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Save:A true pillar of world literature - complex, imaginative, and rewarding. Worth the effort, especially if paired with a good translation and notes. Inferno dazzles, Purgatorio and Paradiso challenge and complete the journey. Essential for classics fans - just be ready to look up a lot along the way!
For each canto in these notes, the reader will find broadly factual information and cross-references to texts cited by Dante that are worth reading alongside Dante’s own. The asterisks in the poem tex... - #2
Save:Richly detailed, heartfelt, and historically immersive - Alchemy and Meggy Swann is a gem for historical fiction lovers and anyone drawn to tales of resilience and transformation. Just be prepared for a bit of Elizabethan flair in the language!
e toads and vipers,” the girl said, as her granny often had, “ye toads and vipers,” and she snuffled a great snuffle that echoed in the empty room. She was alone in the strange, dark, cold, skinny hou... - #3
Save:A stunning, gut-wrenching leap into the mind of someone struggling with profound depression - powerful, poetic, and absolutely unforgettable, but definitely a tough read for sensitive readers.
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Save:A remarkable literary feat - Texaco is vibrant, poetic, and historically rich, though its ambitious style and language may challenge some readers. Essential for those seeking to understand the heart and soul of Martinique.
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Save:'To Snap a Silver Stem' in the 'Crystal Bloom' series by Sarah A. Parker is a dark fantasy novel that delves into the lives of complex characters like Orlaith, Baze, Kai, and Rhor, each struggling with their own demons and past traumas. The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow Orlaith's journey of self-discovery and growth amidst a world full of secrets, betrayals, and heartbreak. The writing style of the author, Sarah A. Parker, is described as poetic, immersive, and heart-wrenching, making readers feel deeply connected to the characters' emotions and experiences.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Crystal Bloom ) A rich, dreamlike masterpiece full of symbolism, repetition, and magic - a must-read for lovers of literary fiction, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Expect to be challenged, dazzled, and maybe a little bit lost.
MANY YEARS LATER, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice. At that time Macondo was a village of twenty...- #7
Save:A beautifully written, atmospheric tale that's perfect for fans of family mysteries, historical fiction, and a hint of fairy-tale whimsy. Worth picking up if you’re in the mood for a sweeping, character-driven story - even if it’s a bit lengthy and occasionally meandering.
IT was dark where she was crouched but the little girl did as she’d been told. The lady had said to wait, it wasn’t safe yet, they had to be as quiet as larder mice. It was a game, just like hide-and-... - #8
Save:'In Love' by Alfred Hayes is a poignant exploration of a doomed love affair set in post-WWII New York. The novel follows a nameless middle-aged man as he recounts the details of his tumultuous relationship with a young divorcee, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotions. The writing style is described as atmospheric, noir-ish, and emotionally moving, with a focus on psychological nuances and precise prose that creates vivid character portraits in a concise manner.
HERE I am, the man in the hotel bar said to the pretty girl, almost forty, with a small reputation, some money in the bank, a convenient address, a telephone number easily available, this look on my f... - #9
Save:Walden is a timeless meditation on living simply and authentically, brimming with quotable wisdom - but it’s best enjoyed in thoughtful sips, not rushed gulps.
When I wrote the following pages, or rather the bulk of them, I lived alone, in the woods, a mile from any neighbor, in a house which I had built myself, on the shore of Walden Pond, in Concord, Massa... - #10
Save:A gorgeous, immersive literary mystery filled with suspense, gothic atmosphere, unforgettable characters - and a heartfelt love letter to books themselves. Not for those who crave fast plots, but perfect when you want to lose yourself in another world.
THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES IN LIFE, EXCEPT TO FEEL remorse. Julián Carax and I met in the autumn of 1933. At that time I was working for the publisher Toni Cabestany, who had discovered him in 1927 i...
