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The Last Queen – Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni It was a book that defied easy summary, its themes and ideas too complex, too multifaceted to be reduced to a simple plot summary or review. As we read, we find ourselves wondering what we would do in the characters’ shoes, and how we would respond free read […]

In the Miso Soup , Ryū Murakami As I read, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder, the author’s use of language creating a sense of enchantment, the world and its inhabitants feeling like a dream, both vivid and ephemeral. It’s a book that will appeal to those who crave a sense of […]

Wörter im Kopf: Eine Einführung in das mentale Lexikon | Martina Wiese Jean Aitchison Die Schreibweise war so intensiv, dass sie mich roh und entblößt fühlen ließ. Im Rückblick erscheinen die Mängel der Geschichte fast trivial, überschattet von der reinen Kraft ihres emotionalen Impakts, einem Schlag mit dem Vorschlaghammer, der mich zurückwarf, wie ein Schiff […]

Red Demon : Sill Bihagia This anthology has a real gem in Barbi’s contribution, which is a whirlwind of action and strong female characters. The story is so well-crafted that it leaves you Red Demon for a sequel to delve deeper into the world she’s built. It was a sweeping, epic book a grand, panoramic […]