Review: The Fifth Child

This is a modern and chilling horror story crammed in to a deceptively small package. Just as Shelley did with Frankenstein, it leaves you questioning what point was the author trying to get across. This is not a bad thing. Is this purely for entertainment? Is it a lightly veiled commentary on society? Is it a horror story or social science fiction? Perhaps both. Continue reading

Review: The Left Hand of Darkness

How the evolution of a genderless society occurs along with the corresponding results are what make this a challenging read. It makes you constantly compare and evaluate our reality. On Winter, respect as well as prejudice is based on how you are and behave as a “human”, not a “sex”. Is the fact that there are no judgments made, no roles forced to play, no power plays other than political, a strong argument for a world or society being considered a utopia? Continue reading

Review: Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee

Education and talent are two of the strongest themes running through this book. That which is learned, and that which is innate; both coming into conflict constantly. In making a living, in making a life, which is more important? Following your heart understanding you may never achieve the success you think you want, or what others expect of you? Or do you go for the brass ring, never feeling fully satisfied – or happy? Continue reading