The 36 Rules for Life by Mason Carter
Summary This is a collection of 36 rules for life, compiled by Mason Carter, a lecturer in the Department of English at Shah Abdul Latif University.…
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A Beginner's Guide to Classic Literature: Must-Read Books and Tips
Welcome to the enchanting world of classic literature, where timeless stories and profound insights await. Whether you're new to the gen…
My Review of Being and Nothingness by Jean Sartre
Being and Nothingness is a philosophical masterpiece by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of the most prominent figures in 20th-century French philosophy. This d…
Top 10 Books on Body Language
Body language is a powerful form of nonverbal communication that plays a crucial role in how we interact with others. From gestures and facial expres…
37 Bridges by Aamer Hussein: My Review
This story is full of human emotions and states of mind; dislocation, isolation, a sense of loss, and nostalgia. The story is weaved in layers, nuanc…
The Right Imaginary Person by Robert Anthony Siegel: My Review
"I walked beside them with a mixture of anxiety and hunger, waiting for a chance to use one of the phrases from my fl ashcards, waiting for the…
Mother in Trenches by Robert Olen Butler: My Review
“They cannot sleep for fear of the guns. They kill each other. My son was taken away to this kind of life.” - From the Text. The most signif i c…
Avarice by Charles Baxter: My Review
"This is how I know she'll take care of me once I'm incapacitated. Slowly, on my bad knees, I get down too. How lovely is her madness t…
The Summer After the War by Ishiguru: My Review
‘What an awful thing war is, Ichiro,’ he said, tiredly. ‘An awful thing.” - From the Text. This story sheds light on cognitive dissonance from co…
Nawabuddin Electrician by Daniyal Mueenuddin: My Review
“I was brought up with kicks and slaps and never enough to eat. I’ve never had anything of my own, no land, no house, no wife, no money, never, noth…
Barn Burning by Haruki Murakami: My Reviews
“Oh, by the way, have you seen her since that day?" he asked. -from the story. "Barn Burning," tells a simple yet dramatic story …
Refund by Karen E. Bender: My Review
“What did one owe for being alive? What was the right way to breathe, to taste a strawberry, to love?” This story is about political economy (mon…
The Red Bow by George Souders: My Review
“Kill every dog, every cat, she said slowly. Kill every mouse, every bird. Kill every fi sh. Anyone objects, kill them too.” said the mother. Ever…