April readings by monikozi

April readings

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai - no outstanding literary merits, but impressive from a cultural and social perspective.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - a dystopian novel; I liked the end of the story. But that final addition of so called historical notes simply ruined everything.
Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug is a niche book about usability in software applications. Steve Krug is hilarious.
Shock by Robin Cook - a medical thriller, in which the style was a real turn off. I'm a sucker for unexpected or open endings, so the end saved the book.
Interesting books nicely presented.
April 30th, 2024  
A fine selection of books. I've read and watched Handmaids tale - I like Atwood as an author. I'm trying to read 2 books/month this year so you're doubling that!
April 30th, 2024  
@christinav Nice goal! I keep it very basic every year. My goal is at least one book per month. Whatever's beyond that, my gain.
April 30th, 2024  
How interesting to see that collection. I am not a fan of Atwood at all and agree - historical notes at the end a perfect way to totally ruin it!
Steve Krug sounds worth a try.
April 30th, 2024  
The only author I have read is Robin Cook, I've read a lot of his books but not this one
April 30th, 2024  
I agree with your comments on the Malala book. I am not familiar with Steve Krug.
April 30th, 2024  
Fascinating
April 30th, 2024  
Nice title and cool covers!
April 30th, 2024  
I love reading your short summary/impression on books. So far I haven’t read any of the books you have presented and that’s great 😊
April 30th, 2024  
Nice👍
April 30th, 2024  
They can be interesting books. I see that this suits you better, fewer photos, more books.
May 1st, 2024  
A nice selection - I know I've read some by Robin Cook, but it's been decades ago
May 1st, 2024  
I’ve read 3 of them, but only in English. Interesting and diverse collection.
May 3rd, 2024  
I've watched the Hulu show of The Handmaid's Tale, but I haven't read the book (yet). What sort of "historical notes" did it include? (i'm almost afraid to ask!)
May 3rd, 2024  
@blueberry1222 I wouldn't want to give spoilers if it is on your 'to-read' list. It is the last chapter in the book. If you read the book, don't bother with those last pages, particularly if you think as I did: perhaps something is going to be relevant... there's nothing relevant there.

Now i wonder what the Hulu show is...
Oh, a sort of hbo... i see
May 3rd, 2024  
Ah, I think i kmow what you're implying...
May 4th, 2024  
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