A short horror book review for Halloween! And what better way to start it then with a not well known Halloween classic! I mean, it's called the scariest horror story written by Stephen King himself. And it sure is that, I just wished it was written in modern prose instead of old Victorian english. Summary: … Continue reading The Great God Pan – A Short Horror Classic
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Princess Sultana’s Circle – Women with Women for Women
The last of the official trilogy. There are still two books that have come out since. Summary: Princess Sultana realises that she is powerless with her failings to do more than she has to for the rights of women in Saudi Arabia. As Ramadan comes she deems to do better. With her daughter Maha the … Continue reading Princess Sultana’s Circle – Women with Women for Women
Princess Sultana’s Daughters – To The Extreme
Having read the first book I immediately started on the second. And oh boy, this one goes dark and in to real dark territory. More than the first one, in my opinion. Summary: In the early 90s Sultana's daughters grow in to teenagers with heated views of what they want from life. The eldest Maha … Continue reading Princess Sultana’s Daughters – To The Extreme
Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia – Need I say More…
This was a book I had wanted to get my hands on for a while. When suddenly I found it in a thrift store with a bargain price of a few Euros. How lucky was I! And it was worth it. Summary: Sultana (not her real name of course) lives in luxury in Saudi Arabia … Continue reading Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia – Need I say More…
Tapestry of Bronze: Jocasta: The Mother-Wife of Oedipus – Life of The Cursed in Love
We all know the tragic tale of Oedipus, it has been made in to plays in ancient times and in the present. Heck! Freud named a complex after him and in true character to the ancient greek stories this is a tale both of misery and happiness with a squick factor. Summary: Jocasta is to … Continue reading Tapestry of Bronze: Jocasta: The Mother-Wife of Oedipus – Life of The Cursed in Love
Harlequin/Mills & Boon: Least Likely To Marry a Duke – Oh the Anticipation!
Who knew ASDA was a good place to find books? And for cheap? And where I found my first romance novel and read it on the plane before finishing it at home. I've been aware of Mills & Boon of the Harlequin romance novel publishing company for a while, but never have seen their books … Continue reading Harlequin/Mills & Boon: Least Likely To Marry a Duke – Oh the Anticipation!
Tapestry of Bronze: The Niobe Trilogy – Myth in the Making
Rarely have I come across a book trilogy that I love so much. I love ancient greek myths and the Bronze Age because it was the time many of the myths and legends were happening. But what sets this series apart from all the others is that the power of the gods is complicated and … Continue reading Tapestry of Bronze: The Niobe Trilogy – Myth in the Making
The Pig Keeper’s Assistant: A Steampunk Short Story – Snappy and Sweet
This is a short story that I found on Amazon.com and read on Kindle. It looked appealing from the sample reading I read and thought it would be interesting to read and it was dirt cheap for the value of the writing presented. Retelling the story of The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen this reworking … Continue reading The Pig Keeper’s Assistant: A Steampunk Short Story – Snappy and Sweet
Demi-Gods – Mortal Lives, Immortal Attraction
I picked up this book at my local bookstore because it caught my eye. I saw that it had won a prize and the cover was reminiscent of the 1950s, looking back at the synopsis it seemed interesting enough and so I bought it. It was a whim buy and I am glad I did … Continue reading Demi-Gods – Mortal Lives, Immortal Attraction
Circe – Beautiful, but Predictable
I was finally able to read Madeline Millers new book Circe. I have been a fan of hers since I read her debut novel The Song of Achilles that was critically praised and has since become a fan favourite. Circe has been critically praised as well, though the reception by fans has been more lukewarm. … Continue reading Circe – Beautiful, but Predictable
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