pickFinally finished this monstrosity. Very good book, Alexander Hamilton‘s life was fascinating. I had a hard time reading through the parts where he was Treasury Secretary (a lot of finance and economics). Also hard reading through the Adams and Jefferson years - a lot of bitchy dude drama, and they say women are the more emotional sex. Overall excellent read 5/5 would recommend if you like biographies and nonfiction. I cried a few times.
pickIt‘s been a while since I‘ve read a truly GOOD book and this is one for the shelves. It‘s my first time reading Isabel Allende and her writing is gorgeous. Reminds me a bit of G.G. Marquez but more romantic I think. The plot is straightforward enough but where she excels are characters! They‘re so alive. The themes of poverty, corruption and extrajudicial killings in the background of a love story make it so relatable. Highly recommended!
so-soNot as good as The Historian but still a good read. I might have appreciated it better if I had more knowledge or background of art. I didn‘t really appreciate romanticizing infidelity but over all I enjoyed the book.
