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From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those …
This book made me feel seen and has helped me manage my emotions surrounding family matters.
In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the …
I picked up this book because it's been recommended by several well-known authors of locked-room murders. It was promising when I started reading because the language was easy to follow (perhaps credits to the translator) and the plot was interesting, straight-to-the point, and fast-paced. In the end, though, I found the solution to the mystery itself unbelievable, and the characters flat. I have a hard time following stories when I can't care less about the characters, and this story barely gave me anything about the bride and groom, who were, after all, the main characters in the mystery (aside from the detective). Maybe this book was groundbreaking in its time, but it's not for me.
I picked up this book because it's been recommended by several well-known authors of locked-room murders. It was promising when I started reading because the language was easy to follow (perhaps credits to the translator) and the plot was interesting, straight-to-the point, and fast-paced. In the end, though, I found the solution to the mystery itself unbelievable, and the characters flat. I have a hard time following stories when I can't care less about the characters, and this story barely gave me anything about the bride and groom, who were, after all, the main characters in the mystery (aside from the detective). Maybe this book was groundbreaking in its time, but it's not for me.
In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son …
Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and …
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I wouldn't have picked up this book if not for our book club, but it's definitely worth reading. Although the behavior of the adults around Christopher was often upsetting, I just took into consideration the period setting and how there was probably less support for parents of autistic kids back then. I'm just glad that Christopher got a happy ending, and for the perspective this book has given me into the lives of a kid with autism and the people around him, I feel like I'm better off for having read this story.
Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to …
Florence, 1557. Le peintre Pontormo est retrouvé assassiné au pied des fresques auxquelles il travaillait …
I enjoyed this book and read it super quick. The story was engaging, the language sounded authentic (to my ignorant ears) and distinct for each character, and it was just funny overall. Telling a story of real people from the 1500s through correspondence and managing to make it interesting is already impressive, but to make it a murder mystery of sorts? I can't help but like Laurent Binet's works, it seems.
I enjoyed this book and read it super quick. The story was engaging, the language sounded authentic (to my ignorant ears) and distinct for each character, and it was just funny overall. Telling a story of real people from the 1500s through correspondence and managing to make it interesting is already impressive, but to make it a murder mystery of sorts? I can't help but like Laurent Binet's works, it seems.
Florence, 1557. Le peintre Pontormo est retrouvé assassiné au pied des fresques auxquelles il travaillait depuis onze ans. Un tableau …
A deliciously funny, delectably shocking banquet of wild-but-true tales of life in the culinary trade from Chef Anthony Bourdain, laying …
Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books', a labyrinthine library of …
In November 1955, Nasser Ali Khan, one of Iran's most celebrated tar players, is in search of a new instrument. …
"For native Brooklynite Roz Chast, adjusting to life in the suburbs (where people own trees!?) …
This love letter to New York was both touching and funny while also being helpful. I plan to go to New York this year, and I certainly wrote down the author's tips and things I learned about Manhattan.
This love letter to New York was both touching and funny while also being helpful. I plan to go to New York this year, and I certainly wrote down the author's tips and things I learned about Manhattan.
This review title pretty much describes the whole book. While it was fun to read and learn about famous murderers in the US because it was presented in comic form, it wasn't enjoyable to keep going back every chapter to the author's reasons for liking true crime.
This review title pretty much describes the whole book. While it was fun to read and learn about famous murderers in the US because it was presented in comic form, it wasn't enjoyable to keep going back every chapter to the author's reasons for liking true crime.
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My rating would be closer to 3.5 stars. This book would have been more fun if I was invested in at least the main character. I also found the convenient availability of a math genius and a billionaire ecoterrorist a bit ridiculous. Would still recommend it if you like science fiction.