Alessia reviewed Truman Capote's in Cold Blood by Justin St. Germain
Review of "Truman Capote's in Cold Blood" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Another masterful novel on the "Banality of Evil".
Another masterful novel on the "Banality of Evil".
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Leggevo un sacco. Poi ho avuto figli. I used to read a lot. Then, I had children.
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Alessia rated Salonica, City of Ghosts: 5 stars
Alessia rated Dotter of Her Father's Eyes: 4 stars
Dotter of Her Father's Eyes by Mary M. Talbot
Dotter of Her Father's Eyes is a 2012 graphic novel written by Mary M. Talbot with artwork by her husband, …
Alessia reviewed My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent older cousin, Ambrose. …
Review of 'My Cousin Rachel' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Is this a crime story or a romance? And does anything happen, at all? Nevertheless, it will be difficult to tear yourself away from this book.
Alessia reviewed The House That Groaned by Karrie Fransman
Review of 'The House That Groaned' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
An original grotesque story (but after living in shared houses in London I would say that it may be not too far from reality) that was cut a bit too short. But the hamster-style cheeks, really?
Alessia rated Last train to Istanbul: 3 stars
Ayşe Kulin: Last train to Istanbul (2013, Amazon Crossing)
Last train to Istanbul by Ayşe Kulin
Turkey has long been a safe haven for Jews, marriage between a high-ranking Muslim girl and a Jewish boy is …
Alessia reviewed The quiche of death by M. C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin Mysteries -- [Book 1])
Review of 'The quiche of death' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A lightweight and rather trivial mystery, yet the unlikeable lead character of Agatha Raisin is so likeable that makes it worth reading. Perfect when you want to forget the heavy daily matters and immerse yourself in something definitely frivolous.
A lightweight and rather trivial mystery, yet the unlikeable lead character of Agatha Raisin is so likeable that makes it worth reading. Perfect when you want to forget the heavy daily matters and immerse yourself in something definitely frivolous.
Alessia rated The life and loves of a She-devil: 3 stars
Alessia rated All Quiet on the Western Front: 5 stars
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
This edition is in Hebrew. Youthful, enthusiastic, they become soldiers. But despite what they have learned, they break into pieces …
Alessia rated Prisoners of geography: 4 stars
Prisoners of geography by Tim Marshall
All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to understand world …
Alessia rated Se non ora, quando?.: 5 stars
Primo Levi: Se non ora, quando?. (Italian language, 1992, Einaudi)
Se non ora, quando?. by Primo Levi (Einaudi Tascabili -- 96)
Review of 'Novel on Yellow Paper, or Work It Out for Yourself' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
A more honest title would be "Stream of Consciousness on Yellow Paper".
A more honest title would be "Stream of Consciousness on Yellow Paper".
Alessia reviewed The heart goes last by Margaret Atwood
"Stan and Charmaine are a married couple trying to stay afloat in the midst of …
Review of 'The heart goes last' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
An expected Atwood's dystopian future evolving in a picaresque adventure - with a cutting edge knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.
An expected Atwood's dystopian future evolving in a picaresque adventure - with a cutting edge knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.
Alessia rated Foundation (Foundation #1): 4 stars
Foundation (Foundation #1) by Isaac Asimov
One of the great masterworks of science fiction, the Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are unsurpassed for their unique blend …
