A few months ago a friend sparked my interest in this book by recommending it as one of the best books he's ever read, so I decided to try it out. The story in a tiny nutshell: communism, amorous relations, censorship, sex, and lightness/heaviness of being, all under an umbrella of philosophical reflections. The Unbearable … Continue reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera (book review)
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Yes, it's that time of the year when you see Christmassy decorations everywhere! Even though it's considered one of the best times of the year, for some (including myself) it's also a time of intense struggles to find the most appropriate presents for family and friends. That's why I have compiled a list of present … Continue reading What will Santa bring this year?
During my teenage years I've read three of John Fowles' books (The Magus, The Collector, and The French Lieutenant’s Woman), but recently I've realized that for the book I remember I liked the most (The Magus) I couldn't really remember the plot ... So I decided to read it again, to see whether after almost … Continue reading The Magus by John Fowles (book review) – the Godgame
I am sure there are many better and more academic ways to review this book, but I will not go on that route (for the simple reason that I would not be able to do that). Instead, I will share how I perceived the book, what I made of it and what it made of … Continue reading A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz (book review) – the memoir of the Israeli writer
This book fell into my hands while wandering through the second-hand section of a bookshop in The Netherlands. I’d heard about Umberto Eco before, so when seeing “The name of the Rose” and its beautiful cover, I could not resist buying it. I started reading it that very afternoon. Image from librarything.com In a nutshell … Continue reading The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (book review) – murder mystery in the abbey
If you enjoy reading books, there are high chances that you also enjoy visiting bookstores. I am personally very keen on discovering bookstores when I visit a city, as I feel it gets me closer to the culture and spirit of that place. During the two years spent in the Netherlands, I’ve discovered three very nice … Continue reading My favourite bookstores in The Netherlands
The Midnight Palace is part of the author's teen series, written at the beginning of his career and published in 1994. Carlos Ruiz Zafón is most famous for The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, which is one of my favourite series and it will be for sure featured soon on this blog 🙂 WanderBook travelling from … Continue reading The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (book review)
After having reviewed a book written by a contemporary writer (The Circle by Dave Eggers), now it’s time for a classic one - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. This book was recommended to me by my brother as an “easy one” compared to other Dostoevskian masterpieces, and it is the first book by Dostoevsky … Continue reading Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (book review) – deep dive into criminals’ psychology
The first book to be discussed during our high tea party is “The Circle” by Dave Eggers, a book I've received as graduation present and one I’ve enjoyed greatly. More than just telling a thought-provoking story, The Circle presents a dystopian future of our society where the online aspects of our lives are much more … Continue reading The Circle by Dave Eggers (book review) – dystopian spotlight on technology
Hello! Before diving into the book sharing posts, I would like to tell you a bit about myself and my vision for this blog. To begin with, I am a M.Sc. graduate with background in Management of Technology and Computer Science. In my free time I enjoy reading fiction books, and I plan to experience … Continue reading High Tea Intro
Readers' High Tea 