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The Whistler

9 min read ⌚ It’s mysterious, it’s elaborate, it’s electrifying. It’s John Grisham’s 2016 novel: The Whistler. Who Should Read “The Whistler”? And Why? Oh, come on – it’s John Grisham, USA’s best thriller writer according to Ken Follett! And who doesn’t love a good thriller from time to time? John Grisham Biography John Grisham is […]

The Goldfinch Summary

10 min read ⌚ There are very few modern books loved by the public and critics alike. The Goldfinch is one of them: it spent over thirty weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and still won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014. Care to find out more? Who Should Read “The Goldfinch”? And […]

The Silent Patient Summary

13 min read ⌚ Do you know who Alcestis was? We guarantee you that you’ll do once you finish this book. Also, we guarantee you a lot of fun and, quite possibly, a dropped jaw. Ladies and gentlemen, our summary of Alex Michaelides’ debut: The Silent Patient. Who Should Read “The Silent Patient”? And Why? Described […]

Fahrenheit 451 Summary

11 min read ⌚ Quick: what’s the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns? Thank Ray Bradbury you know the answer to that question: Fahrenheit 451. Who Should Read “Fahrenheit 451”? And Why? Fahrenheit 451 is not merely the best book in Ray Bradbury’s oeuvre, but one of the greatest works of the human […]

Norse Mythology Summary

13 min read ⌚ Neil Gaiman, the author who brought you American Gods, retells the most famous and well-loved stories about the most tragic of all ancient gods: the Norse gods. There’s surely no better way to get an introduction to the beauties of Norse Mythology. Who Should Read “Norse Mythology”? And Why? If you like […]

Where the Crawdads Sing Summary

10 min read ⌚ A Novel Who Should Read “Where the Crawdads Sing”? And Why? According to the blurb, Where the Crawdads Sing should be “perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Karen Russell.” Also, it would be perfect for everyone who likes nature and detailed descriptions of it: after all, Delia Owens is a wildlife […]

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