresistible pull of the sky. But the closest element to human nature is probably the land, and thus the connection some people have with it is the strongest. While the theme of the magnetism of land is central in his novel ‘To a... Continue Reading →
My son loves reading, and he especially adores fairytales. Even though he is already at the age when he doesn’t need his parents to read to him before sleep, I knew that he’d enjoy a collection of bedtime stories that he could read himself. “Fairytales Live Here” by Ellen Khodakivska proved to be a perfect... Continue Reading →
After reading “Tortilla Flat” by John Steinbeck for the first time a while ago, I was unsure of how I felt about it. I did not like the characters; that much I could say. My attitude towards people who choose life without obligations and, consequently, common comforts, is conflicted. The reason isn’t the lack of... Continue Reading →
George’s life was never easy. With her mother’s addiction issues, she had no other option but to grow up much more quickly than the kids her age. She succeeded, but she didn’t emerge from a childhood like this unscathed. At eighteen and with a job, she is finally equipped to start living on her own... Continue Reading →
Just like other books by this author, this one gave me plenty of food for thought. From the very first book that I read – “The Dinner Club” is among my all-time favourite reads – I appreciated Helen Aitchison’s talent for depicting her characters’ everyday lives in a way that makes me feel a part... Continue Reading →
“I am Flo. I will never submit.” Oh, how these words made my heart beat faster! I felt the surge of adrenaline that members of the resistance in the Taggak Journey trilogy must have felt. The motivation they sorely needed to keep moving towards their goal, despite the cold and the hunger and the despair... Continue Reading →
It is seldom that I can enjoy a story whose main character doesn’t have a single redeemable quality. When this is the case, only a writer of the highest calibre can make me interested in the book. Will Tinkham, undoubtedly, is such a writer. While he didn’t make me like Danny Coover/Slaughter, his eloquent narrative,... Continue Reading →
For someone who has never been a fan of horror, both books and movies, I’ve been turning to this genre surprisingly often lately. I doubt that my preferences will change in essence, but after reading a few horror stories, which turned out to be more than overly enthusiastic descriptions of violent scenes filled with gore,... Continue Reading →
What would you do if left out on the streets, having been thrown out of the not-always-soft but still cosy cocoon of a family home? For many, it would be a kind of blow from which they’d never recover. Used as we are to everyday comforts, most people would give up before trying. Shay Thorton... Continue Reading →
What attracts a romance reader to a romance novel? A happy ending, the things that people should but rarely do for those they love, a beautiful postcard setting – in one word, an escape. What attracts readers of other genres to a love story? Some depth to the characters’ backstory to make us care for... Continue Reading →
