krenkz's reviews
30 reviews
How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr
challenging
funny
informative
fast-paced
5.0
The Siege of Krishnapur by Pankaj Mishra, J.G. Farrell
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dictionary of the Khazars (M) by Milorad Pavić
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I read about 40% of the book, then lost patience. I just did not understand what the book was trying to tell me, jumping from one story to another, from a character to another, just going on and on. Also, the lazy approach to historical detail annoyed me (I mean the Khazars were a semi-nomadic tribe, but the narration feels like concerning a fully developed urban culture).