Book Reviews

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Milkman: A Novel Cover
Rating: 3.5/5

How to Change Review

Milkman is like hearing a wild story from your nosiest neighbor, if that neighbor lived in 1970s Belfast and was really into run-on sentences. It's weird, gripping, and not for people who want everything spelled out. I liked it.

A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

The World According to Garp Review

Irving’s books are a bag of nuts—quirky, surprising, and sometimes a little salty. His characters feel real, even when they’re oddballs. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and maybe even call your mom after reading.

The Great Gatsby cover
Rating: 3.5/5

The Great Gatsby Review

Gatsby throws wild parties but can’t buy real love. Daisy is charming and confusing. The whole gang is a mess, but it’s fun to watch them crash their fancy cars—and their hopes.

American Pastoral: American Trilogy 1 (Pulitzer Prize Winner) (Vintage International) Cover
Rating: 3.5/5

American Pastoral Review

Roth takes the American Dream, shakes it up, and spills it all over the floor. You’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe call your dad after reading. Not a light read, but boy, does it stick with you.

Anne Rice's Mayfair Chronicles: 3-Book Boxed Set: The Mayfair Witches, Lasher, and Taltos Cover
Rating: 4/5

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Chronicles Review

Anne Rice whips up a wild stew of witches, secrets, and spells in gloomy New Orleans. The drama had me gasping and, honestly, reaching for garlic just in case. Flawed characters and magic—what's not to love?

The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4/5

The Art of Racing in the Rain Review

Enzo the dog makes you laugh, cry, and question if your pet is judging your life choices. Racing, love, and dog wisdom everywhere. Bring tissues—unless you’re a robot, in which case, bring oil.

Chaucer: A European Life Cover
Rating: 4/5

Chaucer Review

Chaucer’s jokes made me snort-laugh, even when I didn’t get all the medieval slang. Some stories drag, but his wild cast of weirdos kept me hooked. This isn’t just old school—this is old school with style!

Greatest Hits (Herald Classics) Cover
Rating: 3.8/5

Greatest Hits Review

Ellison grabbed me from the first page with his weird mix of anger and wonder. Some stories made me laugh, others made me mad. Not every tale aged well, but man, the good ones stick with you.

The Happy Ever After Playlist Cover
Rating: 3.3/5

The Happy Ever After Playlist Review

After Ever Happy throws you on a wild rollercoaster of emotions. Tessa and Hardin argue, love, mess up, and somehow make you root for them—even when you want to toss the book across the room.