Book Reviews

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Chaucer: A European Life Cover
Rating: 4/5

chaucer Review

Chaucer serves up laughs, wild characters, and clever stories. Sometimes the Middle English stumps me, but it’s worth it for the wit and weirdness. Grab a friend and read out loud—trust me, that’s where the magic happens.

Greatest Hits (Herald Classics) Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Greatest Hits Review

If you want stories that surprise, make you laugh, and leave you thinking, Ellison’s your guy. He goes weird, wise, and wild—sometimes all in one page. Not perfect, but never dull!

The Happy Ever After Playlist Cover
Rating: 4/5

The Happy Ever After Review

Tessa and Hardin's journey in 'After Ever Happy' is like riding a rollercoaster through love, drama, and unending surprises. I laughed, cried, and found myself cheering for these stubborn, yet endearing characters.

Mortal Engines 8 Book Collection Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Mortal Engines Review

Mortal Engines is like watching a city chase another city—wild and fun! The characters are messy and real, and the world is full of surprises. A bit confusing at times, but you’ll want to keep turning the pages.

Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Go Set a Watchman Review

Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' intertwines humor with serious themes. Scout's journey through racial and moral dilemmas reflects empathy and growth. While pacing is slow, its impact is profound.

Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War Cover
Rating: 4/5

Rogue Heroes Review

"Rogue Heroes" offers thrilling SAS tales, mixing humor, bravery, and reality. The writing is engaging but sometimes dense. Overall, a captivating read, blending historical accuracy with personal stories. Perfect for history buffs and adventure lovers. Just bring a glossary!

Nora Ephron at the Movies: A Visual Celebration of the Writer and Director Behind When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, and More Cover
Rating: 4/5

I Feel Bad About My Neck Review

Nora Ephron delivers humor and wit in her essays, tackling love, aging, and life’s challenges. Her keen observations spark laughter and reflection, but expect some repetition. Worth the read for Ephron fans and newcomers alike!

The Power of the Dog Cover
Rating: 3.8/5

The Power of the Dog Review

"The Power of the Dog" grabs you like a lasso from page one. With rich characters and jaw-dropping plot twists, it's a Western roller coaster. Just be patient with the pacing, it’s worth the ride!

Beloved cover
Rating: 4/5

Beloved Review

Morrison doesn’t make it easy, but her stories stick with you. Her books are like old shoes—tough to break in, but once you do, you never want to take them off.