7 min read ⌚ A Book for All and None Many years before Harari imagined the advent of Homo Deus, Friedrich Nietzsche wrote about Man as the missing link between the Beast and the Overman. And the myth of the eternal return. And the widely misunderstood death of God. There you go – the three main […]
The Sound and the Fury Summary
9 min read ⌚ Have you ever been to Yoknapatawpha County? Probably not – since it’s a place which only existed in the mind of William Faulkner. And that’s the place where “The Sound and the Fury” comes from – one of the best and most haunting novels ever written in the history of literature. Who […]
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Summary
7 min read ⌚ Nowadays, it seems that there are more CSI-themed shows than there are TV shows altogether. True, there are as many books and series of books on the subject – but, “Chronicle of a Death Foretold” is written by none other than Gabriel Garcia Márquez, your favorite 20th-century writer. So, what are you […]
Madame Bovary Summary
4 min read ⌚ A story for all times. A story that does not get worn out. A story that, even when time passes, keeps its significance and appeal. A good story. No, wait, scratch that. A GREAT story. That is what “Madame Bovary” is. Who Should Read “Madame Bovary”? And Why? There is a reason […]
Candide Summary
4 min read ⌚ Is this world the best of all possible worlds, or is such optimism just keeping us away from achieving happiness? Who Should Read “Candide”? And Why? “Candide” is a story about the adventures of Candide, who wanders around the world, going from one misfortune to the next, all the while he feels […]
The Alchemist Quotes
5 min read ⌚ A young shepherd boy Santiago is really enjoying the freedom of going from one place to another with his sheep. He believes that independence is an essential asset in keeping one’s spirit on a high level. One day, he decides to take a rest under a tree nearby a ruined church – […]
Fifty Shades Darker Summary
5 min read ⌚ Did you read “Fifty Shades of Grey” and wonder how Christian and Ana’s story continues? They are in for a bumpy ride! Read on to find out if you will enjoy it. Who Should Read “Fifty Shades Darker”? And Why? “Fifty Shades Darker” is the second part of the trilogy that has […]
The Sun Also Rises Summary
7 min read ⌚ Back to the Roaring Twenties once again. This time with one of Fitzgerald’s best buds: Mr. Ernest Hemingway. And his alcohol-infused, sex-crazed, macho-imbued, bullfighting-loaded, anti-Semitic bedlam of account of the times and age in “The Sun Also Rises.” Who Should Read “The Sun Also Rises”? And Why? If you are wondering how […]
The Old Man and the Sea Summary
7 min read ⌚ There’s something biblical and religious in “The Old Man and the Sea,” a story about a Cuban fisherman, a 5.5-meter-long marlin, and few hungry sharks. And if you know Ernest Hemingway – that’s more than a recommendation. Read our summary to find out why. Who Should Read “The Old Man and the […]
Many Lives, Many Masters Summary
5 min read ⌚ The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives What if you have lived many times before, you just don’t remember it? What if you can access these memories through psychotherapy and you can cure yourself of all your existing sorrows and […]
