Congratulations to@authorcassiealexander for her foreign rights deal for AITA? & Her Future Vampire Lover to Ruby Ink. #shortnovels #foreigndeals #literaryagents #romanticthrillerbook
Alas and Aluck . . . Now reading "Alan Lucky Man and Other Stories" by Jonathan Lethem, translated by Andrea Silvestri . . . #thebookimreading #shortnovels #jonathanlethem
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You Like It Darker - Stephen King . . . . . Publishing Hodder & Stoughton London 2024 ISBN 978-1-399-72509-5 1st Edition 1st print . . . . . #youlikeitdarker #youlikeitdarkerbystephenking #stephenking #stephenkingbooks #stephenkingfans #horror #horrorbooks #horrrorfan #books #bookstagram #shortnovels #opowiadania #książka #czytam #stephenkingcollection #happyday #hodderandstoughton #hodderbooks #lubimyczytać #scarebook #stephenkingpl
"The example of a syllogism that he had studied in Kiesewetter's logic: Caius is a man, men are mortal, therefore Caius is mortal, had throughout his whole life seemed to him right only in relation to Caius, but not to him at all." The thing I love about Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky is that they swear by: SHOW, DON'T TELL. I'd always assumed it to be a mystery revolving a death just like Agatha's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Sometimes you just grow up listening to names of some classics and the titles make you dwell on some vague assumptions before you've got the chance to read the book. Finally, when I read this last year, I realised that it really hits you in the guts. It's about Ivan's fear of death. That gnawing sense of being abandoned to his fate by family and friends who go on living while he waits for his death. The curse of being human is the curse of wanting more at the cost of not appreciating what we have, and not seeing the value of what is already with us. We're taught that wanting more is a virtue, but eventually we all meet the same end regardless of what we amass and our accomplishments. The duality between living with suffering and finishing your existence is really deep. Tolstoy really nails the dilemma of Ivan to show that he wants the two things at the same time. I was blown away at the timeless way Tolstoy describes pain, joy, boredom, frustration, and acceptance. I have nearly nothing in common with a 19th century Russian judge and yet the way he feels about his house, his job, his lackluster marriage, attending boring parties, etc. spoke to me deeply. This is one book that I'm definitely going to revisit in 20-30 years to immerse in the feeling of how beautifully Tolstoy has encapsulated the human experience of time through aging. It's very short and fairly simply written for a novella of that time period. However, it does deal with death and dying, so it can be emotionally draining and might be hard to get through if it hits too close to stuff going on in your life. I couldn't stop thinking throughout that this is in translation. Imagine how it must be, to read it in Russian. [bookstagram , book review , classics , Leo Tolstoy]
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English translation of a Japanese novella. Another good choice for book clubs. #shortnovels #fictionintranslation
This short novel written by Ernest Hemingway, already a modern classic, is the superbly told, tragic story of a Cuban fisherman in the Gulf Stream and the giant Marlin he kills and loses. This copy is one of the first published book club editions of this novel! #alongstoryshort #pigeonforge #gatlinburg #sevierville #shopping #tennessee #pigeonforgetn #pigeonforgetennessee #thingstodoinpigeonforge #theoldmill #mypigeonforge #bookshop #vintagebooks #usedbooks #steampunk #crystals #crystalshop #shopping #books #ernesthemingway #theoldmanandthesea #classicliterature #modernclassics #literature #ficitonnovels #shortnovels
A well executed short novel can be an incredibly satisfying reading experience. Something that is fairly quick to get through but leaves a lasting impression. There’s real skill in brevity. Some of my absolute favourites from last year were short novels. So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell, Sula by Toni Morrison, Katalin Street by Magda Szabo. These are some titles I’m hoping to get to soon, one of which I’m already close to finishing. My first McCullers, The Member of the Wedding is just as good as everyone who recommended it to me said it would be. More thoughts to follow. The rest all sound very promising, the Zweig, Nabokov, Fosse. I will report back when I get to them. #shortnovels #literaryfiction #bookphotography
📚✈️ Short Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reads Perfect for Your Next Flight! Jetting off soon? Here’s a selection of bite-sized sci-fi and fantasy books under 200 pages, ideal for devouring from takeoff to landing. Immerse yourself in other worlds while you soar through the skies! 📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 by Neil Gaiman - Dive into a tale of memory and magic where a middle-aged man recalls a frightening supernatural experience from his childhood. This book blends fantasy and reality in a hauntingly beautiful way. 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: 3.99 📚 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶 by Nnedi Okorafor - Follow Binti as she leaves her home on Earth to attend the prestigious intergalactic Oomza University. This novella tackles themes of identity and culture with a stellar backdrop. 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: 3.97 📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 by Brandon Sanderson - Witness a masterful tale of forgery and the nature of art in this Hugo Award-winning novella. A skilled forger must create a new soul for an incapacitated emperor, delving into deep philosophical questions. 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: 4.34 📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗺 by Victor LaValle - This thrilling novella reimagines H.P. Lovecraft’s story 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘬 from the perspective of a Black protagonist in 1920s Harlem, offering a critical and chilling confrontation with racism and cosmic horror. 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: 3.90 📚 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱 by Martha Wells - Meet Murderbot, a self-aware security android that just wants to be left alone to watch TV but gets reluctantly dragged into human problems. A funny, sharp novella for anyone who’s ever felt a bit out of step with the world. 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: 4.15 Pack one of these fantastic quick reads in your carry-on, and watch the time fly by as fast as your flight! @novelplacebookshop www.anpb.co.uk
久しぶりに読み返している最中の短編小説集。フライフィッシング専門誌「フライの雑誌」に連載されていた。 世界中の釣りや旅、何より色んな職業のキャラの濃い登場人物の魅力にあふれた作品たち。 #フライの雑誌 #小説家の開高さん #shortnovels #flyfishing
Add this to my list of novellas you'll never forget. A gem of the post-apocalyptic or dystopian fiction genre, In the Country of Last Things (1987) by Paul Auster will take you only a couple hours to read, but you'll be thinking of Anna Blume for the rest of your life. #paulauster #inthecountryoflastthings #kennylagersxpaulauster #vintagebooks #bookpatina #bookcovers #80sbooks #postapocalypticfiction #dystopianfiction #novella #novellas #shortnovels
A collection of short stories by 张惠雯. I could not recall how I stumbled upon it on WeChat Read. Initially, the author’s name led me to assume she might be from Taiwan, but by the end of the book, I felt certain she is a mainlander, possibly around my age. Names can often reflect the characteristics of an era or a geographical region. Mine has occasionally brought me moments of embarrassment when I was very young, prompting questions about my origins and family structure - “so do you have younger brother?” Curiosity about whether 张惠雯 is the author’s real name stems from my own such experiences with name. The stories themselves, which I thoroughly enjoyed, also hint that she is about my age, given the contents of the novel, particularly the last novel basing on her own story. What I especially appreciate about this book is how Zhang fluidly switches between male and female perspectives across different stories. For instance, the protagonist of the title story “飞鸟和池鱼” is a middle-aged man grappling with typical life challenges, while other stories are told from female viewpoints. From the preface, it is revealed that Zhang is a Chinese writer residing on the East Coast of the United States. I highly recommend this collection for its insightful portrayals and the skillful way it navigates diverse identities and experiences. #book #booklover #shortnovels #张惠雯 #bookstagram
Sharing some appreciation for books 300 pages or less 💜 I love diving into epic sagas, but I sometimes I have to break up the more intense reads with something quick and fun to kind of reset. Personally, this also helps prevent burnout and reading slumps while keeping me on track with my reading goals. Shorter novels are also a great way to get introduced to a new genre or author without committing to a long series! The books pictured all helped me get over a slump or introduced me to a new genre that I enjoy. Are there any shorter novels that you enjoyed? 📚Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 📚An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson 📚Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater 📚Godkiller by Hannah Kaner 📚Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 📚All Systems Red by Martha Wells 📚The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown 📚Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #shortnovels #novellas #fantasy #cozyfantasy #scifi
Two stories from Bangladesh Two broken families Two stories that makes us question Humanity…. Came across these two books randomly. I found ‘Lajja’ in a second hand bookshop and not gonna lie, I was more tempted to the title than the blurb and when I got to know it’s also a banned book in some parts, I had to read it!! Found ‘I Remember Abbu’ while searching for short books and the story of this little girl made this book a favorite of mine💚 If you ever feel like reading something you don’t see on booksta much but the goooood these are your options🫶🏻 #Irememberabbu #lajjabook #shortstory #bangladeshbooks #shortstories #shortbooks #translatedliterature #shortnovels
My first part to my latest series, Doctor’s Muse, hope you like it 🖤 #doctorsmuse #darkromance #fyp #fypシ #fypage #dark #romance #fearless #enemiestolovers #enemiestoloversromance #shortnovels #booktok #bookstagram #bikerboy #bikergram #bikertok #badboy #stalkerromance #loveatfirstsight
🙋♀️¡Hola lectores! /Hello bookstafriends! /ENGLISH IN COMMENTS/ 🟦 💫Dedico este post al escritor satírico y humorista inglés Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927), que hoy ha cumplido 165 años. Leí el libro «Tres hombres en una barca (por no mencionar al perro)» hace mucho tiempo y recuerdo muy bien mis emociones al leerlo, eran explosiones de carcajadas todo el tiempo. Ahora, cuando me he propuesto releerlo, ya anticipaba el placer con una sonrisa de satisfacción. 🛶Tres caballeros ingleses (y un perro) se disponen a emprender un viaje río abajo para mejorar su salud y descansar de la vida cotidiana. El apacible viaje de tres caballeros a lo largo del Támesis se convierte en una auténtica búsqueda llena de diversas aventuras. Jerome está dotado de un don poco común: encontrar la gracia en las cosas y los acontecimientos más ordinarios. Reunir a los personajes para ir de excursión, intentar abrir un tarro de piñas, encontrar la salida de un laberinto, comprar queso extremadamente maloliente, los intentos de George por aprender a tocar el banjo, Harris cantando coplas cómicas... estos y muchos otros episodios los recordaré durante el resto de mi vida. Dicho esto, cabe señalar que el humor de Jerome es muy benévolo. Maravillosos personajes coloristas y encantadores provocan una sonrisa amistosa, a pesar de que siempre se meten en situaciones estúpidas. 🐶Por otra parte, hay que rendir homenaje al combativo terrier Montmorency, que se convirtió en una de las imágenes más memorables de un perro en la literatura universal. Una sucesión de divertidas historias en las que se meten los viajeros se entremezclan con multitud de detalles sobre los bonitos pueblos diseminados por las orillas del río, y podemos sumergirnos en el mundo de la Inglaterra victoriana. Algunos autores copiaron tramas e imitaron su entonación, incluso dominaron su estilo, pero la capacidad de Jerome para encontrar la comedia en las situaciones más sencillas de la vida, su ingenio siguió siendo único: nadie pudo copiarlo. 🔆Lo recomiendo encarecidamente para lectura fácil y agradable y buen humor, amantes del «humor inglés». ¿Lo habéis leido? ¿Os gustó? #jeromekjerome #treshombresenunabarca
Sucht man den Titel auf Deutsch, werden einem, da er längst vergriffen und relativ selten ist, unverhältnismäßig teure Angebote auf dem Gebrauchtmarkt angezeigt. Lest die englische Ausgabe – der Text ist gut verständlich (Fachbegriffe aus dem japanischen Rotlichtmilieu vielleicht ausgeschlossen) und die Seitenzahl gering. Wer schon immer seine zarten Frühlingsgefühle gewaltsam im Keim ersticken wollte und/oder Shows und Podcasts über Serienmörder konsumiert, um Geist und Seele zenmäßig zu entspannen, hat bestimmt seine Freude an dieser Geschichte, die schräg ist und faszinierend und eigentümlich. Und ein bisschen creepy. __________ #ryumurakami #bloomsbury #inthemisosoup #murakami #murakamiryu #indermisosuppe #horror #bookstagram #bookstagramgermany #bookstagramdeutschland #buchhändlerin #shortreview #kurzrezension #bookreviews #justread #japanese #japanesenovels #shortnovels #japanesefiction #literature #gripping #gelesen #novel #japanischeliteratur
Happy Sunday! Current Read: Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Starting this at some point today for a change of pace on my previous reads. Been on my TBR for a bit so hoping it lives up to the hype! Anyone else read this? #shesabookfiend #bookstagram #bookstoread #beforethecoffeegetscold #toshikazukawaguchi #shortnovels #japanesebooks #japaneseliterature
Price ₹699 + free shipping A Collected of 10 short novels with color illustrations, published by Reader’s Digest #shortnovels #johnsteinbeck #readersdigest #library #oldbookdepot #prelovedbooks #booklover #booksindia #bookreaders #books #bookgram #bookshelf #book #booklovers #booknerd #bookstagram #booklove #bookscommunity #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookclub #bookreader #biblophile #bookworm #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #booksbooksbooks #instabook
“That little kid in the front, the one in shorts giving a military salute: that’s me… Blissfully unaware that a military junta would later change my life.” How does a family with little to do beyond the lighthouse, get ripped apart by a war that was not even theirs? 🍂The lighthouse family is a short (180 pages) historical fiction novel situated in Turkiye (turkey) narrating the story of a poor but happy family of ‘K’ ‘K’ had to make a hard decision of whether to continue his studies in the city or become a lighthouse keeper like this father. In which his mother, sister and brother helped him But how the war happening in some other place changed the life of little ‘K’ and his entire family, is better left to the pages for you to read. 🍂It’s such a simple book with no drama, no major descriptions of the war but how a small lighthouse family who suffers the loss. Recommending it to just historical fiction lovers will be WRONG. This one is literally for anyone who loves reading. 🍂it’s short 🍂it’s sad 🍂It has family and siblings bonding ❤️it’s beautiful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the privilege of getting my book signed by the author @fsunel at the book fair but thankyou @penguinindia for sending me the book!🩷 #thelighthousefamily #historicalfiction #warstory #warstories #historicalfictionbooks #familynovel #shortnovel #shortnovels
Books with less than 300 pages. These either get you out of a reading slump or be the reason why you'll be. These books may have fewer pages, but every one of them is remarkable (whether I liked the book or not). Here are my ratings for each book: Luster - 5 stars A Long Walk to Water - 5 stars Infinite Lives, Infinite Deaths - 5 stars The Most Dangerous Place on Earth - 5 stars Never Let Me Go - 5 stars The History of Love - 5 stars Assembling Alice - 5 stars On Chesil Beach - 3 stars Crying Mountain - 4 stars #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #shortnovels #bookrecommendations
Book Review: The Gentleman from Peru by André Aciman Set on the Amalfi Coast, Italy 169 pages Published by Faber in 2024 A Gentleman in Peru is a pleasant, simply written, light piece of fluff. Set on the Amalfi Coast, a group of young Americans who had known each other from college, are marooned in a beautiful resort by the glittering sea while waiting for their boat to be fixed. An older gentleman has been watching them each night at dinner, and when they finally meet him, he has some interesting and incredulous stories to tell. Overexplained and easy to predict, it was still a pleasant read on a sunny day. 3 ⭐️ #thegentlemanfromperu #shortnovels #bookreview #bookstagram
📚 My stack of Argentine female authors. Amazing work! Just read Cousins by Aurora Venturini. Jump into Yuna's world at she tells her readers about living with her disabled sister, her mother, aunts and cousins and the unfortunate events that happen to her female cousins and sister (rape, abortion, death). You will fall in love with Yuna's innocent look at her world and its inspiration to paint in which she sells to support her family. It is a fairly quick read, funny, and sad. You will also see Yuna's growth in her writing (you'll need to read it to understand what i mean).You can't help but fall in love with Yuna. A solid 4 stars. . . . #literature #literaryfiction #shortnovels #translatedbooks #femaleauthors #readingcommunity #latinauthors #argentineauthors #mybookshelf #novels #paperbacks #instagood #igreads #instabooks #instareads #fiction #argentineliterature
Why have I never read Lisa Tuttle before?? Inhaled this in twenty-four hours. Mysterious and disturbing despite its clear, accessible surface. Reminded me of Lolly Willowes and The Vet’s Daughter, two all-time favorites. Tell me your favorite weird short novels by women, this is now one of mine !! #shortnovels #newyorkreviewofbooks #lisatuttle #mydeath #barbaracomyns #sylviatownsendwarner #favoritebooks
Їх багато по усіх світах – тих, хто шукає кращої долі в чужій країні. Вони приязно посміхаються своїм новим господарям і з надією заглядають їм в очі в очікуванні на приязнь чужої землі. Вони пристосовуються. Вони звикають. Часом, комусь з них випадає удача. Часом – прозріння і повернення. Часом – нова любов. А іноді й смерть… Це серія новел про наших співвітчизників, які поїхали шукати кращу частку в Німеччині. Доля звела їх у пансіоні-готелі фрау Шульце. Одна про співачку, яка виконує вечорами стару пісню "Лілі Марлен" та ненавидить гостей закладу. Вона мріє вирватися із цього замкнутого кола. Інша про ідеальну на вигляд сім'ю. Батько - викладач в університеті, дружина - дбайлива мати і любляча дружина, дочка - бігає курсами для вступу до університету. А насправді, чоловік - працює на автомийці, дружина завела коханця і збирається кинути сім'ю, а дочка, яка втомилася від брехні і давно кинула навчання, стала дівчиною легкої поведінки. Третя про сім'ю, чоловік якої працює, а захоплення дружини щодо створення унікальних коштовностей вважає дурним заняттям від неробства. Сам же він, залишаючись здобувачем, вважає нормальним завести коханку, але дізнайся він таке про свою дружину - буде готовий убити обох. Четверта про жінку, яка кинула чоловіка-пияку та двох дітей і тепер щодня з ранку до ночі працює прибиральницею, доглядальницею тощо, щоб забезпечити своїх дітей гідним майбутнім. П'ята про сценариста, якого не визнали на батьківщині і який працює коридорним і чекає на свій шанс. Усі вони українці. І лише їм фрау Шульце здає кімнати. А вони не здогадуються, що саме їхня національність і є ключем до розгадки. Шрау знає всі їхні таємниці та відрізняє їх від усіх інших національностей. Шрау сама зберігає таємницю і лише одному або декільком з них вона готова її довірити. Прочитавши 80% книги, починаєш думати - "на троєчку потягне". Але потім іде вибух і ти змушений дочитати до кінця без зупинки. Поговоримо? #bookstagram #readingtime #bookblogger #modernprose #essays #ukrainianliterature #shortnovels #emigrants #сучукрліт #кайфукраїнською #читайукраїнське #читайукраїнською #bookworm #мирдолжензнатьчтоячитаю
Secondhand book haul 📚 I went to Bolsover Castle, went into their secondhand book shop on the way out and obviously ended up coming away with some new books 🙈 Although I was mindful to get smaller books to be sure I would read them soon and not leave them sitting on my shelves for years. Plus when I saw @m.w.craven’s The Curator, I couldn’t help myself after loving The Puppet Show. Although I should probably get the second book in the series first 🤦🏼♀️ • • • #bookhaul #newbooks #secondhandbooks #shortnovels #mwcraven #thecurator #honeydew #louisedoughty #debbiejohnson #pippascornishdream #romance #thriller #crimedetective #bolsovercastlebookstore #bolsovercastle #books #bookish #reader #noselfcontrol #bookstagram #tbr #tbrstack #bookstack
Minireview Den unge mannen av Annie Ernaux «Han bar på minnet om min første verden.» En fortelling om et to år langt, annerledes kjærlighetsforhold hvor hun selvreflekterer og gjenopplever den lidenskap hun hadde som ung. En kort men komplett bok som du leser i løpet av kvelden. «Sammen med ham vandret jeg gjennom alle aldre i livet, i mitt liv.» Flytende og poetisk språklig perle. #denungemannen #annieernaux #lejeunehomme #bokomtale #bookreview #gyldendal #shortnovels #essay #shortbooks #bookrecs #frenchliterature #frenchlit #ernaux #minireview
This is Sam, from Catbird. (This is what AI created when I plugged in all of Sam's attributes.) #Catbird #novels #shortnovels #middlecreek #middlecreekpublishing #davidmartin #novella #ukraine #russia #quickread #quickreads #putin #zelensky
REVIEW ** The novel begins as a quiet chronicle of an Irish coal merchant's day, introducing the people important to his life and others whose lives he touches peripherally. He is shown to be a kind and thoughtful man to everyone and a loving father and husband. Then bit by bit he is faced by incidents which tease his sense of justice and moral behaviour. How he thinks about these happenings, the words of others, and the choices he makes form the crux of the novel. I haven't read a novel this slim for many years, a novella really. And yet, as the critics all exclaim, despite, or perhaps because of its quiet, gentle reflective plot it really packs a punch. Refreshing, optimistic, and beautifully engaging, there is nothing not to like in the jewel of a novel. I must read more of the author's work. #smallthingslikethese #clairekeegan #recentfiction #irishfiction #readingnow #currentlyreading #whattoreadnext #shortnovels #bookreview #booksbooksbooks #booklover #reading #readersofinstagram
The most anticipated series “Diary of a teenage babysitter” is out!🎉 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of babysitting? 👶👶 This captivating book provides an intimate look into the life of a dedicated babysitter.🥹 You’ll experience the joys and triumphs, as well as the comical mishaps and heartwarming moments that come with the territory.😂🤭 �The pages of this book come alive with vibrant characters, each with their own quirks and charms.😮 From the mischievous toddler who loves hiding under the bed to the precocious school-age child who asks endless questions😗 You’ll grow attached to these little personalities. You’ll find yourself rooting for the babysitter as she navigates the ups and downs of childcare🎉🎉 #teenagenovels #diariesforteens #shortnovels # #diaryofateenagebabysitter #goodreads #wattpad #wattpadstories #goodreadschallenge #wattpadphilippines #wattpadamerica #wattpadindonesia #wattpadbook #newdiary #teenagebooks #diaryofawimpykid #dorkdiaries #diaryofawhimpykid SEO; Dork diaries, diary of a wimpy kid, wattpad stories, wattpad philistine, wattpad Indonesia, wattpad america, wattpad readers, good reads, wattpad stories
Hello, hope you have all had a lovely Easter! Today it's my stop on the T. Kingfisher bookstagrammers tour, to celebrate the release of What Feasts at Night and her tour in Australia this April. Exciting! What Feasts at Night is the sequel to What Moves the Dead, but it can be totally read as a stand alone. Don't these two covers look lovely together? I had the pleasure of reading them in the space of a week, only a few weeks after reading the lovely Thornhedge. They are both fairly short too, so they are easy to devour in a sitting or two. Added bonus... I got to pull out my skeletal props! The gargoyle is pretty cool, isn’t it?☠️ Both of these books had that lovely combination of cozy and creepy that Kingfisher pulls off so well - she has such a unique style! What Moves the Dead is a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe's Fall of the House of Usher, and it is seriously spooky and very atmospheric! Expect hares that continue to move after death, a range of fungal growths, a lake that pulses with lights, a dilapidated mansion, and an ailing brother and sister suffering from unexplained maladies. What Feasts at Night again stars sworn soldier Easton and their batman, Angus, as well as perhaps my favourite character from this series, the fiercely intelligent and very British mushroom expert, Miss Potter. She is wonderful! While the tone and feel is very similar to What Moves the Dead, this is a very different story set in an old hunting lodge where a creature from folklore, the moroi, appears to have taken up residence. This was actually my favourite of the two books - I loved the creeping feeling of dread, the way Kingfisher has written about Easton's experience of war as a place, and the lovely connection between Angus and Miss Potter, not to mention the supernatural elements. The Sworn Soldier novellas have a wonderful Gothic feel and the lovely understated, quiet style I associate with this author. I really enjoy her wry sense of humour and turn of phrase as well as the way a sense of menace can somehow exist in books that also feel cosy. It must be such a tough thing to pull off! Thanks so much to @newsouthbooksau for these two unique books... 😊
"The thirteen problems" #shortnovels by #AgathaChristie first appearance by miss Jane #Marple in #1932 #book #thriller får 3 av 5
SEA OF TRANQUILITY - ENILY ST JOHN MANDEL 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A short time-travel novel with a Cloud Atlas-esque structure and Mandel's tight, evocative prose. Lots of references to Station Eleven and some meta author discourse (avoids getting pretentious, thankfully). Across multiple timelines, on Earth and on colonies on the Moon, Mandel looks at fate, stillness and motion, technology-ethics relationships, and art. #bookstagram #bookreview #seaoftranquility #emilystjohnmandel #reading #shortnovels #scifi #books
My Wednesday was soo pink SLIDE 1: #romcom #r@q3 #grumpysunshine #romance SLIDE 2: #sufilove #janeeyre #charlottebronte #brontesisters #vintageclassics #frankkafka #feminism #philosophy #abstract #therapeofthelock #alexanderpope #terryeagleton #literature #ramayanaretelling #draupadhi #pov Slide 3: Gothikana by RUNYX #novels #bookstagram #japanesefiction #shortnovels #nonfiction
📚 Permafrost by Eva Baltasar ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Raw, unapologetic, pure thoughts and emotions, living life but on the brink of taking it. Looking forward to reading Mammoth! . . . #reader #readingcommunity #literature #literaryfiction #shortnovels #translatedbooks #femaleauthors #igreads #bookreader #bookworm #bookstagram #bookshelf #booklay #booklayout #ilovereading #ilovebooks #bookstagrammer #bookrecos #bookreviews
#theleesofhappiness #행복의나락 #fscottfitzgerald 숨막힐듯 아름다운 문장들 그러나 읽고 나면 ‘이 세상에 네가 찾는 행복은 없어!’라고 말하는 #피츠제럴드 의 단편들 ㅠ #위대한개츠비 를 여러 번역판으로 읽었는데 다시 읽어야겠다 생각한 비오고 바람부는 봄날 서둘러 왔다 급히 가는 계절들처럼 반복되는 헛된 희망에… 또 하룻밤 이틀 밤에 green light! 녹색불빛은 인간을 살아가게 만드는 아름다운 꿈과도 같다.고들 하는데… 그리 녹색광선을 좇던 개츠비의 삶은 아름다웠던건가? 그저 평범함속에 평안한 일상에서 행복하다!고 느낄 수는 없는걸까! 왜!!! 비오고 바람불고 ㅠㅠ (일하기 싫다 ㅋ) 그러나 너무 늦었다. 그는 너무도 많은 유혹을 뿌리쳐서 신을 노하게 했던 것이다. … 그곳에서 자신처럼 지상에서의 삶을 낭비한 자들을 만나게 될 것이다. p. 71 <오, 붉은 머리 마녀> 누군가 영위하던 삶이 알고 보니 그저 삶의 가지에 돋은 순에 불과하고, … 투사된 그림자에 불과하다는 것을 전적으로 명료하게 확신하게 되기도 한다. p. 90 악수를 하며 서로의 눈에 깃든 친절함을 확인할 때에 이미 달빛은 충분히 밝았다. p.115< 행복의 나락> 도날드는 환승하는 그 시간동안 많은 것을 잃었다. 하지만, 삶의 후반전이란 삶에서 이것저것을 잃어가는 기나긴 과정이므로, 그 과정속에서 이 정도의 경험은…p. 131 <비행기 환승 세 시간 전에> 당신이 내면의 힘을 조금씩 키워 약점을 그곡할거라 생각했어. p. 161 하지만 아무말도 하지 않았다… 그렇다면 그런 여하간의 사정은 그녀의 마음 깊은 곳과 저 바다 깊은 곳에 묻어두는 것아 더 나을 것이다. p. 165 <새로 돋은 잎> … 그의 내면이 속물스럽다고 속단해서는 안된다. 덱스터는 반짝이는 것들이나 반짝이는 사람들과 엮이는 것을 원하는게 아니었다. 그는 그 반짝이는 것 자체를 원했다. 종종 그는 자신이 왜 원하는지도 모르는 채 가장 좋은 것을 잡으려 손을 뻗었다. 때로는 알 수 없는 거절과 금지를 맛보아야 했는데, 이는 삶이 제멋대로 선사하는 경험이 아니던가. p.177 이제 그는 영원히 사라지고 없었고 다시 돌아올 수 없었다. 문은 닫혔고 태양은 지고 없었다. 영원을 버틸 것 같은 강철의 회색빛 아름다움 외에 이제 남은 아름다움이란 없었다. 짊어질 수 있었던 슬픔조차… 그의 겨울 꿈이 무르익던 나라에 두고 와 버렸다. p. 212 <겨울 꿈> #francisscottkeyfitzgerald #shortnovels #오붉은머리마녀 #행복의나락 #비행기환승세시간전에 #새로돋은잎 #겨울꿈
A true story of Mitch who reconnects with his old professor from college during his last months. They decide to meet every Tuesday and talk about love, life and death. A book i read in college that absolutely wrecked me and gave me a new perspective on life. 🥺Need to re-visit this one soon. 🤍 . . . . . . . #tuesdayswithmorrie #mitchalbom #shortnovels #foryou #library #bookrecommendations #preelibrary #bookreviwer #bookstagram
This review is based on the set of 3 books by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (I believe there is a 4th one out now!) and I see absolutely no reason why everyone shouldn’t go read these! The books are short & sweet and very well done (& you might cry). 📖: Before the Coffee Gets Cold 🖊️: Toshikazu Kawaguchi ⭐️: 4 . . . #cafefuniculifunicula #shortnovels #bookseries #toshikazukawaguchi #beforethecoffeegetscold📚
Cold weather, cozy cats, cuddle up with a comforting book! 🐈📖🐈⬛ #cozybooks #catbooks #shortnovels #novellas #shortstories #cozyreading
Youth and Age, Three Novels by Ivan Turgenev. Published in London Punin and Baburin, The Watch, The Inn - three little - known gems providing us with some most enjoyable reading . #ivanturgenev #turgenev #shortstories #shortnovels #russianlife #russiancharacters #russianliterature #booksforsale #russianclassics #motherrussiabooks #motherrussiabooksmelbourne #russianbooksmelbourne
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Can you recommend a novel under 200 pages? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water’ by Angie Cruz is literary fiction about a Dominican immigrant in New York after the 2008 financial crash. Write this down: Cara Romero may have regrets, but she has a whole lot of heart. I am absolutely blown away by the author’s skill in writing this story. In less than 200 pages, this book takes you on an emotional journey with fully rounded characters that will stay in my heart for years to come. Firstly, the voice of the main character is so strong. If you’re an aspiring author, purchase this book as a masterclass in voice. Secondly, the structure is extremely clever. And, lastly, the writing is so sharp. The simplicity of the words creates so much beauty and I love the metaphor of undrowning yourself (desahogarme). Yes, Cara is very flawed and could easily be the villain if this story was told from another perspective. But it’s her humanness that I connected with. Every second-generation child with immigrant parents will be able to relate to this novel. Swipe ➡️ and click the link in bio for the full review on my blog (aminasbookshelf.com) I’d recommend this book to fans of: 💕 ‘How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents’ by Julia Alvarez 💕 ‘Convenience Store Woman’ by Sayuka Murata 💕 ‘Of Women and Salt’ by Gabriela Garcia 💕 ‘Girl Meets Boy’ by Ali Smith. These all very immersive, layered books that have strong narrative styles, which allow the main character to speak directly to the reader. #Bookstagram #BooksToRead #BookRecommendation #HowNotToDrown #AngieCruz #Dominicana #DominicanAuthors #DominicanNovels #LiteraryFiction #ShortBooks #ShortNovels #Novellas
📖The Gift by Freida McFadden Oh my god what did I just read. Actually I already knew this book would be something crazy but this?? I've not expected it. It was my first book of Freida McFadden but I knew her writing and all the things she writes. If you're someone like me who wants to start Freida's books, this would be a perfect start. A very short story (still with an unexpected traumatized ending🤡) I'm not going to give any spoilers as the book is already very short so you should start it and it will turned out to be your one of the favorite short novels. Specifically for those who've never read a book by Freida McFadden, this is your chance. Do it, Just do it! Again a short book within the same day🤧 sorry guys I'm not able to make myself finish Iron Flame because there's a wait of 1 year for the next book.. I'm happy with it being long so I can enjoy it! Happy reading book pals!🫶 #bookstagram #book #bookaddict #booknerd #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #bookishlove #bookishlife #booklove #fictionalmen #fictional #bookcommunity #booktok #bibliophile #fantasybooks #mybookishfeatures #suspensethriller #freidamcfadden #thegift #shortnovels
An interesting short book which I have no idea what’s it’s all about but I enjoyed reading and has some touch of philosophy in there. Was a 4⭐️. #shortnovels #greatread #novellas @calgarylibrary
I just finished another beautiful book by Debbie Macomber... This is an anthology consisting of two beautiful short novels... #ileftmyheart #nocompetition #afriendortwo #debbiemacomber #harlequin #harlequinromance #harlequinmira #bookreader #bargainbookcorner #bookpost #fiction #romance #shortnovels #booksofinstagram #booksread #bookphotography #bookphoto #bookflatlay #booklover #bookishvibes #pinkbooks #bookcollector #bibliophile #aesthetic #booktography
#availablenow‼️ #newrelease #mustread #handmademayhem #diy #hallmarkmystery #mysteryreaders #KU #kindle #paperbacks #shortnovels https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Mayhem-Addie-Masters-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0CXPC24QS
Another commission made recently ^^ A cover for a short novel about a badass half-japanese demon huntress =D I also included the layouts, in case you're interested to see the start of the process 😄 . . . . #comicbookart #comicartist #commissionart #bookcoverart #comicbooksart #badassgirl #shortnovels #halfjapanese #monsterhunter #japanesegirl
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop was honestly the book I didn’t know I needed. It’s straightforward and short, but there was o much wisdom behind its simplicity. Sometimes we have to step back and just say things as they are. I’m very much looking forward to the sequel coming this summer! If you love Stuido Ghibli movies like From Up On Poppy Hill or The Wind Rises, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is definitely for you.💫🍃 —— #oliveinfluencer #harperperennial #translatedbooks #stuidoghibli #cozybooks #cozyacademia #bookreview #book #cozyreading #shortnovels #japanesenovels #harpercollins #paperbackbooks #paperbacks #simplebooks #bookcover #cozyreading #tbrlist
✿ Jae's Book Diary Review #4 ✿ "𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨. 𝘼 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡. 𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙨" I think this is my most favorite quote from this book. I can't prove it's real but I can say I believe in it. It's a long story but it happened to me once, when I was in a difficult situation, I decided to just open some of my books randomly and then, the words "Carry on, Carry the f-ck on" struck me like gush of water right in my face. And it woke me out of that situation and I couldn't be more thankful. Back to the book review, I wasn't particulary immersed in the story. I'm not exactly sure why, but I feel like there's no element of mystery, it was pretty obvious from the start. I wish they could've atleast made it a little more challenging. It could've been more adventurous and mysterious. The chemistry between the cat and main lead is good but only at the first few pages, I just wish there's more of their banter. And aslo, I'm not that convinced as to how easily the people changed their minds and views on certain topics about books specially if they've built their beliefs on solid ground and has strong foundations. But also at the same time it makes me think how powerful words can be, for people to actually go the other way from what they've always believed in. I didn't like how the story goes but there are pretty important points about the power of books and I find some of the words being said as blunt and I love it that way, it's honest. But on the flip-side, there was, I think, another message this book is trying to give us. A journey to self-discovery, it wasn't just about saving books, it was also about exposing one's self in a situation, experience it first hand and ultimately be forced to make a decision. Sometimes we're good at saying things, however when it comes to making an action, most of us fail. That's why you can only truly know what you want to do, who you are, what you love and what you will ultimately decide upon when you put yourself in new situations. ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 #bookreview #books
📚Review: I had first picked up “Second Place” by Rachel Cusk in a bookstore in Dublin on a warm summer day. I was drawn to the beautiful minimalist cover and as I opened the book, I was struck by the first sentence: “I once told you, Jeffers, about the time I met the devil on a train leaving Paris, and about how after that meeting the evil that usually lies undisturbed beneath the surface of things rose up and disgorged itself over every part of life.” Our protagonist M tells her friend Jeffers - whom we never meet or find out who he is - how she came to invite a famed artist named L to her peaceful and remote home. On an early morning walk through Paris she had encountered his exhibition in a local gallery that had struck a chord. She felt her own state of mind reflected in the paintings and found herself in them. Eagerly, she writes to him and invites him to stay in a cabin on her property called the “Second Place”. Yet, from the first moment L arrives, things do not go as planned. Soon, M’s quiet domestic life with her husband Tony and her daughter Justine is turned upside down by the presence of L. Second Place is one of those novels that theses can be written about. It is full of symbols, metaphors, foreshadowing... most of it probably went over my head on the first read through, yet Cusk’s writing is so beautiful and full of excellent quotes that I had to have a pencil and tabs at the ready. The downside: M’s inner monologues were quite self-involved and philosophical at times which unfortunately made some passages drag on for me. Overall, however, I am thoroughly impressed by my first Cusk novel and am very excited to read more of her work. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #rachelcusk #secondplace #bookstagram #bookstagramgermany #tbr #marchmadnesschallenge #shortnovels #bookreview
The Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov First, I have to thank @alifeonbooks and his video on short Russian novels for introducing me to this book. The Heart of the Dog is an explosively entertaining political and social satire that, at points, turns into a Frankenstein-esque farce. With the hilarious and yet horrific premise, this short novel is a treat. Right from the opening line (which might be one of my favourites), Bulgakov perfectly sets the tone. I know the very broad strokes of Russian history, so I might have missed some layers of satirical nuance, but I was never left in the dark. I stretched this one out over a few days, but if you have time, you could knock this out in one sitting. #bulgakov #russianlit #paperbacks #shortnovels #satire #frankenstein #russia #talkingdogs #istandwithukraine
April 8, 20XX Episode “Promise” *Higan turns to look at you* Higan: What? There’s nothing in this diary... This is another memory of mine… *She looks at the photo album. Ready to smile with tears in your eyes....* *You don’t say anything, you just look at her* Higan: I’m in so much pain... I don’t want my story to end like this. Please, can I reset this story? *Higan’s tears flowed. And try to ask for mercy from you* *You ignore her and walk away…* The End P.S. Ahem! I hope you likes this short story of mine! Not related to the main story QwQ💦 Repeat again! And don't worry about Higan she is okay 🥺✨🩵 and I'm just practicing writing a novel >//^//< #sans #undertale #ocxcanon #ocxsans #art #drawing #ibispaintx #backstroy #sad #stories #shortnovels #demon #monsters #zombies #novels
[violent content/blood and flesh/not suitable for children] March 8, 20XX Episode ”Experiment Wrong“ *Radio sounds louder* ???: Hello, hello. It’s me, [Censored] What? Higan the [censored] experimenter, What?! disappeared?!!! How is that possible???!!!! ???: What?! She said she was going to look for her husband and her child?!!! Don‘t let this temptation It can leak!!!! I definitely won’t give in!!! Otherwise, just deal with it!! Kill it!! *Sound of destroying things scattered in the laboratory* Send ”soldiers“ to kill it!! *Higan staggers around in the forest* Higan: Rarrgh…Rarrgh… Sa…Sanders…I… came back… from…e…experiment… He— *Bang!* *Higan fall to her knees* Higan: Ah! Gulp… *coughs blood* Is that so… huh.. It‘s like this… I...I diligently entered into this experiment... *coughs blood* To get you money so you can follow your dreams… *Higan looked up at Sanders with an disappointed face* *Sanders’ fellow soldiers look at him and Sanders begins to panic* Sanders: What the hell are you talking about!? You are MONSTERS!!! I don‘t even know you!!!! *Sanders walks in front of Higan angrily before pointing his gun at her forehead* *Bang!* *Higan fell down and lay on the grass. And she was shocked by what she heard from the person she loved most. After that, she smiled slightly* Higan: Please take care of our daughter... *Smiles gently* The End 🥹 #sans #undertale #ocxcanon #ocxsans #art #drawing #ibispaintx #backstroy #sad #stories #shortnovels #demon #monsters #zombies #novels
Started this book for March. Hopefully, it will take me out of my reading slump. Usually I can rely on the short novels of Banana Yoshimoto to take me out of a bad reading slump because of her world and character building. I have been a fan of her writing for a couple of years now and I am slowly making my way through her whole work( the translated ones at least, as my japanese is not yet at a level high enough to read novels). Do you also enjoy Banana Yoshimoto books? What is your favourite? Or, if you’ve not read it yet, are you interested in starting any of her books? #readingslump #marchreading #currentlyreading #bananayoshimotobooks #bananayoshimototime #thepremonition #japaneseliterature #shortstories #shortnovels #instanovels #bookstagrammer #favouriteauthor #femalewriters
"There are so many things to do, but I won’t make the excuse that I have no time anymore. Instead, I will think about what I can do with the time I have. One day is going to become tomorrow." _Michiko Aoyama, What You Are Looking for is in the Library. Book about books.wow! Five short stories of five different people in different stages. Easy read for anyone. This is such a wonderful book! It's just like a warm hug for if you are stuck with your life! I enjoyed the book and it changed my perspective of thinking! Worth reading! Highly recommended this one!!
Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances (moving in with a boy because I love him and also had reached my limit with the amount of bathroom-woodlice-in-rented-flat I could endure), I went from having a convenient, glorious, gorgeous, stunning, dazzling 20-minute commute home to one that takes over an hour. You don’t know how lucky you are to have a commute that’s so quick that you can sneeze outside your office and suddenly you’re home until it’s gone. My new commute is at least easy, I just sit on the Met line for an hour with a five-minute walk either side, but the vibes are not the same. My old train line wasn’t dangerous by any means, but it offered a rough-around-the-edges chaos that made train journeys full of potential. The last time I got on one, a man screamed down the carriage that he’d had ‘five Jack Daniels and he was ready to throat-punch a c***’. It was nine in the morning. Tubes into west London don’t supply you with that type of entertainment, and I felt very much the fish out of water, until a few weeks ago I watched a man get politely wrestled off the tube by police for being a public menace. Finally, I thought. My type of people. In a bid to make the tube feel a bit more glamorous, I swapped out my work rucksack for a shoulder bag. As a woman who looks, dresses and acts like a librarian scared of human contact, I decided I wanted to feel a bit more like a high-flying corporate girlie. Both my laptop and lunchbox are heavy, so I imagine I look like a high-flying corporate girlie with osteoporosis. All this to say, 150 pages to 250 pages really is the sweet spot of tube commute books now in a desperate bid to stop my spine snapping in half, and I’m rapidly running through my collection. Please ply me with suggestions and also any tips you have to fix both wonky AND rounded shoulders. #novellas #quickreads #shortnovels #bananayoshimoto #joandidion #nonfiction #nellalarsen #passing #fiction #ukbookstagram #bookrecommendations #theyearofmagicalthinking #penguinbooks #penguinclassics #faber
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EXIT WEST - MOHSIN HAMID 🌟🌟🌟💫 Exit West is about love during war, exile and belonging, cultural conflict and creation. It is about a young couple whose country becomes more and more dangerous; about their differing relationships with their religion and families; about being a refugee and about the depth and shallowness of the importance of where you're from. Hamid poses questions in quiet, interesting ways, using touches of magical realism. The book and its characters were interesting to me but never built to anything more substantial. #bookreview #fiction #shortnovels #pakistanifiction #reading #bookstagram #shortreads #books #booksaboutrefugees
We're so proud of our books, and our authors! DeNovo Press has been hard at work to bring you new stories to read. What do you hope to see more of from us this year? . . . . . #denovopress #booksbooksbooks #scifi #scifibookstagram #shortnovels #indiepublisher #indieauthorsupport #indiebookspotlight #indieauthors #nashvillesmallbusiness #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness
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Paříž pro jednoho a jiné povídky 🚉 autorka: Jojo Moyes 360 stránek ★★★★★ S knihami Jojo Moyes jsem se během svého života seznámila pouze skrze filmové zpracování Než jsem tě poznala, jež mě ponouklo, abych si následně přečetla Než jsem tě poznala - Život po tobě. Nebyla jsem však četbou natolik zaujata, abych autorce dala další šance, proto se k ní vracím až nyní. Tuto knihu jsem si vybrala čistě na základě názvu a velmi líbivé růžové ořízky. A udělala jsem správně. Kniha je plná nádherných důvtipných a promyšlených povídek, které vás chytnou za srdce a vykouzlí úsměv na tváři. Úvodní povídka mi připomněla, jak moc a z jakého důvodu se mi Paříž líbila, a jsem si jistá, že nejednoho čtenáře přesvědčí, ať se do ní podívá. Líbí se mi, jak autorka pracuje s různými modely vztahů a vztahové dynamiky, takže každá povídka je jiná, ale všechny spojuje stejná věc. Určitá nespokojenost se současnou situací, která nám však připomene, že ačkoliv se nám může zdát někdo šťastný, vůbec tomu tak nemusí být. Zároveň nám to pomáhá získat nadhled a zamyslet se nad tím, co máme, a jak si toho patřičně vážit. Určitě se ke knize vrátím. "You don't ever do something just because it makes you feel good?" The assistant shrugs. "Mademoiselle, you need to spend more time in Paris.” ― Jojo Moyes, Paris for One #bookstagram #paris #jojomoyes #shortnovels #troubledlove #bookreview
🖤🇨🇭 La Promesse - Friedrich Dürrenmatt 🇨🇭🖤 Publication originale 1958 sous le titre "Das Versprechen" Traduction française 1960, par Armel Guerne "Traitée de la sorte, mon histoire devient si séduisante, si édifiante, qu'il m'étonnerait qu'elle ne parût pas en librairie et ne fournît pas matière à un film." ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Court récit, sous titré "Requiem pour le roman policier", à l'origine de l'excellent film The Pledge réalisé par Sean Penn en 2001. Alors que le meurtre abominable d'une fillette émeut la ville, un suspect est rapidement inquiété. Suite à son interrogatoire, celui ci avoue les faits et se suicide en cellule. Convaincu que le véritable bourreau d'enfants court toujours, le détective Matthieu aux prises avec une idée fixe et obsédante veut honorer la promesse faite à la mère de la jeune victime. Un petit bijou de construction qui se dévore, même (et peut être surtout) si vous connaissez et appréciez l'adaptation cinématographique 👌 Excellent ! ✨✨✨ #dasversprechen #friedrichdürrenmatt #lapromesse #bookstagram #instalivre #sundayreading #lirelirelire #bookworm #booknerd #livrestagram #babelio #livreaddict #livreaddiction #litterature #litteraturesuisse #goodreads #justfinishedreading #litteraturehelvetique #bibliovore #adaptationcinematographique #thepledge #seanpenn #jacknicholson #beniciodeltorro #instalive #books #booklovers #romanpolicier #shortnovels