Review
Book Review: The Sisterhood by Katherine Bradley
In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you. Trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free. When Julia thinks she’s found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia’s past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we’d first imagined – and that overthrowing Big Brother might cost her everything – but if you have nothing left to lose then you don’t mind playing the game . . .
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Whispering Palms by Annette Leigh
The Whispering Palms is an accomplished read which has pace throughout. It tells the story of Andie Yates who is asked by a woman called Maureen Daniels to look for her daughter, Summer who has disappeared without trace. Andie is an investigator with previous police experience and so you know that you are in the presence of someone who will pursue the truth until it is found.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
A Story with a Deep Impact
Book Stats: The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel published in 1991. Getting up early has a major advantage; you get to admire nature's beauty. The serenity of the morning nourishes your soul like no other. Knowing that I had time to spare before heading off to campus, I got comfortable on the bench in my backyard garden with a book in hand, surrounded by nature. Opening the book, I submerged myself into the world of letters and words, while nature provided a soothing backdrop. Here's my opinion on it.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Many Adventures of Donnie Malone by Paul E. Doutrich
The Many Adventures of Donnie Malone is just that: a book which describes the adventures of one man, mainly in aviation. However, that career and those adventures include the major wars of the last century, pilots being required to fight, and so, you have a war novel as well as one that charts the more personal struggles and triumphs of Donnie as an individual.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Farm by Randy O'Brien
There was much to like about this book. The action is set mainly on the farm where Mary Lou and Brother live, the older members of the Wright family with Mary Lou's daughters, Millie, Annie and Snaps, whose real name is Ginger. The novel focuses mainly on Snaps but we learn about the lives of the other characters throughout the narrative as well.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Sorrow’s Forest by Kaitlin Corvus
Sorrow’s Forest teems with beasts, some ugly, some beautiful, all unnatural. A ban restricts travel beneath her branches, existing for as long as Lakeview Township has, and most who disobey do not return. To win a bet, twelve-year-old Mackie King enters the forest, and in its depths, he discovers a boy-like devil. Then he steals him from the trees. In as little as an hour, the devil names himself Blue and fits seamlessly into the Kings’ life. No one seems to remember he wasn’t always there. Only Mackie knows the truth. Now, Mackie and Blue are grown, Queen Sorrow has awakened, and she wants her devil back. She’s willing to tear the town apart to reclaim him. Mackie has always been resourceful, but it will take every bit of ingenuity he and Blue possess to thwart Queen Sorrow and her minions, save the town, and free themselves from the shadow of the bittering forest.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Archipelagos by Geoffrey Philp
Archipelagos is the latest book of poetry from Geoffrey Philp. It is a profound exploration of the circumstances of history and the human condition. A multi-genre author, Philp honed his craft over many years. This book showcases that skill. His words seek to reclaim narratives that are often silenced by more dominant voices.
By Randy Baker2 years ago in BookClub
