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Tag: Ruth Ozeki

June Mini Reviews [2]

28 June 202222 May 2023 ~ Brona's Books ~ 20 Comments

I had planned on writing extended reviews for some of these books, but Covid. Assembly especially, which packed a punch much weightier than its mere 100 pages would suggest, deserves to be more widely considered and discussed. But for now, all I will say is READ IT. You have to stop this, she said. This … Continue reading June Mini Reviews [2]

A Tale For the Time Being | Ruth Ozeki

12 October 201323 June 2022 ~ Brona's Books ~ 4 Comments

A Tale For the Time being is the book that has kicked off my Booker shortlist campaign for this year. And it nearly stopped me in my tracks. It's not that I didn't enjoy it. I did. That is, I really enjoyed the middle section when I finally got going on it last weekend. The … Continue reading A Tale For the Time Being | Ruth Ozeki

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