Not for everyone, but definitely will make you feel things. If you read books because of comfort, then this is not for you, sorry. If you like to explore art through words, then stay for a treat. Artfully written, very meta, and it will leave you with a “WTF!!??” feeling that will linger for a couple weeks at least. Hate it or love it, you will have to read it to find out.
What the book club thought of it:
Honestly, no words are good enough to describe this masterpiece of a book. But heed my words, DO NOT READ IN PUBLIC unless you are comfortable with crying your eyes out in front of people.
The Names tells the story of Bear, Julian and Gordon. They are the same, but different. Each name tells the story of what destiny awaits you, depending on the name you are given.
What the book club thought about it:
This book is a trip. A trip the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, a trip to the Cultural Revolution, and a trip to the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism and inescapability of fate in stunningly rendered folklore.
What the book club thought about it:
One of the best books I’ve ever read in my life. In simple words: People are becoming trees. But the background talks about how society has driven us to be so tired, so done, that the best option is to change our very essence, transform our DNA to be able to become one with nature once again.
What the book club thought of this book:
This book reads as a novel but is, in fact, a real life story.
It explores all they ways a woman can be oppressed, harassed, diminished, erased. It deals with morality and justice, what actions are good or bad, depending if you are a man or a woman. A must read for the feminist struggle.
The Coin is a weird book. It will definitely make you feel uncomfortable. A perfect book for a book club, as it ignites great conversations.
From the point of view of a rich Palestinian woman living in New York, The Coin will drag you through her psyche. This book is a conversation between Her and the reader. weird, uncomfortable and amazingly written.
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