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97 reviews
Praying with Jane Eyre: Reflections on Reading as a Sacred Practice by Vanessa Zoltan
3.5
I really enjoyed the first half of this book but when she explained she cried more for a fictional white character than the suffering of people in the world, I couldn’t ignore it. In second half of the book, Vanessa names “God” multiple times which was confusing as she identifies as an atheist. The depth that her love for certain texts reaches, threw up some red flags of privilege and to me, off-putting.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
5.0
The coziest book I’ve ever read. The lives of a small cast within a neighborhood book shop. Though simple, there’s relatable depth to each of the characters who reflect on their disappointments, decisions, and wishes. With a bit of love and theme of the importance of reading I will be recommending this book to everyone!
Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim
4.25
I thought this read similar to Pachinko - Korean historical novel with multi-character storylines and perspectives across generations. However, this book centers around the Korean concept of inyeon and contains more depth to political affiliation during and after the Japanese occupation. While’s there’s romance, it’s not the k-drama kind.