Synopsis: In nineteenth-century Vienna, a drama of love, fate, and will is played out amid the intellectual ferment that defined the year. Josef Breuer, one of the founding fathers of psychoanalysis, is at the height of his career. Friedrich Nietzsche, Europe’s greatest philosopher, is on the brink of suicidal despair, unable to find a cureContinue reading “When Nietzsche Wept – Review”
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The Maidens – Review
Synopsis: Marina Andros is certain that Edward Fosca is a murderer. But Fosca is an untouchable Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University. Fosca is the head of a secret society of female students known as the Maidens. Mariana, a group therapist, becomes fixated on the Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe,Continue reading “The Maidens – Review”
My Policeman – Review
Synopsis: It is in 1950’s Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten – determined her love will be enough for them both. A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patrick is besotted with Tom and opensContinue reading “My Policeman – Review”
The Secret History – Review
Synopsis: Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsessionContinue reading “The Secret History – Review”
Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review
Synopsis: Aristotle (“Ari”) and Dante meet at the local swimming pool. Dante introduces himself to Ari when he sees Ari doesn’t know how to swim and offers to teach him. From there, the two boys spend the rest of the summer together working through their inner-turmoil together. With the power of their unique friendship theyContinue reading “Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review”
In Five Years – Review
Synopsis: Dannie Kohan has every part of her life mapped out. That is – until one night she has a dream that everything she has worked for will suddenly be transformed into a life unexpected. She tries everything in her power to prevent this dream from coming true. Will she succeed? Author Rebecca Serle implicitlyContinue reading “In Five Years – Review”
The Reasons of Love – (How Should We Live) Pt. I
In Harry Frankfurt’s work, The Reasons of Love, he sets forth an argument into three parts. This series will cover the whole book in six parts as to ensure the quality of the argument’s restatement.
The Secret – Reflection
Do you have a secret? The kind of secret hidden from everyone. The kind of secret capable of unraveling your world. How deeply is it buried? How much time does it consume in your thoughts? What fortress have you constructed to prevent escape? Yes, we all have that one secret. The secret that at someContinue reading “The Secret – Reflection”
Me Before You – Review
Synopsis: The book details the journey of a quadrapeligic, Will Traynor, and his hired care giver Louisa Clark. Will, no longer wanting to live due to his condition, has 6 months before his scheduled physician assisted suicide. Louisa is bound and determined to convince Will that life is still worth living, even if it isn’tContinue reading “Me Before You – Review”
Ivory Tower 