At first, I wasn’t sure how to approach this book. It feels like a crime thriller but also like a documentary. Yet, reading this was an interesting experience, and I love the themes of crime, rebellion, and the Shakespearean-esque tragic hero that I sa…
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At first, I wasn’t sure how to approach this book. It feels like a crime thriller but also like a documentary. Yet, reading this was an interesting experience, and I love the themes of crime, rebellion, and the Shakespearean-esque tragic hero that I sa…
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This book, although a bit confusing, was right up my alley, given that I’m a political science student. Reflecting on this reinforced preconceived notions about authoritarianism and totalitarian rule. The Trenchcoat was a particularl…
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This book, although a bit confusing, was right up my alley, given that I’m a political science student. Reflecting on this reinforced preconceived notions about authoritarianism and totalitarian rule. The Trenchcoat was a particularl…
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When I started reading this book, I was lost. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. It really took me a while to understand the mix of dialogue between the author and the story. Even the name Macabea is undefined, written by the author as she is writ…
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When I started reading this book, I was lost. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. It really took me a while to understand the mix of dialogue between the author and the story. Even the name Macabea is undefined, written by the author as she is writ…
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I guess I could start this blog off by mentioning how this was quite and enjoyable read, it seemed easier to digest than previous books, but there’s definitely a lot to unpack. One thing that particularly stood out to me while reading was Natalia’s per…
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I guess I could start this blog off by mentioning how this was quite and enjoyable read, it seemed easier to digest than previous books, but there’s definitely a lot to unpack. One thing that particularly stood out to me while reading was Natalia’s per…
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Honestly, reading this book makes me really uncomfortable. Especially with the relationship dynamic that Agostino has with his mother and how that relationship is convoluted and morphed into an eroticized figure. At some points in the book, I couldn’t …
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Honestly, reading this book makes me really uncomfortable. Especially with the relationship dynamic that Agostino has with his mother and how that relationship is convoluted and morphed into an eroticized figure. At some points in the book, I couldn’t …
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