“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our live
“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.”
I’ve only read two of her novels, but after reading Persuasion, I’ve fallen irrevocably in love with Austen.
For me, this surpasses Pride and Prejudice. While I swooned over Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, the sweet love story within Persuasion is a new-found favourite of mine. It is Austen’s final novel and features her most mature heroine, Anne Elliot. As a reticent, well-read and extremely patient character, she is someone who a lot of readers can identify with, my introverted self included. Contemporary women were bound by cultural assumptions, one being that women married solely for practical, rather than romantic, reasons. However, Austen pleas for change as we witness Anne resolve both the internal and external forces that keep her from pursuing her own happiness.
Then, we have the cast of brilliant characters. Some are so absurd they had me laughing out loud; from Mary’s over-dramatic outbursts to Sir Walter’s irrational stubbornness. Moreover, Austen’s writing is sarcastic, clever and full of witty remarks on social absurdities. If I had one complaint, it would be that there were too many men named Charles!
There was something so comforting about reading Persuasion. I flew through Austen’s witty prose and she well and truly defies the assumption that ‘classic literature is boring’. Oh, and Wentworth’s love letter is the single most beautiful piece of writing that has and will ever exist....more
I was two pages in and I knew this book would become an all-time favourite. This book has so much depth that I was captivated from the outset.
I went iI was two pages in and I knew this book would become an all-time favourite. This book has so much depth that I was captivated from the outset.
I went into this book knowing that it was a story about a sultry, glamorous woman who had been married seven times and lived a long, successful career as a film star. What I didn’t know, that this was a love story of a queer woman of colour. Moreover, I didn’t expect to discover the most heart-breaking romantic relationship I’ve read in my entire life.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo tells the story of budding journalist Monique who has been personally requested by Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo to write a biography about her scandalous life that included seven marriages. After decades of love, loss and heartbreak, Evelyn is ready to reveal her truth, unfiltered, unmoderated, just complete sheer, honesty.
Evelyn has spent her entire life playing two parts. She used her beauty to charm her way to the top and now lives a life of luxury. Evelyn was notoriously known as being a sex symbol, a bombshell celebrity. She was the Cuban girl who changed her name, dyed her hair, rose from the ground up flashing nothing but smiles at the paparazzi. However, now she lays bare the unhappiness that simmered beneath her flawless façade. She reveals the truth and reasoning behind her marriages and subsequent divorces. Finally, she exposes the minutiae of the seemingly perfect Hollywood lifestyle that so many of us wish we could experience for ourselves.
I was surprised by how this historical fiction novel is dominated by themes surrounding sexuality and race. They’re seamlessly incorporated into the narrative yet still pack a punch. Evelyn was a woman in a white man’s world. A Cuban woman in a white woman’s world. A bisexual where same-sex attraction was destructive and demonised.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo portrays what it’s like to be a woman in the film industry. While men were praised for talent, women were judged on their sexual availability. Evelyn discloses the truth about the men who diminished and undermined her. Those men who would carry her around like a fashion accessory to build themselves up at her expense. Those men who used her to draw more attention to themselves, to get their name in the headlines and only pleasure her when they fancied it. Those men who cherished her only when she was fun and flirty. However, the second she claims space for herself and reveals her strong-willed nature, they deem her unattractive.
To further demonstrate the complete gender inequality, we witness how it’s the women who are shamed for the failure of the marriage. Magazines rip Evelyn to shreds and sweep her beneath the carpet of shallow celebrity gossip while her husbands remain unscathed.
Women to this day are expected to dilute their personalities and hide their ambitions to seem appealing and attractive to men. The second a woman shares an opinion, demonstrates intelligence or displays confidence or passion, she’s a whore, she’s too opinionated, she’s not womanly. And why? Because the patriarchy is desperate to uphold power and supremacy.
What I adored most were the complex characters who steer the narrative. Each and every character feels so real and nuanced. Evelyn is a morally grey, unapologetic character who makes questionable decisions. She puts everything on the line to get what she wants and protect those she loves. Nonetheless, I couldn’t help but fall in love with her. The films she starred in, the awards she won, her born beauty, none of that mattered. Ultimately, what she cherished most was the family she created, the family she lost, and the one woman who she so fiercely loved. Yes, Evelyn Hugo and Celia St. James are now my favourite fictional couple of all time. Full stop. They had a complicated, tumultuous relationship, yet their love is eternal.
Overall, this book of hers is her demand to be humanised after being portrayed as nothing more than a mere sexy film star. Taylor Jenkins Reid remind us that no matter how glamourous someone’s life might look - be it a celebrity or someone you envy on social media – they still have days, weeks, even years where they feel unloved and rejected. Fame makes no one invincible.
By the end of this novel, I was itching to watch Evelyn’s movies myself. This book is packed with plot twists, romance, Hollywood drama and messy, beautiful characters. I want to read it all over again. ...more
3.5? 4 stars? I have so many mixed feeling about this book. All I know is that I couldn’t put it down and my maternal instincts kicked in as I watched3.5? 4 stars? I have so many mixed feeling about this book. All I know is that I couldn’t put it down and my maternal instincts kicked in as I watched young Todd and his dog roam this unique dystopian world.
In a male-dominated town where the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, everyone can hear men’s thoughts. As Todd’s 13th birthday approaches, the day he officially becomes a man, his guardians tell him that he must run away. With no further explanation, Todd must flee. You would think in a town like this keeping a secret would be impossible. However, it turns out Prentisstown isn’t safe for him after all. From here, Ness takes us on an action-packed adventure through a dark and dangerous dystopian world. Todd and his dog, Manchee, encounter a female for the first time in the flesh and more questions rise to the surface. What really happened to the women of Prentisstown? Why is it so important that Todd, just one boy, reaches his birthday and becomes a man? With Viola, the group take on evil enemies, discover new settlements and unveil the long-kept secrets about the New World.
The first half of the book fell flat in comparison to the second. With so many unanswered questions and a whole lot of running, I was itching to know more about both the characters and this dark world. Finally, like Todd, we discover the twisted truth about Prentisstown and watch him as he transforms from being an unlikable, quarrelsome and quick-tempered young boy to a considerate, brave young man. As the ending approaches, you wonder just what else could possibly go wrong for the characters. Ness doesn’t disappoint and, of course, hits you with a cliff-hanger that demands you to pick up the sequel immediately.
To this day this book is more relevant than ever. The pinnacle of dystopian literature, 1984 mirrors a society reflectiWhy had I not read this before?
To this day this book is more relevant than ever. The pinnacle of dystopian literature, 1984 mirrors a society reflective of our own. It shows us everything that is wrong with our world, and everything that could go wrong. Nowadays, we have devices which listen in on us, personalised advertisements pop up here there and everywhere. We are controlled by our governments, sometimes in ways we are not consciously aware of. Every day there are new advertisements, marketing and political campaigns shoved in our faces, all designed so we make certain choices and think a certain way. 1984 takes our world and pushes it to the extreme.
This book is so well written. Even during the long passages spewing out chunks of information, I was engaged. This world was at once unsettling but so incredibly interesting. In 1984, Winston, a middle-aged paranoid man, is seemingly the only sane person in a brainwashed world. He is frustrated with the manipulative control the government has over its people. In a world where your own children will not hesitate to betray you, all freedom is gone, pleasures cease to exist, and propaganda is instilled onto the masses. Their government are manipulating not only what media they consume, but also their history; erasing and rewriting the past to further their control.
The idea of Big Brother is horrifying. Every single movement is observed under its omniscient eye. Every single sound is monitored. A mere increase in heartbeat and you’re incriminated. Winston can’t fathom how no one seems to question the excessive surveillance or language manipulation and is determined to uncover the truth.
For me, the most horrifying part is how easily language can be used and manipulated to control populations. By simplifying language, our freedom of thought is whittled down until it’s eventually erased. The idea of living in a world where you are ruled by fear and oppression truly makes my blood run cold. 1984 is a powerful, thought-provoking novel with a message which everyone needs to listen to. ...more
I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to read this book. It received high praise from Dolly Alderton and that woman never disappoints with4.5 stars
I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to read this book. It received high praise from Dolly Alderton and that woman never disappoints with her recommendations. So, I requested it on a whim and oh my god, what a book.
Three Women comprises unrelated stories about the lives of well, 3 women. Having written this over the course of eight years, flying across the country to interview the women in their hometowns, Taddeo zooms in on the chaotic truths of their sexual desires with unflinching detail. These women are of different social status, are different ages and are from different parts of the country, yet their commonalities are clear. They each seek out something in sex that they were missing in their past. This is a challenging book which dives into the psychology of women, revealing hidden thoughts, desires, obsessions and ultimately, hope.
Taddeo’s writing is enthralling, and I was constantly having to remind myself that this is nonfiction. Reading about their experiences, it wouldn’t be hard to believe that these women are characters that have sprouted from Taddeo’s imagination. I felt for these women. I rooted for them. By the end of the book, I felt I knew them inside and out and I was left itching to know what these women are doing now.
Furthermore, this book will enrage you. Reading through their experiences, we learn that they are judged by other women despite a man being just as involved in their individual circumstances. They are wrongly shamed for going against societies wishes and for doing as they please. Why? Well, a big part of that is because they’re women. Their desires are muted, exploited and denied by a society that continues to suppress our truths, while it simultaneously sexualises us in other ways. Nonetheless, each of the women demonstrates the ravenous forces that lie within us all, that have for too long been trampled down.
I don’t read much nonfiction but, even if I did, I don’t think I could compare this book to anything else. I wholeheartedly recommend picking this stunning piece of literary non-fiction up and hope you are as astounded by the bravery of these women to have their stories told to the world as I am.
Thank you, Bloomsbury Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review....more
With the TV adaptation of Pratchett and Gaiman’s Good Omens premiering at the end of the month, I thought it was time to finally read this collaboratiWith the TV adaptation of Pratchett and Gaiman’s Good Omens premiering at the end of the month, I thought it was time to finally read this collaboration.
So, Crowley and Aziraphale were hilarious; their humorous conversations about what composers and musicians made it into Heaven and Hell, how Aziraphale is devoid of all pop culture references and the fact that they have only gone and lost the Antichrist. If Good Omens solely focused on these two quirky characters, there’s no doubt that my rating would be higher.
However, due to the multiple plot lines and the huge cast of characters, I lost the thread of the narrative. The authors introduced new characters every few pages or so who were seemingly irrelevant to the plot. Some characters were amusing; the four horsemen of the apocalypse, for example, were a lot of fun. I didn’t care for most of them though and I ended up forcing myself to reach the end. The lack of structure made it too confusing to follow.
There’s no doubt that this fantasy novel is nothing like I’ve ever read before. The premise is amazing, and I appreciate the quirky commentary on religion and the forces of good and evil. While it didn’t blow me away, I think I’ll enjoy the mini-series. I mean, David Tenant and Michael Sheen’s portrayal of the quirky characters are a duo too good to miss. ...more
Picture this: a futuristic Disney World swarmed with robotic hybrid animals and instead of Disney Princesses, there are flawless, androids named FantaPicture this: a futuristic Disney World swarmed with robotic hybrid animals and instead of Disney Princesses, there are flawless, androids named ´Fantasists´ whose sole goal is to make the park guests' fantasies come alive.
I´ve read numerous books lately based around the post-human arguments surrounding genetic modification or the creation of flawless androids. As a result, I feel as if that altered my reading experience slightly.
The theme park was so intriguing. The book was such a quick read so I would have loved more details about this futuristic Disney-like world. I also underestimated how dark this tale would be. The men overseeing the female androids possess perverse desires. They objectify the androids and, considering they were created to simply look pretty and serve, they expect them to obey even the most twisted commands. They don´t have feelings, they don´t have desires. Or do they?
Our protagonist, Ana, is one of the seven beautiful android Fantasist sisters. She´s a machine, devoid of human emotion. That is until her relationship with a park ranger, Owen, starts to blossom. Unfortunately, from here, the whole romance plot and the what-it-means-to-be-human storyline didn't interest me much. Dreams, tears, and a fluttering heartbeat whenever she feels his gaze; these emotions and experiences are new to her. As her emotions intensify, she begins to figure out the meaning of love, life and humanity and starts to question The Kingdom´s ethics. While the story jumps back and forth between two years prior to Ana´s murder trial and to the post-trial interview, it all draws to a somewhat predictable ending.
This book may have not been my favourite, but it was a lot of fun nonetheless. It proposes some poignant questions about not only the lengths to which those in power will go to provide entertainment to the masses but also the frightening possibilities of our future technology.
Thank you, Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!...more
This was an enjoyable, twisty, albeit slightly far-fetched, domestic thriller set in a middle-class suburban neighbourhood where everyone k3.5 stars
This was an enjoyable, twisty, albeit slightly far-fetched, domestic thriller set in a middle-class suburban neighbourhood where everyone knows everyone, or do they?
Never Have I Ever begins when mysterious new neighbour, Angelica Roux, crashes Amy Whey and her best friend’s Char’s book club. A few glasses of wine and light banter later, the compelling Roux lures the mothers into a drunken game revealing long hidden secrets. Amy isn’t so willing to let hers slip. However, Roux already knows about her dark secretive past and is determined to make her pay. Maybe Amy’s life isn’t so straightforward after all.
I loved reading from Amy’s perspective. Here we have a realistic middle-aged suburban mother revealing the dark secrets of her past. She is a guilt-ridden woman who is willing to do anything to protect her beloved ordinary life and all its intricacies. Is she prepared to risk it all to save herself?
As the days went by, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated with Amy. Through her repetitive internal monologue, she reveals her abhorrence for lying, especially to her loved ones. Despite this, she continually made decisions which always involved doing just that. Considering the traumatic accident of her past, I expected she would have learned that lies only grow deeper and come back with a vengeance. Nonetheless, the cat and mouse chase between the two scheming women was so addicting and I was itching to see who would eventually come on top.
This book is a spider-web of secrets, relationships, tragedy, teenage love, motherhood and everything in between. Never Have I Ever is a twisty thriller which kept me on the edge of my seat right until the very end.
Thank you Raven Books, Bloomsbury Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!...more
Fingersmiths magic lies within its plot, so I wont share too much with the risk of ruining the joy of being shocked by the array of twists and turns.Fingersmith´s magic lies within its plot, so I won´t share too much with the risk of ruining the joy of being shocked by the array of twists and turns. What I will say, is that it´s set in authentic Victorian England and manages to incorporate every possible trope of the era that we know and love. However, Waters does so in a way that´s both fresh and startling.
Susan Trinder is raised in a den of thieves and learns how to master the art of pick-pocketing, cheating and lying her way through life. One of their frequent visitors who goes by the name Gentleman ropes Sue into perpetrating one of his money-making schemes – to make a wealthy man’s niece, Maud Lilly, fall in love with him so he can relieve her of her fortune once married. Susan is soon employed as the Lady´s maid and Waters takes us on a literary adventure full of complicated characters befitting of the Dickens era. We have scheming pickpockets, thieves, and con men, drunken insane asylum nurses and multifaceted booksellers, the innately mad and the suffering. The Victorian era never fails to fascinate me. Waters perfectly illustrates the marginalised, liminal members of society and reveals the depravity that occurs behind closed doors.
Waters is an incredible storyteller. I abhor long chapters, so it did take some time for me to fully engage with the novel. Like Dickens, the build-up is rather slow. Re-reading the events from Maud´s perspective in part 2 felt long and tedious at times. Besides revealing the intricacies of Gentleman’s scheme, it didn’t necessarily bring anything new to the plot. Nonetheless, I’m glad I stuck with it. Waters suddenly hits us with a twist and the mystery within the narrative kept me hooked. The exploration of romantic female relationships is something no contemporary Victorian author would have dared to do. It was so refreshing to read.
Fingersmith was an enjoyable book and despite including all the conventions of a Victorian novel, I haven´t read anything else quite like it. ...more
The premise is what intrigued me; in this dystopian future, food is power. Bacigalupi has created a believable alternate future reality. In2.5 stars
The premise is what intrigued me; in this dystopian future, food is power. Bacigalupi has created a believable alternate future reality. In Bangkok, Thailand, global warming is causing restrictions on carbon output and oil is depleted. What's more, the world's food supply has been devastated by biological plagues. With food limited, calories are the new currency. There are the New People; genetically modified humans who are physically flawless and are created by the Japanese to obey. A world full of oppression, filth and survival.
I found The Windup Girl hard to follow. There is such an array of characters who each have their own chapters that the plot quickly became confusing. I appreciated its messages about revolution, greed, and the impact our current actions are having on the planet. However, unfortunately, I couldn't get into it. This book carries a clinical quality which meant I felt little for the characters and I couldn't immerse myself in this dystopian world
Ultimately, The Windup Girl is incredibly clever but incredibly dull. Although interesting at times, finishing this book felt like a chore at the end....more
Although I adored Dolly already from listening to her podcasts, I wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to connect with her. I’m justI just love this woman.
Although I adored Dolly already from listening to her podcasts, I wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to connect with her. I’m just embarking on the journey into my twenties, I never went to boarding school and my love life isn’t exactly anything to write home about. However, this was such a heart-warming memoir so full of hope which had me both laughing out loud and tearing up.
Everything I Know About Love isn’t restricted to talk of romantic relationships. Rather, Dolly has navigated an ocean of relationships in her life; partners, friends and, most importantly, the relationship with herself. This is all intertwined with hilarious anecdotes of dreadful dates and drunken antics, but also with moments of profound melancholy.
Her chapters satirising the pretentious nature of the likes of hen dos and baby showers were hilarious. Her sarcastic narration of these pages via the audio book only made them even more amusing. Moreover, she hits the nail on the head when discussing feelings of loss and insecurity. Although I’m only starting my adventure into my twenties, I certainly resonate with her expression of having no idea where to start.
This is a beautiful love-letter to female friendship and the importance of self-love....more
This was a relatively easy read, yet one I found myself skimming over as it progressed.
Atonement begins in an idyllic countryside house and thirteen-This was a relatively easy read, yet one I found myself skimming over as it progressed.
Atonement begins in an idyllic countryside house and thirteen-year-old Briony witnesses her sister in the thralls of a passionate embrace. Following her ignorance regarding the meaning of this situation, Robbie is wrongly convicted of an inexcusable crime.
While Part 1 featured various character perspectives and intrigue, the latter parts were less introspective. The lengthy bleak descriptions dovetail the novel into a generic wartime story and the captivating prose woven throughout Part 1 was nowhere to be seen. The descriptions lend well to the scene setting, however, the characters were devoid of any unique personality. I struggled to connect or feel anything for them and not one of them developed as the story progressed. Briony is insufferable. Cecilia lacks any depth. Robbie is the only character who feels like a real living, breathing, being. However, even he is rather dull.
If anything, this book reaffirms that I tend to only enjoy books with well-developed characters. I felt as if I wasted some time reading the second half of this book, reading endless, uninteresting descriptions which lead the story nowhere. Personally, McEwan could have chosen for this to be a novella without the lengthy descriptions and accomplished as much. Nonetheless, Part 1 proves that his storytelling is undeniable and I’m still planning on watching the film adaptation soon! ...more
This book was a whole combination of whacky nonsense with poignant, often satirical, philosophical messages. In Cat’s Cradle,I finally read Vonnegut!
This book was a whole combination of whacky nonsense with poignant, often satirical, philosophical messages. In Cat’s Cradle, he writes about man’s ultimate destruction of the world through irresponsible use of science. Although he wrote this in the 60s, this ethical question of man-playing-God remains more relevant than ever; ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising, forests are burning. Just because scientists possess the tools and power to create something doesn’t mean they should.
Moreover, Vonnegut also creates Bokonon, a religion entirely based on lies. That fact, however, doesn’t cease it from bringing comfort to the people. Vonnegut conveys his enduring ideas with amusing satire and comedy and successfully illustrates humanity’s stupidity. Yes, the whole thing was ludicrous, and the structure was questionable, but he blends the absurd with reality so well that I couldn’t help but be intrigued.
2019 seems to have become the year I read strikingly unique works of fiction that take the art of writing to new extremes. From Max Porter’s Lanny to2019 seems to have become the year I read strikingly unique works of fiction that take the art of writing to new extremes. From Max Porter’s Lanny to Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Ali Smith’s Autumn is another novel to which I can’t compare anything I have ever read before.
Regardless, I loved it. In fact, I read it in a frenzy of four hours. I couldn’t get enough of Ali Smith’s wondrous, quirky prose in which there is so much to uncover.
Autumn is a multi-layered, subversive novel which paints a beautiful picture of friendship. I was captivated by the bizarre yet heart-warming relationship between young art lecturer, Elisabeth, and elderly, former lyricist, Daniel Gluck. While recounting the lives of these two characters, Smith explores time and its passing; Autumn into Winter, past into the present, young into old. As the seasons change, so do we.
The chapters time hop across the century, yet the story didn’t once feel disjointed. It is brimming with British cultural references which swim amongst charming metaphors, intertwining the real with the fantastic. From the amusing Post Office scenes which illustrate their inefficiency and mind-boggling slowness, to the melancholic musing on the political mayhem in post-Brexit Britain, there is so much to uncover.
Autumn was a beautiful, exploratory novel full of thought-provoking contemporary ideas and features even more beautiful characters. I’m looking forward to reading more of Smith’s musing on art, politics and the nature of life in the rest of her exciting seasonal quartet....more
There are some books which catch fire in the book community and through no fault of their own become over-hyped. With the amount of praise surroundingThere are some books which catch fire in the book community and through no fault of their own become over-hyped. With the amount of praise surrounding Miracle Creek, I was cautious not to set my expectations too high. However, there was no need - this book deserves every ounce of hype it receives and more.
This isn’t an easy read. It’s disturbing at times yet at once, incredibly moving. Miracle Creek is a thrilling courtroom drama in which the author respectfully touches on a bounty of poignant topics.
The story begins on the night of the incident. A family have recently migrated from South Korea and opened a business providing HBOT treatment. This is a treatment in which patients breathe in 100% oxygen and is said to improve a range of health problems, from infertility to autism. Then, a mysterious fire breaks out. Fast-forward one year and Elizabeth Ward is on trial for the murder of her eight-year-old autistic son and another patient. The pressure of parenting her autistic child was driving Elizabeth to the edge. Did she commit arson and murder her son? Or, is there another explanation?
Being a courtroom drama, I don’t want to delve too deep into the plot as you’ll no doubt want to uncover all the scandalising details on your own. I will note that this book is an incredible exploration of grief, prejudice, love and pride. The trial and mystery make for the perfect backdrop for a powerful character study. The people involved in the tragic event are flawed, complex and the ripple effect of their rash impulsive decisions spiral out of control and change their lives forever.
Furthermore, through the multiple characters perspectives, Kim sheds light on motherhood and what it’s like to care for disabled children. She explores how far a parent will go to protect their family and proposes thought-provoking questions; what would we do in their shoes? In addition, she illustrates the prejudice surrounding immigrant communities as we learn more about the Yoo family and their daily struggles in society.
Watching the courtroom action unfold, it’s fascinating how easily our opinions and beliefs are skewed by the manipulation of words and interpretations of events. I didn’t know who to believe. While I read each of the characters’ points of view, filling in the night in question, I felt hatred, anger but also sympathy for all of them. As they share more about their lives prior to the event, their omissions are what effectively kept me guessing.
We always want the best for our family and, sometimes, telling lies and keeping secrets are deemed necessary. Miracle Creek, a deeply moving mystery, presents the tragic consequences that can follow. I took so much away from this book. Sign me up for all of Angie Kim’s future releases!
Thank you to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
I loved this book! I know the epistolary format of the novel isn’t for everyone, but I found the various letters and exchanges so compelling. They unvI loved this book! I know the epistolary format of the novel isn’t for everyone, but I found the various letters and exchanges so compelling. They unveiled more information and told stories about the people of Guernsey, offering up new charming character perspectives. Following Juliet’s footsteps, I too want to set sail for Guernsey and be a part of their charming Literary Society.
The letters reveal the hardships they endured during the German occupation; evacuations, curfew, rations and censorship which left them blind to some of the world’s tragic events. What kept them going? Literature. Reading and swapping stories brought the community together and shone light onto their dreary days of darkness. Reading became a form of escapism from the bleak world. Some of the characters had never read a book before this society formed. Now, they’ve found happiness, discovered the art of fiction, and made connections they otherwise wouldn’t have made. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a true love letter to literature.
Despite the predictable and abrupt ending, this was a charming, sweet, easy read and I can’t wait to watch the film adaptation!...more
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