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 […]
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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 […]
The Tattooist of Auschwitz Summary
9 min read ⌚ Based on the Powerful True Story of Love and Survival During the last three years of his life, Lale Sokolov was interviewed by writer Heather Morris for his story. The reason? He was a Holocaust survivor. Even more: He was The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Who Should Read “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”? And […]
The Storyteller’s Secret Summary
9 min read ⌚ A Novel Jaya is a New York journalist heartbroken after suffering a miscarriage – for the third time! Will a trip to the country of her ancestors heal her? Find out in Sejal Badani’s “epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, and the invincible desire to dream.” […]
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 […]
Talking as Fast as I Can Summary
7 min read ⌚ From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls Well, it’s pretty far to say that Lauren Graham is currently winning on two fronts. As an author and actress, she is undoubtedly transforming into a real gem and inspiration for thousands of people all across the globe. We were skeptical about the possibility of her […]
The Clockmaker’s Daughter Summary
9 min read ⌚ Are you ready for a visit in yet another fictional haunted house? If so – join us, as we follow the footsteps of Kate Morton and try to uncover the mystery of The Clockmaker’s Daughter. Who Should Read “The Clockmaker’s Daughter”? And Why? The Clockmaker’s Daughter – as a Washington Post review […]
The Monk of Mokha Summary
9 min read ⌚ We’ve grown used to expecting only good things from Dave Eggers, whether exceptional novels or inspirational novelistic non-fiction books. This one’s one of the latter: The Monk of Mokha. Who Should Read “The Monk of Mokha”? And Why? If you enjoy reading Dave Eggers’ books, The Monk of Mokha is certainly one […]
The Brothers Karamazov Summary
11 min read ⌚ There aren’t many novelists more famous or discussed than Fyodor M. Dostoevsky. And there is one novel in his oeuvre – completed just four months before his death – that stands out: The Brothers Karamazov. Who Should Read “The Brothers Karamazov”? And Why? Let us put it this way: if you had […]
