Jill Santopolo’s novel, “The Light We Lost,” is a heart-wrenching love story that spans over a decade and two different continents. The novel follows the lives of Lucy and Gabe, who meet on September 11, 2001, and fall in love. The story explores the challenges and choices they face as they navigate through their relationship. …
Types of Allegories
“The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” is a novel written by Aimee Bender that explores the life of a young girl named Rose Edelstein, who discovers that she can taste the emotions of the people who prepare her food. The story takes place in Los Angeles, California, where Rose lives with her family. As she …
Kafka on the Shore is a novel by Haruki Murakami that explores the themes of identity, destiny, and the power of memory. The book tells the story of Kafka Tamura, a 15-year-old boy who runs away from home to escape a curse that predicts he will murder his father and sleep with his mother and …
Arundhati Roy’s debut novel, “The God of Small Things,” is a poignant family drama that explores the complexities of love, loss, and societal expectations. Set in 1960s Kerala, India, the novel follows the lives of fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, as they navigate the strict “Love Laws” that govern their society. Roy’s lyrical prose and …
Good Omens is a novel written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett that was first published in 1990. The book is a comedic take on the end of the world, featuring an angel and a demon who team up to stop the apocalypse. The novel has gained a cult following over the years, and in …
Iain McGilchrist’s book, “The Master and His Emissary,” is a fascinating exploration of the human brain and its impact on Western culture. In this book, McGilchrist argues that the two hemispheres of the brain have distinct and often opposing functions, with the left hemisphere dominating modern Western thought. He suggests that this dominance has led …
John Fowles’ novel, “The Collector,” is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark depths of obsession and the consequences of unchecked desire. The novel follows the story of Frederick Clegg, a lonely and socially awkward man who becomes infatuated with Miranda Grey, a beautiful art student. After winning the lottery, Frederick kidnaps Miranda and …
Little, Big by John Crowley is a contemporary fantasy novel that won the World Fantasy Award in 1982. The story follows the journey of Smoky Barnable, a young man who travels by foot from the City to a place called Edgewood to marry Daily Alice Drinkwater, as was prophesied. It is a story of four …
“The Penelopiad” is a novella written by the acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood. Published in 2005, it is part of the Canongate Myth Series, where contemporary authors rewrite ancient myths. Atwood’s retelling of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” offers a feminist perspective, with Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, as the narrator. The novella is a …
“The Remains of the Day” is a novel written by Kazuo Ishiguro, a British author of Japanese descent. The book was published in 1989 and won the Booker Prize the same year. The novel tells the story of Stevens, a butler with a long record of service at Darlington Hall, a fictitious stately home near …