Historical Fiction
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The Song of Achilles
Rating:
/ 5
I’ve never been someone who was too engrossed in Greek mythology, or any mythology for that matter, but I couldn’t ignore all of the raving reviews that I’ve heard about this novel. I am pleased to report that this book met, and even exceeded, my expectations. “There are no bargains between lion and men. I…
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Rating:
/ 5
While I don’t usually read historical fiction or romance, I found Last Night at the Telegraph Club to be an authentic coming-of-age story, with a tender sapphic relationship. “The word felt dangerous, and also powerful, as if uttering it would summon someone or something.” Premise of the book: Lily Hu, a Chinese American who lives…