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Adam Burgess
1984 by George Orwell Final Verdict: 4.0 out of 4.0 YTD: 43 Plot/Story: 4 – Plot/Story is interesting/believable and impactful (socially, academically, etc.) In the country of Oceania, Big Brother is always watching. Even the tiniest twitch in one’s face or a blink of… Continue Reading “Review: 1984 by George Orwell”
The Magician King by Lev Grossman Final Verdict: 3.25 out of 4.0 YTD: 42 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. The Magician King is the sequel to Grossman’s 2009 novel, The Magicians (my review can be found here). Quentin Coldwater and the… Continue Reading “Review: The Magician King by Lev Grossman”
The Library of Shadows by Mikkel Birkegaard Final Verdict: 2.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 41 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. The Library of Shadows by Mikkel Birkegaard is a supernatural mystery thriller, written especially for book lovers. John Campelli, a promising young lawyer… Continue Reading “Review: The Library of Shadows by Mikkel Birkegaard”
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Final Verdict: 3.50 out of 4.0 YTD: 40 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens is considered to be his most autobiographical work. As such, one would expect a certain amount of realism… Continue Reading “Review: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens”
The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan Final Verdict: 3.5 out of 4.0 YTD: 38 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. It is hard to decide just what to say about David Levithan’s The Lover’s Dictionary, other than it is a unique, delightful,… Continue Reading “Review: The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan”
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