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Helen Simpson – Motherhood | Review

January 3, 2019 danecobain

Title: Motherhood

Author: Helen Simpson

Type: Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 124

Rating: 4/5

A weird thing happened here where when I started reading this, I thought it was non-fiction and I didn’t think much of it. Then I realised it was short stories and started to really enjoy it. I’m not sure what that tells you about me.

What I liked here was that it showed children as they really are – as intelligent, autonomous beings of their own. The tales of Motherhood that Simpson shares feel more honest because of that, and also because it shows a darker side to motherhood including its impact on your friendships and your sex life. All in all, it’s an insightful read.

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John Steinbeck – Of Mice and Men | Review

February 21, 2018 danecobain

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Title: Of Mice and Men

Author: John Steinbeck

Type: Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 114

Rating: 4.5*/5

John Steinbeck – Of Mice and Men

This is pretty much the perfect classic to pick up if you’ve historically been intimidated by them. It’s a touching novel about friendships, social status, hopelessness and the rat race, and the characters feel refreshingly honest considering they’re in a classic.

The only problem that I had was the casual use of “the n-word”, although I suppose it’s a product of its times. But I’m prepared to overlook that as long as it’s not a fundamental part of the story, which it isn’t here. It’s just a fantastic, short classic. Excellent.