‘A cat has seven souls in Arabic. In English cats have nine lives. You probably have both nine lives and seven souls, because otherwise I don’t know how you’ve made it this far.' Sami’s childhood is much like any other - an innocent blend of family and school, of friends and relations and pets (including… Continue reading The Stray Cats of Homs by Eva Nour
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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality their lives are changed profoundly and… Continue reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
I was sent this book through NetGalley to review, thanks to the team at Farrar, Straus and Giroux and Sarah Crichton Books for sending me a copy - I thoroughly enjoyed it! Title: Miracle Creek Author: Angie Kim Genre: General Fiction (Adult) Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication date: 16th April 2019 Plot Overview:… Continue reading Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey
I was sent this book through NetGalley, thanks to the team at Grove Atlantic for approving me! Title: The Western Wind Author: Samantha Harvey Genre: General Fiction (Adult) Publisher: Grove Press / Grove Atlantic Publication date: 23rd November 2018 Plot Overview: It’s 1491. In the small village of Oakham, its wealthiest and most industrious resident,… Continue reading The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey
The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke
I was given the opportunity to read and review this book through the amazing website NetGalley. Thanks to them as well as the team at Grove Atlantic for sending me a proof copy! Title: The Day the Sun Died Author: Yan Lianke Publisher/s: Grove Atlantic, Grove Press Genre: General Fiction (Adult) Publication date: 21rst December… Continue reading The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Having read another of Hamids books; The Reluctant Fundamentalist, I had high hopes for Exit West, and I was not disappointed. This book had every bit the beautiful prose, if not more than Hamids previous work and I found the story even more compelling due to the fantasy elements interwoven with harsh reality. Plot Overview: … Continue reading Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
I read this book in a matter of hours. I was utterly absorbed to put it lightly. It's been a while since I've read a book in a single sitting and this novel made it impossible to put down. I loved the straight forward point of view and the political undertones - which are especially… Continue reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
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