An interesting book for children. The author wrote down questions (with answers) that children asked him about "science in life". Most of them were knAn interesting book for children. The author wrote down questions (with answers) that children asked him about "science in life". Most of them were known to me, but a few information were new.
I knew almost nothing about the history of South Korea. Reading it was fascinating, pure pleasure as a source of information. I am sure, the author diI knew almost nothing about the history of South Korea. Reading it was fascinating, pure pleasure as a source of information. I am sure, the author did deep research and showed perfect historical accuracy, as much as she was able.
The fictional plot was nice, too, but I have a few reservations. For example, the pace was sometimes fast, sometimes very slow. Don't get me wrong; it was interesting. And perhaps I did not grasp enough of their culture to understand the characters better.
I have been a fan of Nina Kenwood since 2019 and her debut It Sounded Better in My Head. She has written only three books so far, but I like that she I have been a fan of Nina Kenwood since 2019 and her debut It Sounded Better in My Head. She has written only three books so far, but I like that she takes the time to write them. I find it refreshing that she isn't overwhelming a reader with e.g. sex scenes, complicated backgrounds, or angsty drama. She finds a balance between an enjoyable romance and a believable story. And, what is sadly increasingly rare in the genre, she just gave me enough understanding of the character's past without unnecessarily adding another hundred pages with specifics.
Anna, Mac, and the other characters were like someone one knows. Whose life and decisions could have been ours. There were lovely encounters, funny moments, and interesting twists. I loved how it evolved....more
It wasn't a great ending of the series. I hoped for more, not sure for what, but it was the worst part of the series. It was still a good novel, just It wasn't a great ending of the series. I hoped for more, not sure for what, but it was the worst part of the series. It was still a good novel, just not as satisfying (especially the second half of the book)....more
I needed it to remember why I appreciate Penny Reid so much. Her latest books (since the Knitting in the CitI didn't know how much I needed this book.
I needed it to remember why I appreciate Penny Reid so much. Her latest books (since the Knitting in the City and Winston Brother series - the original ones) were enjoyable, but none of them was a "wow" to me.
I needed it to regain faith in the genre, modern romance with wit and a deeper topic, where characters develop, where is a bit of action, some swoony moments, and something to think through.
I have big hopes and anxieties about Ava and Des' story. So big, that the ebook waited for me since its premiere on my Kindle. I was afraid I would be disappointed. But I wasn't, far from it. Penny Reid gave me the story that I fell in love with, that we, fans of the above-mentioned series, deserved. The author managed perfectly the characters in the background (not overwhelming with old friends, but also not writing like they were not important). And those few talks between Des and Quinn - simply perfection.
I could praise here how brilliantly Penny Reid captured (again) mental illness. How wonderfully she created an enjoyable and mature love story. How funny were some scenes, how much fun I had. But I won't. You read it, and I will dream thinking of it ;-)...more
I thought it would be some kind of a call to not eat eggs, meat, etc. but it was a tale about prejudice, unfairness of life, segregation,A nice story.
I thought it would be some kind of a call to not eat eggs, meat, etc. but it was a tale about prejudice, unfairness of life, segregation, and also a bit about freedom, love, and parenthood. It can be inspirational, and did capture my attention, yet, there was no "wow"....more
A great reportage/literary journalism about crime and punishment and about the power of media manipulation and social hysteria. Wojciech Tochman used A great reportage/literary journalism about crime and punishment and about the power of media manipulation and social hysteria. Wojciech Tochman used mostly Lidia Ostałowska's work about the topic. Her materials, interviews, and observations. I will have to check her books someday.
Yet, personally, the parts about Ostałowska disrupted the flow and muddled my interest.
Still, it is always a pleasure to pick Tochman's book, although the topics of his stories aren't pleasurable.
Well-research and deeply considered analysis (by an author who feels like a part of the institution).
The Polish Catholic Church has looked very bad foWell-research and deeply considered analysis (by an author who feels like a part of the institution).
The Polish Catholic Church has looked very bad for many years, to tell it mildly. Ignacy Dutkiewicz proved why it is so. There isn't an easy answer, that allows to easily make changes. The corruption and distortion of ideals are so deep they will require many years of hard work and fundamental changes. Personally, I am not even sure if it is worth it.