Reading project, week ending 26 November 2023

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What have I read this week? It’s a little late, sorry.

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

This is a novel about a young woman named Rin, who escapes her life in a poor province and an upcoming marriage by excelling in the national examination and winning a place at a prestigious military school. I really loved this; the characters and the world-building are great and I was completely absorbed by the story. I would definitely read more by this author.

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Reading project, week ending 19 November 2023

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What have I read this week? It’s very late, sorry!

Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles

This is a novel about Will Darling, a bookshop owner who gets entangled with a criminal gang. I enjoyed this; I like the characters and the story is interesting. I would definitely read more by this author.

The Housing Lark by Sam Selvon

This is a novel about a group of West Indian immigrants to London who are trying to save up to buy a house together. I enjoyed this; it’s an interesting view on the immigrant experience. I would definitely read more by this author.

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Reading project, week ending 12 November 2023

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What have I read this week? It’s really late, sorry!

Black Panther: World of Wakanda by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Roxane Gay

This is a graphic novel collecting World of Wakanda numbers 1 to 6, about two members of the Dora Milaje and their relationship with each other. I didn’t really like this; I couldn’t really identify with the characters. I might read more by these authors.

She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

This is a fantasy novel about a nameless young woman in ancient China who takes on her dead brother’s name in order to save herself from extreme poverty. I really enjoyed this; I found the characters really interesting and the world was fascinating. I would definitely read more by this author.

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Reading project, week ending 29 October 2023

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What have I read this week? It’s super late, sorry!

The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde

This is a novel that takes place in two different time periods: one in 2017 when an elderly Norwegian woman sails from her childhood home to France and one in 2041 when a man and his daughter flee their home due to war and drought. I liked this; both the stories are very interesting and I liked the characters. I would definitely read more by this author.

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