pick4.5/5
The perspective of a livesuit solider, on the other side of an endless and timeless war.
I'm really enjoying this series. There are definitely a lot of horror elements to the series and the aliens.
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pick4.5/5
The perspective of a livesuit solider, on the other side of an endless and timeless war.
I'm really enjoying this series. There are definitely a lot of horror elements to the series and the aliens.
"Haste, fear of being labeled a coward, and personal emotions such as anger and hatred should never be permitted to adversely influence state and command decision making."
-Sun Tzu, "Art of War"
“These Olive Trees is far more than a picturebook about a refugee experience. It provides a distinct look into the resilience and culture of the Palestinian people.“ See the full review of this picturebook here: https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/xvii-1/8/
Starting a new buddy read with @Tanisha_A 🥰
I heard so much about this one- so happy I‘m finally getting to it!
“Gripping and emotionally devastating, the healing power of animal/human relationships shines through in this book, leaving readers with hope for Joseph‘s future.“ Read more about this historical fiction novel here: https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/xvii-2/9/
pickA very short volume that challenges our perceptions of those we think of as “the good side” in World War II. The nameless narrator is fighting alongside Dutch partisans and others when he leaves the unit and ends up at a large empty house. He settles in and German troops arrive to billet there. Eventually they leave and the unit he was with returns and the novel descends into a climax of violence. (Cont‘d in comments.)
pickHad this on the pile since it won the Women‘s Prize last year. One of those where the hype just put me off at the time. Well, that serves me right doesn‘t it!
I loved it. So sad, so real and a vivid reminder of the impact these ongoing conflicts bring to day to day lives.
Completed ☑️
