Month: October 2017
In Defense Of Ebook Readers
Anyone who has ever loved a book is pretty much aware of how sensory the reading experience can be. As you try to make sense of the printed word, you also feel the texture of the paper and smell the pages. All this, as your ears pay attention to the sound of each page turn,
‘The Vegetarian’ By Han Kang [Book Review]
This novella has three parts: “The Vegetarian,” “Mongolian Mark,” and “Flaming Trees.” “The Vegetarian” focuses on Yong-hye, who decides to stop eating meat after having a nightmare. Her husband finds this sudden dietary change weird and even gets mad at her for her decision. He tries to get his in-laws involved, hoping this will change
‘Wonder Boys’ By Michael Chabon [Book Review]
This novel is so close to my heart. Besides the fact that it’s a book by Michael Chabon, an author I’ve been obsessed with these past few years, its story also focuses on a writer who, for seven years, has been trying to finish his latest novel. I have to admit, though, that this protagonist