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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
Exploring the Mystical Beauty of Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali. Content Warning.
Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated poet from Bengal, crafted a literary gem that transcends the boundaries of time and culture: Gitanjali. This revered collection of poems, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, delves into the realms of mysticism, nature's splendor, human compassion, mortality's acceptance, and love's profound essence. Through simple yet profound verses, Tagore invites readers on an enchanting journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, unveiling the mystic beauty that lies within the pages of Gitanjali.
By Avhishek Agarwal2 years ago in BookClub
Life in modern Egypt during the era of President Sisi . Content Warning.
During his presidency, President Sisi addressed many important issues and challenges facing the Egyptian people. He began by focusing on improving the economic conditions through the implementation of comprehensive development programs, such as infrastructure projects, agricultural development, and enhancing foreign investments. He also took measures to combat corruption and improve the investment climate in the country.
By peter fathi2 years ago in BookClub
What I Read: January 2024
2024 started with a bang for me. From home maintenance emergencies to unexpected dental procedures, it was a month of great transformation, and also of great stress. Managing stress has always been difficult for me, but as I enter my thirties I am learning different ways to cope with the stresses in life that are inevitable, instead of simply ignoring them the way I did in my twenties. One of those coping mechanisms has been escapism through reading. And as the stresses in January were plentiful, so were the books.
By Alys Revna2 years ago in BookClub
The True Tragedy of Mr Wickham
In Pride and Prejudice, Mr Wickham's story genuinely is a tragic one, but it's a tragedy of his own making. George Wickham had every advantage in life, far above his station. Honestly, he was given significantly above even what might be expected to be given to the godchild of a gentleman. All he had to do, in order to be set for life, was put in a bit of hard work, and then avoid running up debts beyond his income.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in BookClub
The Forgotten Door
Nobody in the small town of Oak Grove, nestled in the heart of the misty mountains, ever talked about the mysterious door. It stood in plain sight, yet somehow remained unnoticed by everyone except young Amelia, a curious girl with a wild imagination.
By Isaac Conto2 years ago in BookClub
The Song of the Wind. Content Warning.
In the coastal town of Seabreeze, where the salty breeze danced through cobblestone streets, lived a young woman named Clara. She had always been captivated by the rhythmic melody of the wind that whispered through the town's ancient willow trees. Little did she know that this wind carried more than just a tune—it held the secrets of connection and renewal.
By Client Ngobeni2 years ago in BookClub
A Winter's Tale
Amidst the cold winter winds that choked the silence of the forest depths, a lone wolf treaded quietly. Beneath the snow, it sought to erase its trail, for solitude was its only companion. It harbored no desire to join the packs, to mingle with others of its kind. The pains and wounds of its past always held it back. This unnamed wolf wandered the woods like a ghost, a specter of solitude.
By ~ Mikail ~ 2 years ago in BookClub
"The Entrepreneur's Gamble". Content Warning.
In the bustling city of Metropolis, where dreams soared as high as skyscrapers, lived a determined young entrepreneur named Alex Turner. Armed with a vision and an unwavering spirit, Alex embarked on a journey to establish a business empire from the ground up.
By Sumit and anu2 years ago in BookClub
