Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last months reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in October:
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Quote Digest, Vol. 4: Rainer Maria Rilke
Welcome back to Quote Digest, where I take apart and reflect on my favourite quotes. Today’s quote comes from Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926). His poetry is emotional and intense and loved by many, but his single… Weiterlesen ›
Literary Escapades, 9/19: September Reviews
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last months reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in September:
Literary Escapades, 8/19: August Reviews
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last months reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in August:
Quote Digest, Vol. 3: Toni Morrison
Welcome back to Quote Digest, where I take apart and reflect on my favourite quotes. In regards to recent events, it is imperative that I honor the work of one the wonderful Toni Morrison, who has passed on recently. May… Weiterlesen ›
Literary Escapades, 7/19: July Reviews
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last months reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in July: Margaret Atwood: Cat’s Eye (1988) Little girls are sweet only… Weiterlesen ›
An Introduction to Estonian Literature, 2: ‚The Misadventures of the New Satan‘
Estonia is my birthplace and root country. I live in Germany now, but Estonian culture, music, literature and movies are a part of my upbringing, so today I’m introducing you to some recommendations from Estonian Literature. These introductions will become… Weiterlesen ›
Literary Escapades, 6/19: June Reviews
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last months reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in June:
Cages we Build for Ourselves: Thoughts on Margaret Atwood
Canadian writer Margaret Atwood is a sensational creator and visionary. She is also a person who reminds us of the scariest possible scenarios available for the development of humanity: Handmaid’s Tale is going strong with season 3 on Hulu and there is… Weiterlesen ›
Why ‚Green Book‘ Does Right by its Subject Matter
After Peter Farrelly’s Green Book won the Oscar last year, it was not only Spike Lee who expressed his disappointment about this recognition. (Variety) The movie has been well received, praised, nominated and awarded highly, winning not only the 2018 Oscar… Weiterlesen ›
Literary Escapades, 5/19: May Reviews
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last months reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in May:
On the Pursuit of the Unfamiliar
The thought of a pursuit rendering someone’s existence as valuable was confirmed to me recently by reading Spieltrieb by Juli Zeh. In this novel, the main plot is a a sexual fantasy game between teenagers who have zero empathy towards their… Weiterlesen ›
My Year of Rest and Relaxation: A Witty Paradox
In her debut novel Eileen as well as in last years sensation My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Ottessa Moshfegh shows her readers untraditional and unnerving female perspectives and worldviews in regards to sense of self and sense of surroundings. I’ve already… Weiterlesen ›
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