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“The Guest List” by Lucy Foley | Reading Journal #8 (with spoilers)
21.09.25 Sunday A very pompous wedding on the island that is detached from the Irish mainland. I expect the vibe of “The Menu” movie and Agatha Christie’s novels. I’m trying to catch little details, though I’m not sure if that will help to solve the crime. Are those kinds of books about the crime itself, Continue reading
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“The Chrysalids” by John Wyndham (with spoilers)
This is a timeless gem of sci-fi. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world that fears differences and deviations. It explores powerful themes of intolerance, evolution, religion, and the questioning of societal norms, all through the perspective of David Strorm, a boy who grows into a responsible and courageous young man before our eyes. Continue reading
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April TBR & YouTube channel debut
Today I find myself at the intersection of new beginnings. Last week marked the launch of a journey I’ve been postponing for years — I finally started my very own YouTube channel. This decision was fueled by a passion for adventures, a love for books, and a desire to connect with like-minded individuals across the Continue reading
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Reading Journal #1
13.08.2023 Sunday It is Sunday. A good day as any other to start something. Here I am, starting to write my day-to-day reading journal. I like reading journals of other people. One of the latest I’ve started to read were the diaries of Alan Rickman (“Madly, Deeply”). It was hard to make much sense of Continue reading
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