King Ludwig II comes off as a loner, a tortured soul who wants to live in a fairy tale and resents his station in life as a king with no kingdom
The Story of the Forest is a lively, thought-provoking and poignant exploration of diaspora and identity from the point of view of strong women
The City and Its Uncertain Walls has an intriguing concept, I don’t think it is too original but once you get into it the narrative starts making sense
The book effectively interweaves two compelling narratives: the making of the film and the rise of Pinot Noir in the United States
Blasco de Castiglione is now a professional soldier, in love with Violante, a beautiful nun-to-be, and with the Donna Gabriella who has captured his heart
Alaska by James A. Michener can be considered a bunch of loosely based novellas. Each with its own characters, drama, culture, history and story
This is an unusual book, mixing gore and philosophy that can become complicated, if not convoluted. It’s an interesting novel though
I especially enjoyed that Prague is also a character in this graphic novel, and sometimes steals the focus from Einstein, Kafka, and the skeleton
The Axeman’s Carnival tackles serious issues, however the story often is funny. Tama, the bird narrator, just interprets and does not judge
The story takes place in the late 1800s, it’s still relevant. Hatred & bigotry didn’t go away, and the liberal vs. conservative mindset is on prominent display
