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Alex Khype - 2011
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Nervous Conditions and Related Readings
by Tsitsi DangarembgaIncredible. I was a little bit reluctant about this one, but once I started I couldn't put it down.
Rating: 4.5/5
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Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind by Peter D. KramerA very interesting biography. Kramer gives a thorough account of Freud's life and work. And,what is more interesting, he critically assesses Freud's works, highlighting their shortcomings and contributions.
Rating: 4/5
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In the Freud Archives
by Janet MalcolmWell, not my favorite. A lot of scandal regarding the Freud Archives.
Rating: 3/5
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
by Thomas HardyVery bleak. Unfortunately, I found the last part rather melodramatic and implausible.
Rating: 3.5/5
Alex wrote: "9. 
Mansfield Park by Jane AustenTotally hated it.
Rating: 2/5"
Mansfield Park is my least favorite of Jane Austen's. It was very slow and the characters were not as interesting as her other works. My favorites are Persuasion and Emma.
Yes, it is quite unfortunate. And I never knew if she was joking or really enforcing the strict (and rather lame) social conventions. I think I'm going to give Ms. Austen a rest for a while.
Challenge: 50 Books
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What a great book. Although I bought this book ages ago, I only got the determination to read it this year. Wonderful! Although there are a few things that are not longer appliable, in general I can say that this is a guide on living in society. I will read it again soon.
Rating: 4.5/5