February Reviews - Lightning Round!
Tender Is the Night - F. Scott Fitzgerald - (no rating) Biggest disappointment of the year so far; did not finish. The Atlas of Beauty - Mihaela Noroc - 3 stars An interesting library book. Somewhat repetitive; would've preferred less social-political commentary. Embers - Sándor Márai - 4 stars Surprisingly great! European history buffs will appreciate this ruminating novel. Full review here . Poetry of the First World War - ed. Marcus Clapham - 3 stars Not an easy or pretty read, but a sobering one. More thoughts here . Moonflower - Jade Nicole Beals - 4 stars Poems of peace and introspection; this was a refreshing read. Anthem - Ayn Rand - 2 stars Great concept, so-so execution. Full review here . Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote - 1 star Writing style on point, story not my cuppa. More thoughts here . This has not been the month for in-depth, written reviews, and I'm feeling a bit sheepish about that. Work ha...