I did appreciate The Fertile Earth for its good explanation of what drove the Naxillite movement. The only other fictional account of that I've read is The Lowland by Lahiri, but it didn't go into depth like this one did.
Thanks for reviewing Sweet Bean Paste. Very happy it is not another quirky-cosy-cutie Japanese novel, which are driving me nuts. Japan is more than a quirky-cosy-cutie land. People with leprosy suffered a lot in Japan. Pretty shocking if one reads up about it. I might buy this book now after your review.
Your reviews are my favorite. Eve blew my mind. I especially loved the part about body fat and the point of it in female bodies - for example, fat around the hips and thighs specifically exists to help build a baby's brain. I loved it. More people need to realize that body fat has an evolutionary purpose. Wouldn't the world be a wonderful place if more folks accepted that? Okay, That's all for now. I'm looking for a suitable country to which I can flee. Any thoughts?
Wow, there isn’t one of these books that I don’t now want to read. The only one I have read is Sweet Bean Paste, which I thought was fabulous. Great video 😊
I really enjoyed the video. Thank you. And Safe Haven looks intriguing. I’m tempted to buy it. But Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens was such a poorly written novel, with the characters almost all two-dimensional and the plot predictable. I don’t know what the Miles Franklin judges were thinking!
I wish I could forget the president, but at least I comforted myself with a trip to the library earlier -- and now I'm here...
My husband walked by while you were talking about Eve and he said, "that sounds like a book I'd like to read." WIN!
These reviews were exactly what I needed today! Thank you! I am adding Sweet Bean Paste to my TBR right now.
Thanks dude, needed this
Really enjoyed your very sharp comments and insightful reviews.
I did appreciate The Fertile Earth for its good explanation of what drove the Naxillite movement. The only other fictional account of that I've read is The Lowland by Lahiri, but it didn't go into depth like this one did.
Much appreciated this!
Thank you for your candid discussion around Safe Haven. ❤️
Thanks for reviewing Sweet Bean Paste. Very happy it is not another quirky-cosy-cutie Japanese novel, which are driving me nuts. Japan is more than a quirky-cosy-cutie land. People with leprosy suffered a lot in Japan. Pretty shocking if one reads up about it. I might buy this book now after your review.
I always love your videos
Excellent reviews. Thanks so much for your thoughts. The Fertile Earth sounds excellent.
Your reviews are my favorite. Eve blew my mind. I especially loved the part about body fat and the point of it in female bodies - for example, fat around the hips and thighs specifically exists to help build a baby's brain. I loved it. More people need to realize that body fat has an evolutionary purpose. Wouldn't the world be a wonderful place if more folks accepted that?
Okay, That's all for now. I'm looking for a suitable country to which I can flee. Any thoughts?
Bhutan, they prioritise the happiness of their citizens over anything else, those radicals!
Visited Finland a few months ago. Amazing country. Solid social policy and emphasis on holistic.
@@muddywatersbookshelf7758 Hmmmm …. I have to see how empowered Putin feels. Otherwise, Finland and Estonia are high on my list.
Wow, there isn’t one of these books that I don’t now want to read. The only one I have read is Sweet Bean Paste, which I thought was fabulous. Great video 😊
Sweet Bean Paste is the only one I've read, by chance, and I enjoyed it, but don't remember much 4 or so years on.
Thanks!
I really enjoyed the video. Thank you. And Safe Haven looks intriguing. I’m tempted to buy it. But Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens was such a poorly written novel, with the characters almost all two-dimensional and the plot predictable. I don’t know what the Miles Franklin judges were thinking!
Great list!!!!
Sounds like you have an important election coming up. Good luck! Looking forward to reading Sweet Bean Paste after your review.
After you read the book, watch the movie.
@@1c1pal Wait, there was a movie made too? Will definitely watch it after. Thx.