Review of The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers Translated from the German text by John Brownjohn Reviewed by Fiza Pathan This book was a treat! It was so bookish and literary that it became one of the best books about books that I’ve read in my lifetime. This was the first time I picked a book written by Walter Moers, and I am so glad that I did it. The City of Dreaming … [Read more...] about Review of The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers
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Review of Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch
Review of Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch Reviewed by Fiza PathanThis book was an ‘epic read’ as my students would have said it. In my words, it was ‘superbly awesome.’ Herman Koch’s unputdownable book simply titled Summer House with Swimming Pool is a work of art. It’s dirty—but deep, it is poignant— but drifting, and it is disturbing, but exciting all the same. … [Read more...] about Review of Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch
Review of Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Review of Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah Reviewed by Fiza Pathan I actually reread this marvellous autobiography for a book club meeting and I am glad I did. The first time I read Adeline Yen Mah’s autobiography was when I was twelve years old way back in 2001. The story of the so called ‘unwanted Chinese daughter’ made me think of my own state in life, as the child who … [Read more...] about Review of Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24 – Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24 – Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Reviewed by Fiza Pathan Verdict: An exceptional book by a very talented author. Marvellous. I wanted to read this book for a long while, but I just kept putting it off until last week and I’m so happy that I’ve read this book which I claim to be one of my best reads of 2016. It’s a flawless book with suspense, … [Read more...] about Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24 – Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Review of Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel
Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel Reviewed by Fiza Pathan Verdict: " .... you will come out after reading the book a really empathetic person who redefines what the whole idea of hell means to you at your most lowest as well as at your best." To be truthful, I read this book before I picked up and read Life of Pi, and I’m glad I did that because this novel is a lighter … [Read more...] about Review of Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel