“The Orphan Master’s Son” is a novel by Adam Johnson that tells the story of Pak Jun Do, a young man who lives in North Korea. The novel is a work of fiction, but it provides a unique insight into life in one of the world’s most secretive and oppressive regimes. The novel is an …
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Orhan Pamuk’s “The Museum of Innocence” is a captivating novel that takes place in Istanbul between 1975 and 1984. The book tells the story of a wealthy businessman named Kemal and his love affair with a distant relative, Füsun. As the two fall deeper in love, Kemal becomes obsessed with Füsun and begins to collect …
“The Paper Menagerie” is a short story written by Ken Liu that has been widely praised for its allegorical elements. The story follows the life of Jack, a first-generation American son of a white American father and a Chinese immigrant mail-order bride mother. Throughout the story, Jack struggles to come to terms with his mixed …
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins is a contemporary fantasy/horror novel that has been captivating readers since its publication in 2015. The book tells the story of Carolyn, a young woman who is part of a group of orphaned children living under the care of a godlike man known as Father. The Library …
The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and isolation in a world where the majority of the earth’s surface is underwater. The story follows two main characters, North and Callanish, who are both Gracekeepers – individuals who are responsible for laying the dead to rest in the …
“The Housekeeper and the Professor” is a novel written by Yoko Ogawa, a contemporary Japanese author. The book is a work of literary fiction set in modern-day Japan, and it is loosely based on the book “The Man Who Loved Only Numbers,” a biography of the mathematician Paul Erdös. The story revolves around the relationship …
“The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August” by Claire North is a fascinating novel that explores the concept of rebirth and the impact of one’s choices on their future lives. The story follows Harry August, a Kalachakra, who is reborn every time he dies and retains the memories of his past lives. As he nears …
“The Longest Journey” by E.M. Forster is a novel that explores the themes of personal growth, love, and friendship. The story follows the life of Rickie Elliot, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Rickie’s life …
“The Mists of Avalon” is a historical fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley that explores the Arthurian legends from the perspective of female characters. The book follows Morgaine, a priestess fighting to preserve her Celtic religion in a country where Christianity threatens to destroy the pagan way of life. The novel is known for …
Davis Grubb’s “The Night of the Hunter” is a novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers with its allegorical themes. The story follows the murderous ex-convict Harry Powell, who poses as a prison chaplain and preys on the Harper family in search of hidden money. The novel explores themes …