Tag: book review
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book review: kim jiyoung, born 1982 by cho nam-joo
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is a powerful narrative by Cho Nam-joo portraying the life of a “ordinary” South Korean woman, revealing her struggles within a patriarchal society. The novel blends fiction with real statistics, highlighting pervasive gender inequality. Its impactful storytelling evokes deep emotions and prompts reflection on everyday sexism and the quest for change.
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book review: how to piss off men: 106 things to say to shatter the male ego by kyle prue
In “How to Piss Off Men,” Kyle Prue delivers a light and humorous book, marked by sharp wit, though it sometimes lacks depth. The most engaging parts include a Q&A session with his mother, which offers personal insights. Overall, it’s fun and best suited for casual listening and conversation.
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book review: a good girl’s guide to murder by holly jackson
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “I don’t think your brother did it – and I’m going to try to prove it.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been very behind on my reviews lately,…
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book review: bride by ali hazelwood
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “I would take her problems, her gifts, her moods, her passions, her jokes, her body—I would take every last thing, if she chose to give…
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book review: a magic steeped in poison by judy i. lin
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “Grief has a taste, bitter and lingering, but so soft it sometimes disguises itself as sweetness.” “A Magic Steeped in Poison” by Judy I. Lin…
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book review: house of flame and shadow by sarah j. maas
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “And you saw me. For the first time, you saw me. I could talk to you as I hadn’t spoken to anyone. You reminded me…
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book review: starling house by alix e harrow
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “Starling House was no longer just a house. What had begun as stone and mortar had become something more, with ribs for rafters and stone…
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book review: house of sky and breath by sarah j. maas
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “Our love is stronger than time, greater than any distance. Our love spans across stars and worlds. I will find you again, I promise.” Sarah…
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book review: the fine print by lauren asher
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “Love with all your heart and show kindness in all your actions.” Lauren Asher’s “The Fine Print” left me more frustrated than fulfilled, as the…
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book review: final girls by riley sager
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “You can’t change what’s happened. The only thing you can control is how you deal with it.” *Spoilers, obviously. I don’t know why I get…
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