#english novel

[beljar]

What really knocks me out is a book that, when you're all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it.

Holden Caulfield, from The Catcher in the Rye (July 16, 1951) by J. D. Salinger

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[mibeau]

🍋As long As The Lemon Trees Grow🍋

🧮Score: 4.0/5.0

!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!

■ This story revolves around a young pharmacy student named Salama, who became a doctor due to necessity because of the Civil War in Syria. She worked hand-in-hand with the Head Doctor of the Hospital, Dr. Ziad.

■ Salama lives with Layla, her bestie and sister-in-law after her mother passed away in rubble and her father and brother were arrested by the military and never heard from. Layla is pregnant in her third trimester and has been “pestering” Am for a boat, to escape the country and seek refuge in Germany. However, for a long time, Salama has been hesitated. Due to the stress caused by this war, she also now has to deal with her hallucination “friend” called Kharwf, who has been tormenting her with bad memories and relieving those moments.

■ On one fated day, she happened to treat a young girl called Lama, and that was when her chapters with Kenan began. Kenan is a patriotic young man who enjoys videography and films. He documented the lives in Syria. Salama bonded well with Kenan through their love for Studio Ghibli’s animations.

■ The background and the people of Syria suffered are well-depicted in this novel. The scenarios were carefully described so that we can actually vividly imagine them in our minds. However, the poetic narrations were inconsistent. It was really good in the beginning but can be monotone and seemingly factual in the middle portions of the novel. The language's lack of emotions did not make my heart flutter as much as it was earlier. Thankfully, reaching the climax and moving forward, the narration gets better. . ■ It is a well-authored book for the Young Adult genre but not good enough for the Adult genre. It feels like something is missing. Overall, it is a good historical fiction, appreciated.

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[paperheartz777]

star crossed lover 🌷

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[bambinamaledetta]

"Catherine Earnshaw, may you not rest as long as I am living! You said I killed you--haunt me, then! The murdered 𝘥𝘰 haunt their murderers, I believe. I know that ghosts 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 wandered on earth. Be with me always--take any form--drive me mad! only 𝘥𝘰 not leave me in this abyss, where i cannnot find you! Oh, God! it is unutterable! I 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 live without my life! I 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 live without my soul!

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[allthingsbronte]

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[thefirstlovinglies]

his and mine are the same 💌

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[wandering-souls-posts]

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[getsetnotes]

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[itismfbrooks]

Yo y mi obsesión por  Heartstopper

Estoy empezando a leer en orden a la poderosísima ✨ Alice Oseman✨, lo que pude investigar es que :

Orden para leer las novelas gráficas de heartstopper y las otra novelas de alice:

1 Heartstopper🍃 Tomo 1

2 Heartstopper🍃 Tomo 2

3 Heartstopper🍃 Tomo 3

4 Heartstopper🍃 Tomo 4

5 This winter❄

6 Solitarie🖤

7 Nick and Charlie🍂

Ya había leído los 4 Tomos de Heartstopper antes pero para ser justa empezaré de 0, sooooo tal vez venga de vez en cuando a bloggear sobre lo que voy leyendo

#heartstopper #english novel #solitarie #this winter #firtspost #graphic novel #books & libraries #nick and charlie

[booksperience]

(via The Runaways by Fatima Bhutto)

The Runaways by Fatima Bhutto is a novel mainly revolving around three young protagonists, Sunny, Monty, and Layla. It has a simple plot yet involves some complex themes and is narrated in a captivating prose. Sunny hails from a Pakistani family residing in the UK. Monty and Layla are from Karachi. They go on their own separate journeys and arrive at the Islamic terrorist camp nestled in the deserts of Iraq, each of them driven by their unique motivations and missions to accomplish. The narrative continuously switches between past and present events, which adds an element of excitement to the reading ex... (Read full text on booksperience.org)

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[flowerytale]

Jane Austen, from Sense and Sensibility

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[beljar]

I am drowning, my dear, in seas of fire.

Virginia Woolf, from To the Lighthouse, 5 May 1927

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[mibeau]

[Book Review] Abraham's Children by Heather Stroud

🧮 Score: 4.3/5.0

“The more I read, the more enthusiastic and impressed I am by the contribution to our understanding of the Palestinian ordeal and really beyond this, to an illumination of the human condition.” -- Richard Falk, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Council in the occupied Palestinian Territories.

■ There are days when I impulsively purchase books solely because of their covers or titles. I genuinely believed the contents would delve into the profound lives of Prophet Abraham and his offspring, with a primary focus on his two sons, Prophet Ishmael and Prophet Isaac. You can only imagine the sheer astonishment that washed over me as I delved into its pages, only to discover it was, in fact, a historical fiction novel. An enduring saga of resistance against tyranny and the perpetuation of systematic ethnic cleansing across generations.

■ Inspired by real-life events, "Abraham's Children" offers a poignant and unflinching portrayal of the often brutal conditions in modern-day Palestine. Fida, emerging from the traumatic memories of the 7/7 London Underground bombings, travels to her late father's homeland. Her quest was driven by a desire to understand the origins of the Islamic-Western tensions.

Fida becomes intimately intertwined with a Palestinian family, allowing her to share their daily struggles. She learns firsthand the enduring challenges they have faced across decades, relentless hardships simply to subsist and survive under the oppressive weight of military occupation.

■ In this book, not a single page deserves to be overlooked; the content is rich and substantial, making it a lot to digest in one reading. The author skillfully presented a multitude of perspectives, offering a multifaceted view of the story's rich tapestry. She inquiries the pervasive influence of Zionism, the ideologies and the forces that pull the strings of the global political stage. Each aspect is vividly rendered with meticulous attention to detail, laying bare what some might term "conspiracies," those truths often obscured by mainstream media.

■ There come moments when you must pause and carefully process what you've absorbed. The revelations within these pages can be unsettling, prompting us to confront disturbing truths. At times, it's necessary to empathise, to rein in our emotions, as we grapple with feelings of anger and disbelief at the sheer malevolence, brutality, and fanaticism of oppressors. Other times, it's an opportunity to walk in the shoes of the victims and their families, to gain insight into why they might carry such deep sensitivities and harbours of vengeance.

■ Despite a few minor editing issues, this book is skillfully composed. It champions justice, fosters patriotism, advocates for humanitarian deeds, and defends equal rights. It effectively conveys its message to the secular audience.

However, as a Muslim, I encountered certain ideas that perturbed me. Some aspects of spirituality appeared overly philosophical and at times seemed to flirt with agnosticism. The handling of certain situations occasionally gave the impression of diminishing Allah's magnificence. But then, whenever these moments of discomfort arose, I reminded myself to view things from the perspective of non-Muslims or those who do not actively practice their faith.

Otherwise, I would have given this book a 5-star rating. I highly recommend it!

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[samaya-samachar]

Running from the Dreamland: A useful novel for international students

Upon arriving in America, I realized the significance of this book “Running from the Dreamland” in my life. I am immensely grateful to Dr. Tulasi Acharya for introducing this wonderful book, which has made my life more comfortable and enjoyable here in th

Upon arriving in America, I realized the significance of this book “Running from the Dreamland” in my life. I am immensely grateful to Dr. Tulasi Acharya for introducing this wonderful book, which has made my life more comfortable and enjoyable here in the USA. The book encompasses the culture, challenges, joys, emotions, norms, and way of life in America.I am delighted to recommend this book to…

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#bestseller #English novel #running from the dreamland #southasian novel

[bambinamaledetta]

“He is more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same”

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[allthingsbronte]

Jane Eyre (1889) by Charlotte Brontë.

#jane eyre #charlotte brontë #charlotte bronte #english literature #english novel #nineteenth century #19th century #book cover #classic literature #classic novels #book covers #old books #books