Tag: book-review
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Book Review: How to Read a Book — Why Adler and Van Doren Still Matter
Hi friends, There are books that teach you facts, books that entertain, and then there are books that quietly change the way you approach knowledge itself. How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren falls firmly into the third category. First published in 1940 and updated in the 1970s, it has…
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Hunger by Knut Hamsun: A Fast-Paced Modern Classic
Hi friends,Next week, I revisit my Norwegian lessons—because I would like to begin exploring the literary heritage of Norway in its original language. To celebrate, I’m revisiting one of the most influential works of modern Norwegian literature: Knut Hamsun’s Hunger. Known in Norwegian as Sult (sometimes spelled “Zert” in older references), this short yet captivating…
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Book Review: The Collector, by John Fowles
An Enjoyable but Ultimately Shallow Exploration of Obsession and Power. Hi friends, John Fowles’ The Collector, first published in 1963, delves into the dark psychology of obsession and power dynamics through the story of Frederick Clegg, a lonely, socially awkward young man who kidnaps Miranda Grey, an art student, holding her captive in his basement. Told…
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Book review: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport
After a busy period of family trips and moving, I delved into Cal Newport’s “Slow Productivity” and found it a refreshing approach. By prioritizing focus and quality over speed, it offers sustainable success and fulfillment.
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Book review: The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem: When Sci-Fi Gets Real (and a Little Terrifying) Hi friends, Fans of mind-bending science fiction – like me – are potentially in for a treat! Netflix is gearing up to release its adaptation of Liu Cixin’s award winning novel, “The Three-Body Problem,” – which I expect in the world of nerd is…
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