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Chenyu J rated The Reckonings: 4 stars
Chenyu J rated The Reckonings: 5 stars
Chenyu J finished reading The Black Prince (Vintage Classics) by Iris Murdoch
Barnes & Noble edition of original 1932 book.
Chenyu J rated The Black Prince (Vintage Classics): 5 stars
The Black Prince (Vintage Classics) by Iris Murdoch
Barnes & Noble edition of original 1932 book.
Chenyu J commented on Gather together in my name by Maya Angelou
Powerful story and compelling storytelling! one of the things that strikes me the most is the self-respect Maya Angelou had for herself in the world where black women were utterly marginalized. She knew who she was, and she walked with her head up, no matter what. That is simply transcendently awe-striking and inspiring
Chenyu J finished reading Gather together in my name by Maya Angelou
Chenyu J rated Gather together in my name: 5 stars
Chenyu J finished reading Bel Canto (P.S.) by Ann Patchett
I've several books by Patchett and have a mixing feeling for her books. But woah, this was such a disappointment; in part because it has been so hyped, and I had such high hopes, especially after reading patron saint of liars.
Chenyu J rated Bel Canto (P.S.): 2 stars
Chenyu J finished reading The Lady Waiting by Magdalena Zyzak (ISBN 9780593542941)
One bright Los Angeles day, a young Polish émigré named Viva is driving along the …
The characters are just boring, egotistic, and stereotypical. The story has the potential to be great, but not the way it is told. The author keeps eluding that the book is told by the character when she is older and the world is quite different by then, but just no comments on that later on.
Chenyu J rated The Lady Waiting: 1 star
The Lady Waiting by Magdalena Zyzak (ISBN 9780593542941)
One bright Los Angeles day, a young Polish émigré named Viva is driving along the freeway when she’s flagged down …
Chenyu J commented on You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue
In 1519, Conquistador Hernán Cortés and his troops ride into the floating city of Tenoxtitlan …
one of the favorite read in 2024
Chenyu J finished reading You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue, Natasha Wimmer
In 1519, Conquistador Hernán Cortés and his troops ride into the floating city of Tenoxtitlan – today’s Mexico City – …
Chenyu J rated You Dreamed of Empires: 5 stars
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue, Natasha Wimmer
In 1519, Conquistador Hernán Cortés and his troops ride into the floating city of Tenoxtitlan – today’s Mexico City – …