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Save:A dazzling, paradox-filled defense of Christian belief - equal parts entertaining and thought-provoking, but best for readers ready for a wild, wordy ride through Chesterton’s unique mind.
THE ONLY POSSIBLE EXCUSE for this book is that it is an answer to a challenge. Even a bad shot is dignified when he accepts a duel. When some time ago I published a series of hasty but sincere papers,... - #2
Save:A classic work that rewards patient, curious readers - Fear and Trembling is a challenging but deeply rewarding meditation on faith, ethics, and the limits of human understanding. If you’re up for a philosophical adventure, this one’s worth the effort.
The ethical as such is the universal, and as the universal it applies to everyone, which from another angle means that it applies at all times. It rests immanent in itself, has nothing outside itself... - #3
Save:A short, sharp classic in satire - brilliant for history nerds, philosophy buffs, and anyone curious about human folly and hypocrisy, but it can be a slog without some context or patience for old-school humor.
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Save:Brilliantly written but deeply disturbing, "The Doloriad" isn't for everyone - but if you like your fiction dark, weird, and thought-provoking, it's hard to forget.
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Save:'Gertrude and Claudius' by John Updike is a reimagining of the events leading up to Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', focusing on the characters of Gertrude and Claudius. The novel is divided into three sections, exploring Gertrude's evolution from a young daughter to the wife of King Hamlet and eventually to the lover and wife of Claudius. Updike weaves together legends and historical references to create a rich backstory for these characters, providing a fresh perspective on the familiar tale.
The writing style in 'Gertrude and Claudius' is described as elegant, lyrical, and beautifully crafted. Updike's prose is praised for its rich language, vivid descriptions of settings, and well-developed characters. The novel spans different eras, reflecting the changes in language and action as the story progresses towards the events of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', showcasing Updike's virtuosic performance in reimagining familiar material.
THE KING was irate. His daughter, Gerutha, though but a plump sixteen, had voiced reluctance to marry the nobleman of his choice, Horwendil the Jute, a beefy warrior in every way suitable, if Jutes co... - #6
Save:A dazzling, demanding classic: come for the atmospheric storytelling and literary ambition, but be warned - it’s a tough, intricate read best suited for fans of challenging, nonlinear novels.
Santa María de Nieva rises up at the junction of the Nieva with the upper Marañón, two rivers that embrace the town and form its boundaries. Across the way, emerging from the Marañón are two islands t... - #7
Save:A dense, dazzling curiosity of a novel that’s as much about searching for truth as it is about telling stories - fascinating for the adventurous reader, but not an easy or light read.
My husband, Charlie Willett, disappeared from a psychiatric hospital in the Berkshires on January 7, 2012. I say disappeared because I don’t believe he’s dead, although that would be the reasonable co... - #8
Save:A slow-burning, cerebral sequel that rewards persistent fans of Cyteen and lovers of intricate, thoughtful science fiction - just be ready for a long, detail-heavy ride!
Union came out of the Company Wars with both territory and political integrity, not beholden to Earth or Alliance for either. The Treaty of Pell, which ended active hostilities between Union and Allia...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Cyteen ) - #9
Save:An essential - but seriously heavy - philosophical classic. Eye-opening for the adventurous reader, but not a casual pick-up. Bring patience, a dictionary, and maybe some coffee!
OUR inquiry has led us to the heart of being. But we have been brought to an impasse since we have not been able to establish the connection between the two regions of being which we have discovered.... A foundational and still-timely deep dive into how capitalism morphs into global power politics - challenging but rewarding if you want to understand the roots of today’s economic system.
The enormous growth of industry and the remarkably rapid process of concentration of production in ever-larger enterprises represent one of the most characteristic features of capitalism. Modern censu...
