Need a review on a classic piece of literature? The Sound and the Fury? Or maybe Lord of the Flies is more your style? These are my classic book reviews.
In 1940s Shanghai, young Jiazhi spends her days playing mahjong and drinking tea. But China is occupied by Japanese forces, and in wartime things are not what they seem.
Etsuko struggles to come to terms with the death of her husband. Moving in with her father-in-law only raises more concerns.
In their youth, Florentino and Fermina fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy doctor, Florentino is heartbroken, but he is still a romantic.
The Island of Doctor Moreau is a classic of early science fiction and remains one of Wells’ best-known books.
The story of a troubled individual following the troubled path of existentialism down a slippery hole.
A love affair breaks out between a man and his 12-year-old step-daughter. Bringing controversy from every direction, this is Lolita.
An existential novel dealing with the cruelties and improbabilities of the rational man.
The End of the Affair is an extraordinary book that deals with the emotions brought on by the feeling of love, and the falling out of love. These are two polarising emotions that can either drive us forward or halt us in our tracks.