camijupiter's reviews
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Absolutely heartbreaking testimonies from children’s experiences of the Eastern Front, focusing mainly on the Belarusian people’s suffering and will to resist. The horror of the Eastern Front are best captured through the lens of children’s eyes, and Alexievich once again proves her immense storytelling talent and empathy as she transcribes hundreds of memories on paper. 
One of the most important books ever written about Soviet and Eastern European history, in my opinion. Resonating deeply with the current invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in Palestine, these testimonies are immortal in their resonance and lessons. 

Kurkov did it again. An absolutely brilliant and perfectly crafted story. Not only does the reader get to spend time alongside Sergeyich and his bees, but also learns about a crucial socio-political context in the background of the invasion of Ukraine. 

A truly excellent read. Would highly recommend. Kurkov’s irony as a descriptive and critical writing stance is a gem to modern literature. 

One of the best horror books I have ever read. Absolutely chilling. Wells mastered the art of storytelling and his imagination combined both elements of horror and fantasy, within the terrifying setting of an unknown and wild island. 
Less known than Wells’ other works of fiction, it is a must read for any horror enthusiast; the narration is cold and beyond scary, encompassing true horrors of eugenics and vivisection.