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Book Review of Warriors of god by Andrzej Sapkowski (trans David French)

     Name of Book: Author: ISBN: Publisher: Part of a Series: Type of book: Poland, historical fiction 1427-1429, some fantasy, Hussite wars, battles, endless Latin, romance, damsels in distress, spying, loyalty, revenge, determination  Year it was published: Summary: Characters: It definitely feels as if the characters had little to no growth, and at least multiple times I felt frustrated with Reynavan. Reynavan is an average guy survivor who seems to be connected with everyone and everything. Literally, everyone has heard of him and knows him as well as his situation. He is good with healing and medicine. In this books the readers who are fans of Reynavans friends do get to know them and their back stories.  Theme: I read this from cover to cover and I don't have an idea what it should be. Be careful in intrigue?  Plot: The story is in third person narrative from everyone's point of view. I am honestly unsure if the novel begins where previous one left of...
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Sunrise; Radiant Stories

    Title of the book: Author: Publisher: Publishing Date: ISBN: Summary: Author Info: Table of contents:  Sunrise  A tale of burning books Precious stones Hello my baby, hello my honey  See Coco's century  She waited  Shedding  The flying Tobita sisters  His last bow  The forest of wild birds  Personal Opinion: For those who have read the authors previous novel, Trinity, Trinity, Trinity ( Review coming up!) I would highly recommend on reading this collection of short stories, in particular to understand which ideas the author used and discarded in her quest for story. I think I definitely preferred the short stories, my two favorites are Radium Stones and the last story, about her visit to Forest of the Wild Birds. There is definitely something inhuman and sad about what nature touched the humans torched, and yes for those who desire to learn more about radiation and Japan in 20th century, then do read it.  This was given for...
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Book Review of Deceit by Yuri Felsen (trans Bryan Karetnyk)

     Name of Book: Author: ISBN: Publisher: Type of book: France, Russian emigre, obsession, 1920s, love, work, classicism, novels, life, futility, broken relationships, broken marriage, crushes   Year it was published: Summary: Characters: The main characters are the narrator and Lyolya. The narrator seems to have an aristocratic background and has arrived from Russia and is trying to survive. He holds disgust and contempt for numerous activities and works as well as certain people and often complains about everything. He learns from a friend that her beloved niece Yelena "lyolya" is arriving to France from Germany and he starts to falling in love with her as well as obsessed. We only know Lyolya from the narrators writings which means at first she is warm and receptive then absent then very hostile. What led to that particular path isn't really told.    Theme: What is hidden?  Plot: The story is told in first person narrative from unnamed narrat...
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Ultra-processed peoole; why we cant stop eating food that isnt food

    Title of the book: Ultra Processed People why we can't stop eating food that isn't food  Author: Chris van Tulleken  Publisher: W.W. Norton  Publishing Date: 2023  ISBN: 978-1-324-07626-1 Summary: Author Info: Personal Opinion: When I say that this book has been quite a ride, I do mean it. I was vaguely interested in makeup of foods, although I have a family that is obsessive about it. I wanted to read it mainly to expand my knowledge of what is going on, and this book has done that and more. What I enjoyed is the writing style which is written for an average layperson rather than a scientist. I also loved learning fascinating facts about UPF and the fact that author takes time to go over various myths and reasons as to what UPF is doing, why it was created and why it's designed the way it is. Without exaggeration it's a heartbreaking book and I definitely will recommend that everyone reads it.  This was given for review  4 out of 5 (0: Stay a...
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Book Review of The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi

     Name of Book: Author: ISBN: Publisher: Type of book: time travel, memories, alternative worlds, 2044, secrets, higher force, widowhood, science fiction, technology  Year it was published: Summary: Characters: Main character is Beth Darlow, widow of Colson Darlow. Both she and her husband are scientists working together to create time travel. Beth is definitely described as ambitious, a fighter and gritty woman. It often feels as if she has little to no weaknesses within her. Secondary characters is her boss Jim who has his own agenda and often fights with Beth over what seems to be everything, Chiyo Nakada, a reporter who often reveals things she shouldn't and Tariq, Beths assistant as well as Colsons.   Theme: Is time travel worth it?  Plot: The story is in third person narrative from Beths point of view and is chronologically written. Story begins with a horrible memory from Beths childhood and from then on the reader is taken through a journey ...
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Book review of The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne

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      Name of Book: The Fury of the Gods  Author: John Gwynne  ISBN: 9780316539951 Publisher: Orbit Part of a Series: Bloodsworn Saga  Type of book: Fantasy, wars, battles, revenge, North fantasy, gods, NORSE mythology, secrets, politics, loyalty, dedication Year it was published: 2024  Summary: The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne's bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE FATE OF VIGRIÐ APPROACHES Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon. Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from within and without. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reining in the ferocity of a wolf god. As Biorr an...
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Book Review of I'll be strong for you by Nasim Marashi

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     Name of Book: I'll be strong for you Author: Nasim Marashi  (trans Poupeh Missaghi ISBN:978-1-66260-036-4 Publisher: Astra House  Type of book: Iran, 2010s? Summer and fall, decisions, depression, Tehran, friendship, marriage, choices, decisions, family, party  Year it was published: 2021 (2014)  Summary: This award-winning debut novel by Iranian journalist Nasim Marashi follows the lives of three young women in Tehran over the course of two seasons as they pursue their wildly different dreams even as they discover that it may mean breaking with the past and endangering their longstanding friendship. Three recent college graduates in Tehran struggle to find their footing in this award-winning debut by Iranian journalist Nasim Marashi. Roja, the most daring of the three, works in an architecture firm and is determined to leave Tehran for graduate school in Toulouse. Shabaneh, who is devoted to her disabled brother and works with Roja, is uncertain ...
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