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The Bonfire of the Vanities Book Review

Tom Wolfe
Wolfe expertly lets the reader worm their way into the minds of a constellation of characters in 1980s New York, all spinning around a pivotal event steeped in lies and prejudice. Enthralling. If only non-white, non-male characters had more of a central role.

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Paris France Book Review

Gertrude Stein
Entertaining, but neither a compelling narrative nor a compelling analysis of Parisian society. Reads very much like an old woman prattling on about her life.

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Moominpappa at Sea Book Review

Tove Jansson
A beautiful, imaginative, gentle exploration into the unknown. A touch of magic realism gives a sense of unpredictability, but it never feels outlandish.

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Cent ans de solitude Book Review

Gabriel García Márquez
The huge cast of characters and rapid-fire plot made this book extremely difficult to follow. It might have been an enjoyable read if it was half the length.

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