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‘The Order of Time’ Reveals the Perplexity of What it Means to Exist

May 31, 2018 by Allison Hiltz Leave a Comment

the order of time by carlo rovelli

Consider the following: time passes faster in the mountains than it does at sea level. If this sentence confounds you but piques your interest, then I can already tell you that you want to read The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli, which answers questions such as what is time? Is there a universal time? What does it mean to live in the present? Does the present … [Read more...]

Feminism, Privilege, and Power Meet Head-On In ‘The Female Persuasion’

May 14, 2018 by Allison Hiltz Leave a Comment

the female persuasion by meg wolitzer

I've read two books by Meg Wolitzer - The Wife and The Interestings. One I loved, the other I was underwhelmed by. Her latest, The Female Persuasion, was the book that would tip the scales on how I feel about her books and wow, did she convert me into a fan.In addition to being a great story, The Female Persuasion had my mind doing mental flip flops on what it means to … [Read more...]

The Mothers: A Judgment Free and Mesmerizing Novel

January 23, 2017 by Allison Hiltz 5 Comments

the mothers by brit bennett

Following her mother's suicide, Nadia Turner is hurting. At 17, she has good grades and is filled with dreams and ambitions, but she also harbors a hole in her heart that she fills with rebellious acts. So when Luke Sheppard, an older boy and son of the local pastor, shows interest and compassion, they ensconce themselves in a world of their own making. But young … [Read more...]

Public Shamings and the Loss of Identity

November 21, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 4 Comments

so you've been publicly changed

What do the stocks, public whippings, and the gossip's bridle have in common? They were all instruments used to punish wrongdoers. The alleged crimes were varied, from violent crimes to gossiping too much, but the goal of the punishment was the same: to punish citizens and turn them into social pariahs via public shamings. This sentiment is still alive and … [Read more...]

Love and Marriage Intertwine in Fates and Furies

February 22, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 12 Comments

Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

Last September, during #30Authors, author Sara Taylor reviewed Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff and I knew I would have to pick it up. Since then, I've read mixed reviews. Some loved it, some hated it, some loved the first half, others loved the second half, and so on. As for me, I don't fall into any of these categories because I had mixed emotions throughout the entire … [Read more...]

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