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Death with interruptions: If we don’t start dying again we have no future
Posted by: Farahnaz
This book was really interesting to me in that it brought up conversations on how death is inherently linked to politics and that it brings value to the policies of politics. Saramago shows that death is what brings value as he highlights how starting with the queen evading her death led to bringing monarchy to […] read full post >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
“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 >>
“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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
