One of the most interesting characters I have come across in fiction books is Cathy Ames of East of Eden. If you have read the book, you know she’s a lot of things, but nice and caring are not the best adjectives to describe her. However, she is so interesting and unique in a special … Read more
When I think about Virginia Woolf’s The Death of the Moth, it reminds me of the situation where, as a creative person, the things around you start giving you insight or ideas about things in your head. It’s that situation where something simple connects with something you have been trying to understand for a while. … Read more
I was probably seventeen, and I’d just finished this amazing book. I loved the feeling so much that I started looking for books like The Alchemist online. I read a couple of books after that, but there’s one sad truth: There are no other books like The Alchemist. Sorry… So, why are we here? Well, … Read more
I’m in awe of how older generations of storytellers told their stories, including Mary Jackson. After I read The Lottery, I was in a state of awe. This post is a short summary of the lottery by Shirley Jackson, and it includes some common things you can observe in a typical community in your area. This story … Read more
Flannery O’Connor is one of the literary geniuses of her time. Everything That Rises Must Converge is one of her short stories — one of many — and a masterpiece. If you are used to stories with huge or significant conflicts, like war and apocalypse, this story is not that one. It looks like a … Read more
The Handmaid’s Tale is a fiction book by Margaret Atwood. It won some awards, such as the Author C. Clarke Award and the Governor General’s Literary Award for English-language fiction. An adaptation is already on HBO. This post features the summary of The Handmaid’s Tale and some important lessons from the book. You have probably … Read more
The Alchemist is like reading a fable. If you are tired of reading regular self-help books about following one’s dream, pick The Alchemist. You’ll never regret it. However, this is not the best book if you want something profound and a literary genius. Overall, the book tilts toward entertainment, adventure, and working on your passion. … Read more
A Private Experience is a short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This post looks at five talking points from the short story. Before you continue, this post reminds readers that literary fiction imitates lives. You can learn from some if you reflect on them, so I started writing about the lessons in fiction books. You … Read more
The title of the post says East of Eden review. However, what you are about to read is how subtly and profoundly this book teaches us about life lessons, mistakes, human psychology, and the consequences of your actions. So, is East of Eden a good book? East of Eden is one of my favorite books … Read more
I didn’t understand the story at first, but when I reread it a second time, I realized how powerful and thematic the story is. So I will describe a few important lessons you can pick from the story, The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas. It’s a short story by Ursula K Le Guin. It … Read more
If you have listened to Naval Ravikant on Joe Rogan’s podcast, you will find a few ideas you can apply to money, life, and happiness. These are some of the important ones that are worth sharing. Naval Ravikant is a tech investor, philosopher, and podcaster. His ideas about wealth, technology, and the future are awesome. … Read more