Written over a hundred years ago, this underappreciated utopian novel is a small powerful punch. It is still incredibly relevant in today’s society as a critique on gender and society.
Tag: Fiction
Forgotten Country
The story of a Korean family who emigrated to the US. Following the oldest daughter as she looks to the past while coping with her father’s illness in the present. Delving into issues of identity, immigration, education, family, sisterhood, cancer, and more.Â
White Teeth
A funny, smart glimpse into the melange of cultures residing within London and the young people growing up among them.
The Little Paris Bookshop
A quick easy read that will pull at your heartstrings while providing hope for the future in a formulaic way.
The Thing Around Your Neck
Twelve short stories in one book exploring women’s lives in Nigeria and America. As always, I highly recommend it because Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is amazing.Â
1Q84
Long but worth it. It’s a surreal, mystery, dystopian, fantastical love story. Technically it’s three books, but I read it in a volume of one.