Book Club
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Book Review for Mimas Book Club by HRH Christoph IIBook: Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors Score: 4/7 Cleopatra and Frankenstein is a novel that walks that thin line between raw realism and well-trodden cliché. At its heart it follows Cleo and Frank – two deeply flawed individuals whose relationship often feels more like a
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Book Review for Mimas Book Club by Sir Brian HelwaterBook: Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Score: 6/7 If you’re looking for a deep dive into Shakespearean lore with a twist of dark, historical fantasy, Ava Reid’s Lady Macbeth is definitely one to pick up. It’s a unique reimagining of the infamous character, but with way
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Score: 5.5/7 ”A Man Called Otto” by Fredrik Backman is a heartwarming and deeply touching story about an elderly man named Ove (Otto in some translations), who appears to be the quintessential grumpy old man but is, in fact, so much more. This novel delves into themes of loss, friendship, and the unexpected ways in
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Score: 6.5/7 Ken Follet’s Pillars of the Earth is an enthralling historical novel that effortlessly transports readers to medieval England, where the grandeur of cathedrals clashes with political power struggles. As the foundation of the immensely popular TV series, it captures the essence of the era while delivering a compelling narrative that keeps readers engrossed
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