Literary Update

I have never been much of a 'dear diary' person, so blogging has proven to be bit of a chore; necessary evil nonetheless. So my objective for today's blog was to review a few books that I've read since my last book update;

1) My Cousin Rachel - A dark and brooding classic sure to leave you craving a warm blanket, in front of a stone-lined fireplace, with tea and crumpets. The author's command of the english language makes you feel as though you are an apparition watching the characters' tales unfold. Rachel's character is a mysterious and compelling individual allowing people to be open to interpret her actions in a variety of different ways.

2) Moby Dick- The Whale - A difficult classic that engages the reader, yet can also be quite dry at times. Hermann Melville's descriptions and vocabulary makes for a bit of a slower read than most, but a necessary read for any individual who enjoys classic and beautifully written novels.

3) Madam, Will You Talk? - A fun and short read that engages the reader and allows them to almost feel the wind in their hair as they speed down the curvy road in a convertable dodging the enemy and leaving little room to catch one's breath. A truly enjoyable and quick read.

4) Guns, Germs & Steel - A rather intense book whose author won a well-derserved Pulitzer Prize. The novel encapsulates why some human societies have evolved differently than others. Why the tribes of New Guinea vs. the states of the Americas have differentiated. How, the 'third-world' nations are no less intelligent than the developed nations, rather a matter of circumstance and environmental attributions. A dry yet interesting read for anyone willing to engage their academic side and expecting a roller coaster of both fascinating to putting an insomniac asleep.

Anyway, that concludes the update of my novel review. Goodnight and happy reading!

Ciar xoxo