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Shrestha’s
average rating for
2024
3.9
3.9
In her poignant and compact memoir, Annie Ernaux unveils the extraordinary life of her mother within the confines of a mere 90 pages. From her mother's humble beginnings and resilience in the face of poverty to her eventual battle with Alzheimer's, Ernaux masterfully weaves a narrative that is both deeply personal and historically illuminating.
Despite its brevity, the book is an expansive exploration of a daughter's love and admiration for her mo ...more
Despite its brevity, the book is an expansive exploration of a daughter's love and admiration for her mo ...more
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise offers a vivid exploration of youth, ambition, and the restless search for identity in the early 20th century. The novel chronicles the life of Amory Blaine, a charismatic yet self-absorbed young man, as he grapples with love, heartbreak, and disillusionment in a rapidly changing world.
What sets this novel apart is Fitzgerald’s lyrical prose and his keen observation of the human condition. Through Amory ...more
What sets this novel apart is Fitzgerald’s lyrical prose and his keen observation of the human condition. Through Amory ...more