Minnie's Fiction Addiction
Because one more chapter is never enough
Category: Book Review
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My Friends is a poignant exploration of memory, grief, and the lasting bonds of friendship. Set in a quiet Swedish town, the story follows a group of lifelong friends as they grapple with the aftermath of a tragic event that altered their paths. Through shifting timelines and tender reflections, Backman unpacks the weight of silence, the…
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Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, first published in 1975, was only his second novel — following the breakout success of Carrie. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, King reimagined the vampire legend in a quiet New England town, turning everyday Americana into something sinister. It’s widely considered one of his foundational horror novels and remains a fan favorite for its…
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👀 First impressions:I picked up Born a Crime expecting a funny memoir from a comedian, but what I found was so much more layered. Trevor Noah blends humour with history, and his personal stories offer a powerful glimpse into the complexities of apartheid-era South Africa. The title alone, Born a Crime, hits hard, a reminder that his very…
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Before reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s, my only experience with Truman Capote had been In Cold Blood , a gripping, chilling true crime masterpiece that I absolutely loved. I was curious to see how his style would translate to fiction, especially in something so iconic yet completely different in tone. Originally published in 1958, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a novella set…
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👀 First impressions:I went into The List intrigued by the premise, a couple at the height of their power and popularity brought down by an anonymous online allegation. It promised a collision of cancel culture, feminism, and media, and it definitely delivered a lot to unpack. From the first chapter, I could feel the tension simmering under…
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👀 First impressions:I’d heard of The Nickel Boys as one of those modern must-reads, the kind of book that gets mentioned in the same breath as “important” and “unforgettable.” I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but from the very first chapter, I was hooked by Colson Whitehead’s sharp prose and the quiet tension that runs through…
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Mr. Mercedes kicks off Stephen King’s Bill Hodges trilogy with a gripping blend of crime, suspense, and psychological tension. The story begins with a horrific act: a stolen Mercedes ploughs into a crowd of jobseekers, killing eight. The case goes cold, until retired detective Bill Hodges receives a cryptic letter from someone claiming to be the…
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Gary Thorn, a disenchanted legal assistant living a quiet, unremarkable life in London, finds his routine disrupted after a drink at the pub with a work acquaintance turns into something much stranger. When he meets a mysterious woman (over a shared satsuma, no less) and she disappears shortly afterward, Gary is drawn into an offbeat…
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When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she expects a humble family visit. What she doesn’t know is that Nick is the heir to one of Asia’s richest and most secretive dynasties — and that she’s about to be thrust into a glittering world of private jets,…
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