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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
4.0
"If a man does not master his circumstances then he is bound to be mastered by them."
- Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow
This book can be best described as a witty, insightful, elegant, classy and a delightful historical fiction.
Count Alexander Rustov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, who had never worked a single day in his life, was sentenced by the Bolshevik tribunal to a house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel. He was considered an unrepentant aristocrat by the Bolsheviks. With some of the most important events in Russian history unfolding outside his hotel, all he could do was observe.
Perhaps it was his restricted reach to the outside world that helped him introspect and enter a much larger world of emotional discovery.
- Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow
This book can be best described as a witty, insightful, elegant, classy and a delightful historical fiction.
Count Alexander Rustov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, who had never worked a single day in his life, was sentenced by the Bolshevik tribunal to a house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel. He was considered an unrepentant aristocrat by the Bolsheviks. With some of the most important events in Russian history unfolding outside his hotel, all he could do was observe.
Perhaps it was his restricted reach to the outside world that helped him introspect and enter a much larger world of emotional discovery.
A Pre-existing Condition by Gene Rontal
4.0
"It's not about power; it's about training. Being a doctor is not about voodoo magic. Just like being a cop is not about being James Bond" - Gene Rontal, A Pre-Existing Condition
A Pre-existing Condition is an intriguing, fast-paced murder mystery. What makes it all the more interesting is the use of authentic medical terminology and critical details learned only through experience.
Dr. Ben Dailey, a surgeon, had worked very hard to earn a badge of "Police Surgeon". He had worked very closely with the Detroit Police Department on homicide cases and was a close friend of Lieutenant George Sennet.
Ben had never said no to George when it came to treating patients involved in homicide cases. But this time, he had to treat a patient in a hospital that provided no privileges to him. Nevertheless, he agreed.
Once he was done with his part of the treatment, he was sure that his patient, Sandra Wells, was out of danger and will survive. He later received the news of her death.
But was it his fault or the fault of the other doctor who had treated her? Was her death a result of medical negligence or was it a cold-blooded murder?
Every doctor takes the oath to protect his/her patients privacy and every hospital has the duty of protecting the patient's medical records. But does that mean that the patient's medical records are completely safe?
Can someone's medical history be the reason behind their murder?
Nothing could have prepared Dailey and Sennet for the truth they were about to uncover.
Little did they know that the case they were dealing with had such deep roots in corruption that had plagued the entire Detroit. In order to protect Ben's family and other similar patients, Ben and Sennet devised a plan. But were they successful? Or did they end up being a catalyst in the murderer's plan?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and found it to be quite engaging. The characters are equally well written, interesting and are completely believable. I would like to thank the author [a:Gene Rontal|1966916|Gene Rontal|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] for sharing a copy of his brilliant murder mystery with me!
A Pre-existing Condition is an intriguing, fast-paced murder mystery. What makes it all the more interesting is the use of authentic medical terminology and critical details learned only through experience.
Dr. Ben Dailey, a surgeon, had worked very hard to earn a badge of "Police Surgeon". He had worked very closely with the Detroit Police Department on homicide cases and was a close friend of Lieutenant George Sennet.
Ben had never said no to George when it came to treating patients involved in homicide cases. But this time, he had to treat a patient in a hospital that provided no privileges to him. Nevertheless, he agreed.
Once he was done with his part of the treatment, he was sure that his patient, Sandra Wells, was out of danger and will survive. He later received the news of her death.
But was it his fault or the fault of the other doctor who had treated her? Was her death a result of medical negligence or was it a cold-blooded murder?
Every doctor takes the oath to protect his/her patients privacy and every hospital has the duty of protecting the patient's medical records. But does that mean that the patient's medical records are completely safe?
Can someone's medical history be the reason behind their murder?
Nothing could have prepared Dailey and Sennet for the truth they were about to uncover.
Little did they know that the case they were dealing with had such deep roots in corruption that had plagued the entire Detroit. In order to protect Ben's family and other similar patients, Ben and Sennet devised a plan. But were they successful? Or did they end up being a catalyst in the murderer's plan?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and found it to be quite engaging. The characters are equally well written, interesting and are completely believable. I would like to thank the author [a:Gene Rontal|1966916|Gene Rontal|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] for sharing a copy of his brilliant murder mystery with me!
The Boy who was King by Erin Mc Luckie Moya
4.0
This is a story that is bound to stay with you!❤
"If one does not remember being, or the learning and growth required to be, does one exist?" - @erinmcluckiewrites , The Boy who was King
The author has herself mentioned before the very first chapter that this book is filled with heaviness. And I completely agree with her! And she has also mentioned that the heaviness is not without purpose or intention - it all makes sense in the end. And yes it did. It truly, totally, and completely DID!
"If one does not remember being, or the learning and growth required to be, does one exist?" - @erinmcluckiewrites , The Boy who was King
The author has herself mentioned before the very first chapter that this book is filled with heaviness. And I completely agree with her! And she has also mentioned that the heaviness is not without purpose or intention - it all makes sense in the end. And yes it did. It truly, totally, and completely DID!
Pariah's Lament by Richie Billing
4.0
"Fear can control your life, paralyze you..to beat it, you must fight back. Take the first step beyond the threshold with courage in your heart and curiosity in your mind." - Richie Billing, Pariah's Lament
This book is MAGIC!!!
This book is MAGIC!!!
How to Be Alone by Jonathan Franzen
4.0
"Thanksgiving, and for the remainder of our visit, he was as crazy as I ever saw him, his words a hash of random syllables, his body a big flail of agitation" - Jonathan Franzen, How to be Alone
This is a collection of some very well written and brilliantly crafted essays! You'll find mixed reviews for this one on the internet. And that is mostly because there are a total of fourteen essays and all of them have a different theme and are written in very different tones.
I loved the first essay, My Father's Brain. The author has recounted and has mentioned in great detail the slow degradation of his father's health because of Alzheimer's disease. It is a very moving and powerful essay. It took him some time to come in terms with his father's declining mental health and even when he had understood, he still hesitated in accepting it.
It's a heartbreaking essay that gives us a glimpse of the life of an Alzheimer's patient.
Apart from this essay, there are thirteen other essays. I won't say that I enjoyed reading all of them but I do admit that all of them have been brilliantly crafted and are very well written.
This is a collection of some very well written and brilliantly crafted essays! You'll find mixed reviews for this one on the internet. And that is mostly because there are a total of fourteen essays and all of them have a different theme and are written in very different tones.
I loved the first essay, My Father's Brain. The author has recounted and has mentioned in great detail the slow degradation of his father's health because of Alzheimer's disease. It is a very moving and powerful essay. It took him some time to come in terms with his father's declining mental health and even when he had understood, he still hesitated in accepting it.
It's a heartbreaking essay that gives us a glimpse of the life of an Alzheimer's patient.
Apart from this essay, there are thirteen other essays. I won't say that I enjoyed reading all of them but I do admit that all of them have been brilliantly crafted and are very well written.
The Tragic Tale of Teddy Woven by Peter Gray
3.0
This book can be best described as gothic romantic fiction. From the very start, we are warned about the abnormal and suspicious behavior of Theodore Woven, who was the only surviving member of his family and lived in his ancestral mansion.
Through Sela, we get to know him a bit more closely. Sela was assigned the job of gardening in absence of Daphne, Theo's previous gardener. Not only did Theo ask Sela to call him Teddy but also welcomed her into his personal life. Sela does grow suspicious about him and becomes eager to know about his family's past, but even the lack of answers couldn't help falling in love with him. Later in the book, we get to know why Theo asked her to call him Teddy.
I really enjoyed reading the initial chapters that described the beautiful and sparkling chemistry between Teddy and Sela! There is a huge emphasis on their bonding and romance with tiny bits of paranormal activity. I really enjoyed reading about their romance and felt that the addition of a bit more spookiness and thrill would have made it perfect!
Through Sela, we get to know him a bit more closely. Sela was assigned the job of gardening in absence of Daphne, Theo's previous gardener. Not only did Theo ask Sela to call him Teddy but also welcomed her into his personal life. Sela does grow suspicious about him and becomes eager to know about his family's past, but even the lack of answers couldn't help falling in love with him. Later in the book, we get to know why Theo asked her to call him Teddy.
I really enjoyed reading the initial chapters that described the beautiful and sparkling chemistry between Teddy and Sela! There is a huge emphasis on their bonding and romance with tiny bits of paranormal activity. I really enjoyed reading about their romance and felt that the addition of a bit more spookiness and thrill would have made it perfect!
Fleming If You Are Reading This Then Drink Water by Daragh Fleming
4.0
"There was never a superhero on TV that had some sort of mental health issue, not one. Telepaths in the movies always seem so on top of their shit. Reading thoughts might seem like a cool thing to be able to do, but when you're already anxious, it makes your whole life a living nightmare" - @daraghfleming, If You are Reading this then Drink Water
This book is a collection of 17 stories that as per the author, "were written in the fog of dehydration. They'll make sense to a brain seduced by thirst".
This book is a collection of 17 stories that as per the author, "were written in the fog of dehydration. They'll make sense to a brain seduced by thirst".
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
5.0
"I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back." - Alice Walker , The Color Purple
This Pulitzer Prize Winner is the powerful and moving story of two sisters, Celie and Nettie, who are separated and transformed by cruel circumstances. It depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia. It celebrates their strength, determination, strong will and, love.
If you enjoy reading character-driven stories, then you too will love this. It has some of the strongest female characters and all from different walks of life.
This Pulitzer Prize Winner is the powerful and moving story of two sisters, Celie and Nettie, who are separated and transformed by cruel circumstances. It depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia. It celebrates their strength, determination, strong will and, love.
If you enjoy reading character-driven stories, then you too will love this. It has some of the strongest female characters and all from different walks of life.