Minnie's Fiction Addiction
Because one more chapter is never enough
Category: Book Review
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👀 First impressions:From the moment I saw the cover of Mexican Gothic, I was intrigued. A woman in a vintage dress, clutching roses and secrets, it promised mystery and atmosphere, and it absolutely delivered. Set in 1950s Mexico, this book immediately stood out as something fresh in the gothic horror genre. ✅ What I Liked:The setting is…
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👀 First impressions:With all the hype around this book, I went in expecting a twisty psychological thriller that would knock me sideways. The concept is undeniably intriguing, a famous painter shoots her husband and never speaks again, and a psychotherapist becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. It’s the kind of premise that practically begs to be…
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👀 First impressions:I went into Giovanni’s Room knowing it was a classic, but I wasn’t prepared for how deeply it would cut. The spare beauty of the cover and Baldwin’s reputation led me to expect something introspective and bold, but this short novel far exceeded those expectations. From the first page, the prose shimmered with emotional precision and…
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👀 First impressions:The title alone, Cultish, had me hooked. As someone fascinated by language, psychology, and the thin line between self-help and manipulation, I was eager to dive into Amanda Montell’s exploration of how words can be used to recruit, convert, and control. I expected a sociolinguistic deep-dive with a pop-culture twist, and that’s exactly what…
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👀 First impressions:Exploits caught my eye with its promise of classical adventure and dark humour. The idea of an ancient Greek tragic actor conscripted into war felt like a mash-up of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead meets 300, and I was very much here for it. From the outset, Lennon’s irreverent tone and modern flair brought the ancient world crashing…
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👀 First impressions:As someone who adored One Day, I was intrigued to see how David Nicholls would handle a quieter, more mature love story in You Are Here. The cover promised a thoughtful tale of connection and the premise, two lonely people on a walking holiday, hinted at emotional depth wrapped in British humour. ✅ What I Liked:Nicholls…
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Daphne du Maurier might not be a household name for everyone today, but back in the mid-20th century, she was thequeen of suspenseful, moody fiction. She had this incredible ability to make beautiful places feel eerie and unsettling, and Rebecca is the perfect example. First published in 1938, it’s been adapted for film and TV multiple times (yes,…
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👀 First impressions:I went into We Were Liars knowing it was a much-hyped YA mystery with a twist people either love or hate. The premise, a privileged family on a private island, secrets, and a main character with memory loss, was intriguing. I was ready for an emotional rollercoaster and a bit of a puzzle to solve. ✅…
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👀 First impressions:I was instantly intrigued when I saw Nnedi Okorafor had released a story titled Death of the Author. The title alone promised something layered, potentially metafictional, and confrontational, and that’s exactly what I got. Knowing Okorafor’s sharp, genre-defying style, I expected a bold narrative and big questions packed into a short space. I wasn’t disappointed.…
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👀 First impressions:I was hooked by the premise of Blue Sisters: three wildly different siblings navigating the grief of losing their fourth sister, Nicky. A character-driven family drama set between New York and London, with themes of identity, addiction, estrangement, and love? Say no more. Coco Mellors had already impressed me with Cleopatra and Frankenstein, and I was…
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