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“A Clockwork Orange”: The state calls its own violence law, but that of the individual – crime.

May 25, 2020March 12, 2024 by wintress

First published in 1962 – and written in just three weeks(!), according to the author – the story takes place in an English city from the near future. The narrator and protagonist is Alex, a fifteen-year-old leader of a gang. Through his eyes, we get led into the first part of the book, and namely … Continue reading “A Clockwork Orange”: The state calls its own violence law, but that of the individual – crime.

“Скелиг” – където мистичното и детското се срещат

March 26, 2020November 27, 2020 by wintress

От доста отдавна не бях чела книга на български, дори и в превод от друг език… както и книга за деца или пък за подрастващи. Признавам си – вкусът ми е изключително разнообразен, независимо дали става въпрос за някакъв вид изкуство като литературата или музиката, за мода или за ястия. Старая се и да не … Continue reading “Скелиг” – където мистичното и детското се срещат

“Fight Club” – I’ve broken the first rule.

March 15, 2020March 12, 2024 by wintress

If you have read the book or seen the film, you will know exactly what I am talking about. *wink* And if not? Well, sit down, then. It’s storytime… albeit a story told from an unreliable narrator (one of the tropes I find the most curious and interesting). From the very first page, we are … Continue reading “Fight Club” – I’ve broken the first rule.

“Charmcaster”: just what does Kellen’s life spiral into?

January 17, 2020March 22, 2020 by wintress

Is this the first review of 2020? Sure seems like it! – Though I do think it’ll be the only one for January, sadly. It’s exam time again, and for a while I’ll have to leave you with my rambles about ‘Charmcaster’ only. And oh boy, are there things I want to share with you … Continue reading “Charmcaster”: just what does Kellen’s life spiral into?

Bonus TBR!

January 17, 2020 by wintress

За “Children of virtue and vengeance” вече стана ясно. Но, както се оказа, освен нея си набелязах още книги, за които смятам да ви дърдоря. Не само, че надхвърлих броя на планираните за четене книжки от миналата година… а трупам и още! Сигурно съм луда. Но пък какво е животът без малко лудост? Без да … Continue reading Bonus TBR!

2020 Reading List!

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by wintress

Имам блога от цяла една година! Направо сама се изненадах. И е оцелял въпреки цялата ми заетост със следване, писане, срещи с приятели, музика и рисуване и прочее безкрайност от хобита, която имам… невероятно! И така, тъй като миналата година се оказа успешна за писане на книжни рецензии, смятам да продължа и тази – разбира … Continue reading 2020 Reading List!

“Dear Amy” – a book I was too thrilled to plow through

December 31, 2019March 22, 2020 by wintress

Pun intended. Some people say, “leave the best for last”. Well, nope. That’s exactly NOT what I’ll be doing. And no, I am not going to be dropping a pile of harsh critics on this book, either. Simply put, I had to force myself through it; it wasn’t brilliant, but it wasn’t terrible, either. And … Continue reading “Dear Amy” – a book I was too *thrilled* to plow through

“Children of Blood and Bone”, or the adventure of bringing magic back

November 17, 2019 by wintress

Not gonna lie – you have definitely noticed what my literary tastes revolve around… or at least the bookish buffet for this year. Fantasy, mystery, some non-fiction and a thriller and a story told in letters – and there are two left, one more thriller and another fantasy. Buckle up, buttercups, because we’re off to … Continue reading “Children of Blood and Bone”, or the adventure of bringing magic back

“Celephaïs” – a journey into man’s imagination

October 18, 2019 by wintress

Been a while, hasn’t it? Why, allow me to excuse myself! Uni has started, and with it so has my business. But fear not! I will be trying to look up literary quotes and bookish photos when I lack the time for a review. And while I am relatively free… enjoy yourselves yet another Lovecraft … Continue reading “Celephaïs” – a journey into man’s imagination

“The Cats of Ulthar” – cats are not what our eyes make them seem

October 7, 2019 by wintress

Written around June 1920 and first published in November, our narrator spins a feline tale. Cats are much older than we believe, for in their blood runs the blood of the great Sphinx, and they notice things that escape human eyes. In the town of Ulthar an old couple lived, a couple who would take … Continue reading “The Cats of Ulthar” – cats are not what our eyes make them seem