Thai
The Blind Earthworm in the Labyrinth
Reading Contemporary Literature
A lush, sensory-driven narrative exploring forbidden love and the intricacies of human desire.
A stash of books I've read,
plus some highly subjective
opinions on them
book review
buchkritik
critique de livre
รีวิวหนังสือ
Classic
The Metamorphosis
Reviewed Classic Literature
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Read: April 21, 2026A surreal exploration of isolation and the human condition, following Gregor Samsa’s sudden transformation.
Classic
Mrs. Dalloway
Reviewed Classic Literature
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Read: April 06, 2026A neutral exploration of internal realities, where the mundane act of buying flowers opens into a complex web of memory, defiance, and the invisible lives of others.
The Prophet
Reviewed Philosophy
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Read: Sep 17, 2024A collection of poetic essays on the human condition, offering timeless wisdom on love, work, and joy.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Read Fantasy
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Read: April 18, 2026A charming story of a young witch’s journey toward independence in a new city.
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
Read Fiction
A touching story of three delinquents who hide in an abandoned store and begin receiving letters from the past.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Read Contemporary Fiction
In a small Tokyo cafe, customers can travel back in time, provided they return before their coffee gets cold.
The Midnight Library
Read Fantasy
Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever.
The Graveyard Book
Read Fantasy
The story of a boy named Bod, who is raised by ghosts and other graveyard denizens after his family is murdered.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Read Non-Fiction
A provocative exploration of how Homo sapiens came to dominate the Earth and the myths that hold us together.