a review of “A Place For Us” by Fatima Farheen Mirza In A Place for Us, Fatima Farheen Mirza artfully explores the complexities of a Muslim Indian-American family grappling with the tensions between tradition and modernity. The narrative unfolds over several decades, oscillating between past and present, and reveals the profound struggles of a family striving …
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a review of “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney Sally Rooney’s “Intermezzo” is a nuanced exploration of grief, familial discord, and the complexities of human connection. Centered on two brothers, Peter and Ivan, navigating the aftermath of their father’s death, Rooney shifts her focus from romantic entanglements to the intricate dynamics of kinship. The novel delves into …
Han Kang Wins the Nobel Prize I woke up today to the thrilling news that Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literature! As a long-time fan, this feels like a personal victory. Her work, especially “The Vegetarian”, which I read back in 2016, left a deep impression on me. The rawness and surreal …
a review of “And Then He Sang a Lullaby” by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu I discovered And Then He Sang a Lullaby while browsing for audiobooks, and it immediately captivated me. From the first few pages, I could tell that this was not going to be an easy read—but it was a necessary one. The novel …
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entry #1 So, let me just say, today’s not been the best day. Like every morning, I hit the gym—same routine, same intensity. But things took a turn while I was doing bent-over rows. I felt something strange in my lower back. You know that moment when you can just tell something’s off? Yeah, that …
a year of challenges and growth in 2023 Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Growth and Change As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the moments that have shaped this year. It’s been a journey of ups and downs, filled with challenges, growth, and a commitment to my own well-being …
a review of “The People In the Tree” by Hanya Yanagihara Hanya Yanagihara’s *The People in the Trees* is a gripping and unsettling novel that explores the consequences of scientific discovery. The story follows Dr. Norton Perina, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, who uncovers a hidden tribe in Micronesia that has discovered how to live much …
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moving out Fifty days ago, at 41, I made the difficult decision to leave my family home, walking away from years of emotional and physical abuse. My relationship with my father and sister had become toxic, draining my spirit and eroding my sense of self. Leaving wasn’t easy, but it was the step I needed …
happy birthday Forty years ago, in a fleeting moment of passion, my parents brought me into this chaotic, beautiful, and often repulsive world. There’s a family album that once held proof of my grand first birthday celebration, but it’s long lost to time. When my mom was diagnosed with her second brain tumor, she destroyed …
why not married? People often ask why I’m still single, with the same urgency as if it’s a national emergency. It’s as though my lack of a spouse is throwing the universe off balance! From my tailor to my aunts, colleagues, and even the vegetable vendor down the street—everyone’s deeply invested. My mom? She gets …
