The ending year was certainly the most productive reading year of my life, spanning a total of 81 books. As follows, I’ve selected the very best, most memorable reading experiences.
controversial books
Literary Escapades. H. G. Wells: ‚The Island of Doctor Moreau‘
This novel is in large part a study on the moral boundaries of science: The arguably mad name character performs unscrupulous experiments throughout the book. As the distinctions between humans and animals are dangerously blurred, horrific realities in regards to violence and ruthlessness unravel.
Literary Escapades: Monthly Reviews, 10/2020
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last month’s reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book.
Here’s a wrap-up of the English books I read in October.
Literary Escapades. Philip Roth: ‚Indignation‘
‚Indignation‘ is culturally relevant, intellectually challenging and written with wit as any book by Philip Roth. Is Marcus Messner truly a magnificent hero, or yet another insufferably flawed protagonist?
Literary Escapades. Elizabeth McNeill: ‚Nine and a Half Weeks: A Memoir of a Love Affair‘
McNeill’s memoir can be interpreted as many things: a sensually macabre narration of BDSM play gone wrong, a cautionary tale on domestic abuse, or a voyeuristic portrayal of a woman discovering her darkest desires. Most certainly and above all, it is a rather scary and yet utterly fascinating story.
Literary Escapades. Judy Blume: ‚Tiger Eyes‘
American author Judy Blume writes YA novels and has gotten into trouble for it repeatedly. While I am certainly not Blume’s target audience, I was not disappointed.
On Passion and Nature: Rediscovering D. H. Lawrence
„Ours is essentially a tragic age, so we refuse to take it tragically.“ English playwrite, novelist, rule-breaker and subject of numerous controversies, D. H. Lawrence died on March 2nd 1930. On the occasion of his recent death day… Weiterlesen ›
Literary Escapades, 11/19: November Reviews
Welcome back to the Monthly Reviews series, where I chronologically list last month’s reads, along with a short reflexion and opinion regarding each book. Here’s what I read in November:
Literary Escapades, 10/19: October 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 October:
