Book Review: Homage to Catalonia
March 16, 2024
This book provides the reader with a deeply personal account Orwell’s time as a soldier, which would radically influence his later works.
This book provides the reader with a deeply personal account Orwell’s time as a soldier, which would radically influence his later works.
An incredibly important collection of poignant essays which translate individual experiences within unimaginable circumstances.
The breadth of this book is so vast that it would seem impossible to condense it to just under 300 pages, yet somehow Hari does it.
An often frantic, regularly profound, and deeply heartbreaking coming of age memoir focuses on Hua and his friendship with Ken.
Written by the pioneer of the newly-coined ‘trap feminism’, Sesali Bowen, this book tells her lived experience as a fat, black, queer women.
Feral gives the layman like me the tools to better understand our screwed-up systems and how to solve them.
Ypi’s unique style of writing makes for an entertaining read, that conveys the power of indoctrination in an Albania dominated by Marxism.
There’s some pretty dark stuff in here, but the reader is left with hope and pride for the author’s journey.
At the height of imperial naval exploits in the 18th century, ‘The Wager’ sets off for Cape Horn as part of a fleet of British warships
It is fresh and refreshing writing on so many levels. I loved the blend of memoir, history and alpine adventure
Gladwell writes with so much empathy and compassion, yet fiercely challenges the way we approach strangers and our conversations with them.
Chelsea writes her life story in an easy-to-read, straight-up way that doesn’t cut corners or make excuses.
There’s a deep appreciation of the cuisines represented, but she’s not afraid to add unconventional twists in the pursuit of flavour.
Sandel writes a compelling and intelligent critique, asking readers to consider the consequences of current systems…
Many of these essays are ones I’ll want to return to often. This is a thought-provoking, engaging, big-hearted book.
A gorgeous and eye-opening read, and a great introduction to a big, diverse world of queer art from decades past…
Loewenstein’s thorough care in putting this book together cements it as a powerful addition to geo-political literature.
A fascinating, urgent, and at times horrifying investigation into the complexity of the ocean and the terrible human and environmental costs
Feldman crafts an enthralling and captivating story with her lyrical writing. Unorthodox is a fascinating looking-glass into religion…
The reader feels as though they themself are sitting down with these women over a cup of tea to listen to their stories.