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Book Review: "Ending Up" by Kingsley Amis
About two years' ago, I thought I would try out a random novel by Kingsley Amis called The Old Devils and I was completely sold. Finally, a Kingsley Amis novel I could actually enjoy! After this, I definitely became more confident with my reading of this author because I'm not going to lie - I have read many more books by his son. I picked up a short book called Ending Up from a used bookstore recently and well, it's time to really get stuck in. I was surprised. I enjoyed it, and it was pretty much over before it even began - so you can imagine how short it was.
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain (Der Zauberberg) was published in 1924 after more than a decade of writing and revision. The original thought was to write a short story in 1912. It was inspired by Mann’s visit to a Swiss tuberculosis sanatorium where his wife was recovering, and the novel grew into a philosophical and symbolic epic, exploring themes of: time, illness, and the intellectual and ideological conflicts of pre-World War I Europe.
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Loved One" by Evelyn Waugh
Rereading Evelyn Waugh is definitely the flavour of the season and I am quite surprised that I didn't think about doing this earlier. So far, I've reread books like Scoop and A Handful of Dust among others. Today, it's The Loved One. Evelyn Waugh's wit never seeks to amaze me and to me, he is perhaps one of the greatest literary voices of the 20th century. It really is only Evelyn Waugh that can make such a great satire about America, across the ocean from us and probably further away back then. It is also really only Evelyn Waugh who can make a satire out of death. This has been one of my favourites to reread and now you'll see why...
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
Stranger Things Season 5: The Beginning of the End for Hawkins
Few shows have captured the world’s imagination quite like Stranger Things. Since its debut in 2016, the Netflix phenomenon has become a cultural powerhouse — blending supernatural mystery, 80s nostalgia, and heartfelt friendship into one unforgettable story. Now, with Stranger Things Season 5, the series prepares for its biggest and most emotional conclusion yet.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Fever Pitch" by Nick Hornby
I've never read anything by Nick Hornby before and the reason for that is because I didn't think his books were written for people like me. This is the same thing I was talking about in my review of Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. I said that I didn't think I was the intended audience of the book and so, when it came to reading it - that was probably why I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. When it comes to Nick Hornby's books I definitely didn't think I was the intended audience. I despise football but I had to give it a chance. Let's have a look at how it went.
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Accidental Tourist" by Anne Tyler
I've reviewed books like Clock Dance and perhaps books I was more on the fence about like Vinegar Girl. I have also reviewed Back When We Were Grown-Ups, which felt like it should have been better, but The Amateur Marriage definitely picked up her collection for me. Celestial Navigation was a great book and I've read a ton of others by the same author. From my observations over the years, I can definitely see that Anne Tyler is a woman of many talents as a writer - even though not everything written by her is my thing. Let's see how The Accidental Tourist goes, shall we?
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Scoop" by Evelyn Waugh . Top Story - November 2025.
Yes I'm back to rereading some Evelyn Waugh. Scoop is one of those books where anyone who's read it has something nice to say about its wittiness, the way it tells the story and of course, Evelyn Waugh's amazing cast of characters. Often regarded after Brideshead as his best work, I've often read about this book in other texts by people like Christopher Hitchens who have hailed this book as a seminal text of the 20th century. Scoop, I can honestly say is a fantastic book that is a lot of fun to read. It has not only great wit and intellect, but also contains a storyline which is both immersive and one of those experiences that is practically unforgettable.
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Love, Sex and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea
I have obviously been on my travels again and thankfully, this one included a Waterstones stop. One of the books I managed to collect from there was this one of which I have heard plenty about on social media. Love, Sex and Frankenstein is a story about Mary Shelley and a wickedly tasteful one at that. I have read plenty of books about Mary Shelley including In Search of Mary Shelley by Fiona Sampson and Romantic Outlaws by Charlotte Gordon. There are many books about her life, her works and her gothic attitudes out there but there is always room for more. I am so glad that we live in an era where so many biographies about one person's life are not only acceptable but they are encouraged. Let's have a look at what the book is about then...
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
The Fate of Ophelia and the Boys from South Park
Tweek Tweak and Craig Tucker, two recurring characters from Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park, offer an interesting study in dynamic balance. Tweek is characterized by his anxiety, jitteriness, and hyper-caffeinated state, while Craig provides a stoic, calm, and emotionally grounded counterpoint. Their pairing transforms potential chaos into a harmonious equilibrium.
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Geeks
Dragon way: a new global narrative power in comics
The rise of Euromanga—comics created by European artists that adopt the aesthetic and narrative conventions of Japanese manga—represents a fascinating cross-cultural phenomenon. It is not merely an imitation but a hybrid art form that blends global influence with local European sensibilities. Within this burgeoning genre, Stefano Labbia’s Dragon Way stands as a compelling case study, offering readers more than a simple fantasy adventure; it presents a rich psychological framework for exploring resilience, the integration of conflicting worldviews, and the archetypal struggle for harmony!
By Humberto Jaeres5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels" by Nancy Mitford
I'm going to admit it, I've had this book lying around for a while and when I say 'while' I mean about a month. I bought it used and it was already crinkled and so, it getting kicked around on my bedroom floor every time I got out of bed in the morning wouldn't have made much of a difference. But, I eventually remembered it was there and, through the flip of a coin was choosing between this and another book to take on a road trip. Nancy Mitford came up and so, away we went. The first novel inside this anthology is entitled The Pursuit of Love where we meet a couple of girls, some very odd and outdated stereotypes and of course, faltering love through the years.
By Annie Kapur5 months ago in Geeks
