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The Little Drummer Girl
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In this enthralling and thought-provoking novel of Middle Eastern intrigue, Charlie, a brilliant and...
Ross (3284 KP) rated Innervisions by Stevie Wonder in Music
Jul 6, 2020
Rolling Stone's 24th greatest album of all time
Brilliant intelligent and thought-provoking soul album. Higher Ground has to be one of the best feelgood soul songs, and Living for the City certainly becomes more topical once again with the discussions ongoing on systemic racism, being about a young black man arriving in New York for the first time, and quickly being arrested and imprisoned for accidentally walking down the wrong street and being approached by the wrong person.
Ross (3284 KP) rated London Calling by The Clash in Music
Jul 8, 2020
Rolling Stone's 8th greatest album of all time
Superb album. It is a bit of a shame that it is labelled as punk as that would put a lot of people off and make them miss out on such a wonderful masterpiece. This isn't "spit and middle finger" punk, it's political, thought-provoking and intelligent punk. For every London Calling, there is a Jimmy Jazz, for every Spanish Bombs there is a Train in Vain. Simply an awesome album.
Bill Gates recommended An American Marriage in Books (curated)
ClareR (5784 KP) rated Why Visit America in Books
Aug 23, 2020
I really do enjoy a good short story, and this book certainly delivers in spades on that count. Quirky, dark, thought provoking, touching on pretty much ALL the genres. All of the stories are about possible versions of the US, some are more positive than others. This is well worth a read, but be warned: it’s bizarre and offbeat, which is a big plus where I’m concerned.
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole who serialised this book.
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole who serialised this book.
Looking Beyond The Surface: Baring My Soul Since 1985 SECOND EDITION
Book
Looking Beyond the Surface is a collection of thought-provoking poems. This collection contains five...
poetry
Krees1986 (1 KP) rated A Spark Of Light in Books
Jul 8, 2019
A thought provoking book (1 more)
Looked at some difficult topics in typical Jodi style
Not her best but still a great read
As usual, I got this book as soon as it was released and begun reading it immediately. However, it took me longer than usual to complete, I can only put this down to me not enjoying it as much as her others.
That's not to say it isn't a great book, it is. It covers some very difficult topics and creates thought provoking moments as is typical of Jodi Picoult. However, I think I was less engaged with the characters than I usually am. I wasn't as invested in the outcomes. This could well be because the story travels back in time, so you begin by knowing the end, or it could just be that the characters weren't as likeable this time.
Saying that though, it is still a very good book and anyone who enjoys Jodi Picoult, or wants a good read, should read this.
That's not to say it isn't a great book, it is. It covers some very difficult topics and creates thought provoking moments as is typical of Jodi Picoult. However, I think I was less engaged with the characters than I usually am. I wasn't as invested in the outcomes. This could well be because the story travels back in time, so you begin by knowing the end, or it could just be that the characters weren't as likeable this time.
Saying that though, it is still a very good book and anyone who enjoys Jodi Picoult, or wants a good read, should read this.
Trish (4 KP) rated One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I'm not normally a short story reader. I chose this because I thought it would be a funny read that would work well as an audiobook. plus, I was swayed by the "guest" readers on the audiobook.
Not only did it make me laugh but it made me think! Some of the stories were very thought-provoking, which surprised me. I enjoyed it. A few of the stories dragged on and on. My favorites were those that came abruptly to an end. They made me laugh and pause to think, instead of spelling it all out.
I was not. B.J.Novak fan from television really so I wasn't predisposed to like this book. It was just enjoyable.
Not only did it make me laugh but it made me think! Some of the stories were very thought-provoking, which surprised me. I enjoyed it. A few of the stories dragged on and on. My favorites were those that came abruptly to an end. They made me laugh and pause to think, instead of spelling it all out.
I was not. B.J.Novak fan from television really so I wasn't predisposed to like this book. It was just enjoyable.
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated War-Torn Heart in Books
Feb 24, 2021
》A lovely story set in the 1940's. It is a unique story in that it focuses on the thoughts, actions and emotions of the people left state side. I thought it was an encouraging and thought provoking book, and it really didnt gloss over different aspects of being newly in love which I appreciated as it made the book more realistic than some :) . I truly enjoied reading this book even though at first I wasn't sure that i'd like it. I do recommend reading it, as it has a ver believable perspective. I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feed back, the opinions expressed within are my own.