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Tina Fey being your elder sister, mentor and overall a badass while sharing her life story makes for a lovely book to read!
I entered the book expecting a really gripping discussion or an enriching debate but the book loitered around generic points and didn't really live up to its promise.
A no nonsense guide that focuses on building strong values and growing as an individual. Definitely demands a second read!
What a lovely little tale of two young people of coming of age, tackling personal tragedies and growing together and apart.
okay, so a few days ago I was talking about this book to someone and I recalled it as a “sweet silly book about a loner shy old man and a bunch of tortoises”. The last time I read this book was waayyy back in sixth grade, in a galaxy far far away.
As a 23-year-old now, I reread this book today (i was stuck in a bookstore due to rain, no I am not complaining) and needless to say, I don't feel the same way about the book now.
Yes, I empathise with the protagonist and his silly adorkable way to win his neighbour over but the whole “lie, steal and deceive the one you love to win affection” as a romantic gesture is something I just can't condone. The whole cutsy “I'll be your slave forever if you help Alfie grow” is just problematic. And before you come yelling “it is for kidss! you lefty calm down, pffff”, no, it's 2019 and we really need to be teaching them better and honestly speaking there are a lot more good books out there (by Roald Dahl himself) that make for a more wholesome read. Also, if there is something I have learnt from the reading of exception authors is to never treat any genre or any audience lightly. Kids are just as serious audience to be respected as grown-ups so work for them should abide by the same standards.
Did I enjoy my hit of nostalgia? Yes, very much but also gave me an idea of how I have grown and how those ideas are better off changed.
a great read for anyone starting college or high school. Comprehensive, simple and easy to follow this book is a compilation of all the best study tips and advices.
A classic murder mystery close set in local town and a pure delight to read. Characters feel nostalgic and the setting is very exciting!
I'm not a fan of horror but boy, did I enjoy this book? Wonderful stories that will have to at the edge of your seat!
** a perfect book to read in times like these **
It's Day 8 of the self-quarantine journey and this book is the right kind of celebration of solitude, nature and universe that I needed.
It is a collection of musing by Mr. bond over years, encapsulating his love and wisdom on writing, flowers, mountains, solitude, love, friendship and all heartwarming things.
This book is a hardback version of “curling in a warm blanket with candles on while sipping hot chocolate with mellow music in the background”. It is calming - almost meditative.
I have few books in my collection that I call my “forever books”, the ones whose hard copy I would always cherish and keep around to reread. This is definitely one of it.
So let's wrap this whole virus situation quickly so I can go visit Mussorie, spend some time in the mountains, reread this gem, meet him and get it signed by him.