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The Book of Chameleons – José Eduardo Agualusa

Posted by: rickopoo

This book was a very interesting read once again, and was a complete opposite of what we read last week with “Money to Burn” – which I personally really loved, so the bar was set high this week. Although it had themes of memory, dreams, which we have seen before, it took on another perspective […] read full post >>
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Posted by: simi2525

Well here he is. This is Jeeto, my beautiful, intelligent, sassy gecko. He is turning ten this year, but he has never uttered a single word to me before. I accept our non-verbal relationship and I think we mutually enjoy his walks along my arm. Now to dive into this week’s novel “The Book of […] read full post >>
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jealous of Felix, I want an Eulálio

Posted by: amryn

This book was a short read, I think it touches on the topic of identity and illusions. The story follows the friendship of Felix and his surprising houseguest Eulálio. I envy Felix because I have actually dreamt about this specific scenario, talking to my animal sidekick is insane and I need this to happen to […] read full post >>
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The Book of Chameleons – Dreams and False Realities

Posted by: Arissa Naumann

Hi everyone, this week I read “The Book of Chameleons”. I really enjoyed this book, it might be my favourite so far. I liked how the book consisted of very short chapters and the lighthearted beginning leading to a darker twist towards the end. As a ki... read full post >>
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The Book of Chameleons – Dreams and False Realities

Posted by: Arissa Naumann

Hi everyone, this week I read “The Book of Chameleons”. I really enjoyed this book, it might be my favourite so far. I liked how the book consisted of very short chapters and the lighthearted beginning leading to a darker twist towards the end. As a ki... read full post >>
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“Death with Interruptions” by José Saramago

Posted by: Fiona W

Welcome to my ninth blog! This week I read "Death with Interruptions" by José Saramago."Death with Interruptions" is undoubtedly a novel that has left an indelible mark on me. From its captivating premise to its profound exploration of life's complexit... read full post >>
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“Death with Interruptions” by José Saramago

Posted by: Fiona W

Welcome to my ninth blog! This week I read "Death with Interruptions" by José Saramago."Death with Interruptions" is undoubtedly a novel that has left an indelible mark on me. From its captivating premise to its profound exploration of life's complexit... read full post >>
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The Book of Chameleons- Truth, Identity and the Impacts of History

Posted by: nulanows

Hi everyone! This week I read “The Book of Chameleons” by José Eduardo Agualusa.  I am going to be very honest and say that I did not enjoy this book, mainly because I found it difficult to follow and mildly uninteresting. However, this book discusses important themes of identity, truth and historical impact. It also […] read full post >>
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Am I The Chameleon ?

Posted by: Jivan Cheema

Hi everyone!!  I hope you all had a good weekend:) We are so close to being done with this semester, that’s wild HAHA only a couple books to go!! This week I read José Eduardo Agualusa’s The Book of Chameleons. Not going to lie I felt super lost reading this book, I’m not sure if […] read full post >>
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Saramago; The feminist text we didn’t know we needed?

Posted by: Ava

This week’s reading of Jose Saramago’s Death With Interruptions definitely interrupted my daily thoughts. I listened to this book via the audiobook online as to appear mysterious listening to the philosophies of death while gazing at the various forms of … Continue reading read full post >>
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