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Diary of a Madman.
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Such a fresh and quirky take on life in the modern world. I loved how the protagonist switched the perspective and instead of feeling bad about not conforming to society's expectations from her, examined the expectations themselves as something strange and peculiar and, essentially, unhealthy. A quick and very enjoyable read.
It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.
The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…
I loved how it turned a cliched love story into something fresh. As a sober romantic, I love when books tip the scales toward the romantic, which the sober in me always keeps a close eye on and checks for false cords. This book did it really well and sent me back to the younger and more naive person I was years ago. It was a wonderful feeling.
LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2021 A Guardian Book of the Year
'The highest talent at work' Sebastian Barry
'Beautiful ... A masterpiece' Attitude
Poland, 1980. Shy, anxious Ludwik has been sent along with the rest of his university class to an agricultural camp. Here he meets Janusz - and together they spend a dreamlike summer falling in love.
But with summer over, the two are sent back to Warsaw. Confronted by the scrutiny, intolerance and corruption of life under the Party, Ludwik and Janusz must decide how they will survive; and in their different choices, find themselves torn apart.…
