A devastating ode to love and grief. Shark Heart is a powerhouse of emotion, evoking both joy and heartbreak, anger and nostalgia. It asks: what should we be doing with the time we have on this earth? What gives our lives meaning? How do we rebuild ourselves after an irreparable loss? What does joy look like after heartbreak, and how do we make a record of ourselves that lasts after we are gone? Gorgeously crafted and pulsing with magic and the fragile strength of memory, this novel is one that impacts a lasting impression on readers; we can all relate to having a love, platonic, familial, or romantic, that has shaped our world for better and for worse, one that has sent ripples across our futures and our own legacies....more
A beguiling, electric novel that pulses with dark magic. All’s Well is a Shakespearean fever dream of pain the ways in which it’s invisible malice shaA beguiling, electric novel that pulses with dark magic. All’s Well is a Shakespearean fever dream of pain the ways in which it’s invisible malice shapes lives, fantasies. It is a siren song which demands to be seen, truly, and acknowledged. It is a wild display of artistic expression, desire, and the exploration of what it means to perform, what constitutes a good show. This is yet another smash hit by Mona Awad, who is a champion of unsettling and wildly fun tales filled with surrealism and emotion.
One of my favorite interpretations of Joan D’Arc. Eloquent and clever, brave and unyielding, seeing Joan come to life in this way is a riveting experiOne of my favorite interpretations of Joan D’Arc. Eloquent and clever, brave and unyielding, seeing Joan come to life in this way is a riveting experience. A witty and provocative exploration of politics, religion, judgement, and justice. ...more
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