One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – Ken Kesey
“When he was 13, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play…”
Heart of Darkness – Joseph Conrad
“The Nellie, a cruising yawl, swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails, and was at rest. The flood had made, the wind was…”
The Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame
“The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on…”
The Art of War – Sun Tzu
“Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin.”
Villainous – Stonie Williams & Jef Sadzinski
“We got an ID?” “Yea. Name’s Caleb Green. Moved here in 2015 accordin’ to the Coalition’s database. Hero ID: Archmage. Sidekick program…”
Not Alone – Sophocles Sapounas
“What would you call a pet goldfish?” – “‘Quiet'” – “That’s a stupid name” – “How about ‘Silence’?” – “You’re not even trying” – “Kill me”.
Cherry – Nico Walker
“Emily’s gone to take a shower. The room’s half-dark and I’m getting dressed, looking for a shirt with no blood on it, not having any luck.”
The Spy Who Raised Me – Ted Anderson & Gianna Meola
“Josie! Time to wake up! Good morning, sweetie. Did you finish your English essay?” “Uh… I started it.” “Well, I’ll help you with it…”
Book Reviews by Rating
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