Category: historical fiction
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Book Review: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
I see what F. Scott Fitzgerald was trying to do. I understand what he was trying to say. I even understand the draw. What I don’t understand is why this book is so hyped and revered as the ultimate piece of classic literature. It wasn’t bad at all, but I found it incredibly average…
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Book Review: Library of Forbidden Books by Mario Escobar
For some reason, I thought I’d read more of Mario Escobar’s books, but this is only my second. I remember Auschwitz Lullaby fondly, and I have The Teacher of Warsaw sitting on my bookshelf, but I digress. I was excited to get the opportunity to read his newest release!…
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Book Review: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir by R.A. Dick
This book has casually been on my radar for several years. One of my best friends loves the old television series based on it and has spoken fondly of it. I haven’t gotten around to the series, but I figured I’d go ahead and pick up the book…
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Book Review: Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky
Perhaps more interesting than this book itself is the story behind it. Before Irène Némirovsky’s had the chance to complete five planned parts of Suite Française, she was taken by the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz, where she died shortly after. Before her murder, she was able to complete the first two parts of the book…
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Top 5: Books I Read in 2025 (Fiction)
Better late than never, right? I don’t know how a weeklong flu back in January threw me so off kilter for the entire first half of the year, but here we are. I’ve been struggling to keep up with writing my reviews as I finish a book, meaning I typically have to marathon it when…
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Book Review: The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
Anyone who has been following my reviews understands my complicated relationship with the fantasy genre. Outside of the Chronicles of Narnia and One Piece, I have finally found a fantasy book that has completely captured my attention…
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Book Review: The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
In 1988, we meet Frank, a lonely vinyl shop owner. He has a knack for matching people with the right piece of music. Although deeply attuned to the emotional needs of others, he prefers to keep his distance. Even more so, he wants to keep CDs far away from his shop…
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Book Review: Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris
Like The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka’s Journey is based on a true story. It’s been a long time since I’ve read the first book, but from what I remember, this felt like a good continuation…
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Book Review: Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
How have I gone so long without this classic in my life? It’s been a while since I’ve read something so poignant and deeply human. I had high expectations going into this, and those expectations were exceeded…
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Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
This is a classic that I have been wanting to read for years, but for some reason (as usual), I kept putting it off. I wouldn’t say that I was intimidated by it, but I did feel like there was no way it could live up to my expectations. While not quite what I imagined…