My Goodreads Review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
At first, I felt this book was just Harry Potter escapism (which I didn’t mind, curled up on the floor of the Mumbai International Airport/Construction Site). The descriptions are a bit shallow. The initial premise is trite (aliens are mysteriously attacking the Earth and [...]
Entries from July 2008
Book Review: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
July 29th, 2008 No Comments
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This is China
July 26th, 2008 1 Comment
Today is my last day in China for the summer. In the time that I’ve been here, I’ve found myself cocking my head more often than usual. There are certain moments here that are hard to explain given our Western backgrounds. These moments are the ones that have defined our experiences in [...]
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Book Review: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
July 25th, 2008 2 Comments
My Goodreads Review
rating: 5 of 5 stars
‘The Fountainhead’ is the only book I have ever read that made me feel as though I were standing up and shouting triumphantly from my lazy position draped over a chair in my living room. It is the most honest account of what it [...]
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