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Gripping and entertaining!
A gripping and entertaining account of the 1970s Parisian fashion world and two fashion demigods: Yves Saint Laurent and Karl…
Anna L, Helsinki Bookhouse
This warm-hearted book-in-a-book was a lovely read!
This warm-hearted book-in-a-book was a lovely read! Kyo & Ayako stayed in my mind even after finishing the story –…
Indigo, Espoo Tapiola
Sontags critique on film director Leni Riefenstahl is a definite gem in this collection.
This collection of essays could be read to bring light to what has and hasn’t changed in feminist writing on…
Isabella, Helsinki Bookhouse
Kirjan kieli on kaunista ja maagista, ja kirjan nimen merkitys ruokkii fantasiamaista tarinaa.
Halu ymmärtää edesmenneen äidin elämää ja käytöstä sai Sirpa Kähkösen kirjoittamaan hieman erilaisen historiallisen romaanin. 36 uurnaa vie suvun historian,…
Taru T, Espoo Tapiola
Very interesting classic which was hard to stop reading.
The picture of Dorian Gray is very interesting classic which was hard to stop reading. The book is well written,…
Anniina, TET-harjoittelija
This book is occasionally quite sad, but at the same time humorous and full of hope.
How would you live your life if you knew exactly how long (or short) it’s going to be? And would…
Maria, Turku
Maggie Nelson meditates on freedom through four different perspectives, art, sexuality, drugs and climate.
Maggie Nelson meditates on freedom through four different perspectives, art, sexuality, drugs and climate. Even on such a wide spectrum…
Isabella, Helsinki Bookhouse
Very emotional in a subtle but precise way.
A quiet read for when you need room for thought and interpretation. Otsuka builds a wonderful atmosphere around such a…