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It gives a perspective of WW2 that I'd never read before with incredibly moving prose that explore the mental turmoil that the soldiers faced on the Eastern front.

The ultimate story of friendship - all for one and one for all! Milady is the archetypal villain (and what can we say about Cardinal Richelieu?!) and this thrilling adventure carries human foibles and chance, as well as slow pace and action, everything you need for an entertaining and meaningful read. I have read it in French, English and Bulgarian!!!

the whole quartet is so beautiful, so many complex themes delved into with such care and detail.

Durrell tells the same story thrice from three different perspectives before advancing the story in the final book of the quadrilogy, which makes for an interesting read in itself. What really makes the quartet however is the vividness of the characters and the atmosphere of mid-century Alexandria - it comes alive as a philosophy and culture since lost to modernity.

Scott Alexander is always great fun to read and this is no exception - like a nerdier version of Good Omens, his asides and allusions are always fun to read and spot. What sets this book apart however is the payoff at the end where he gives a real and sound answer to the theodicy problem that shadows the story - in truth his answer is a rich seam for considering philosophy, rare praise for a light webnovel.

Although it’s a young adult genre but the strategy a school girl takes to solve a murder and the mystery that unfolds around it is amazing , a must read if you live mysteries

It's a beautiful thought-piece that, to me, makes you consider the importance of knowledge and whether we take it for granted.

I have never read anything else like it. The sense of exploration and scientific wonder - and isolation from the world - is incredibly appealing!

Urgh. The perfect story. Strong protagonist, rags to riches, an incredibly suave mentor character… I love it so much.