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A guide on how to cram every known stereotype in one single book

Motherland by G.D. Abson

June 24, 2018 by postcardsandbooks Leave a Comment

When my bookclub chose a thriller taking place in Russia for the month of June, I was ecstatic. I am a big fan of crime procedurals and I love Saint Petersburg, so I was sold – until I realized it was actually written by a Brit. Now, I’m not saying people cannot write books in whichever culture they’d wish to, I was just apprehensive because when you tackle something like this, you better do a superb job of it – otherwise it will feel like […]

A magical unresolution to refugee realities

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

February 21, 2018 by postcardsandbooks Leave a Comment

Another great pick from my Internations bookclub, Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West left me with seriously mixed feelings. On the one hand, I love books that make me question my own paradigms and face my short comings, and this book has definitely scored high points in this category. I also enjoyed the way the author escapes from the commonplace formula of boy meets girl – boy falls in love with girl – they overcome difficulties of their own doing and live happily ever after. Nothing of the sort […]

Murder, intrigue and the London tube

I See You by Clare Mackintosh

January 16, 2018 by postcardsandbooks 2 Comments

I was very happy when the first pick of my bookclub for 2018 was a mystery novel, which tends to be a genre of fiction I quite enjoy. I haven’t read Clare Mackintosh’s first novel, which was apparently very successful, so I didn’t approach this novel with too many expectations. This books folows 2 main characters: Firstly, we have Zoey, a 40-year-old mother of 2 who one day sees her picture in the newspaper advertising unspecified services amongst ads of the phone-sex variety, and subsequently […]

Another lukewarm Sherlock Holmes adventure

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Stephen Fry

April 10, 2017 by postcardsandbooks Leave a Comment

As I slowly continue to work my way through the complete works of the world’s most famous detective through the hands of his creator, I find myself kind of grateful that so many others have attempted to capture his essence in so many different means. I say that because I have loved all Sherlock Holmes related entertainment for so long, and I’d never want to give it up. But if I’d started out with the original books, I would have certainly never wanted to keep […]

Look, it’s hell, 40 ways! – Take your pick.

Sum: Forty tales from the afterlives by David Eagleman

April 8, 2017 by postcardsandbooks Leave a Comment

This book was a bit of an unexpected surprise. Also, it’s been over a month since I’ve finished it, so I apologize if I get a little hazy on the details. This is a fiction book, with short 1-2 page stories detailing theories of what the afterlive could be. Some could be possible, most are just supposed to be entertaining. Although the author keeps mentioning God, it is not ever religious in any way shape or form – he is just naming whoever wouls have […]

BlackRaven on “A sound can move anything if it’s strong enough.”And PS: What are the odds I posted my review of this a year ago yesterday and you posted yours today? :) :)
BlackRaven on “A sound can move anything if it’s strong enough.”I really liked this book. Her other book, Chained also has some lovely moments (and not so lovely) about the treatment of elephants. Plus, if...
Siege on Clicks ‘Publish’, backs off slowly.That’s a great one, too! And yes, same 😁
narfna on Clicks ‘Publish’, backs off slowly.I have read that! I also like "The Bang and the Clatter" by that same author; it's a baseball AU. There are a couple of...
andtheIToldYouSos on A Gut-Churning Good TimeI recommend the audio book; the narrator is having a very good time with some very gross stuff!

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