book review – Tate Basildon

Mitch Albom’s “The Little Liar” Is the Most Beautiful Holocaust Story I’ve Ever Read—Yes, Really

Can a Holocaust novel be breathtakingly beautiful? Mitch Albom’s The Little Liar proves it can. This gripping story of a Greek-Jewish family’s fate during the Holocaust, narrated by Truth itself, peels back the layers of lies, love, betrayal, and survival in ways that feel gut-wrenching and gorgeously human. If you love historical fiction with emotional depth and prose that reads like poetry, this one’s for you.

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He Gets That From Me: A Quiet Story That Almost Stumbles on the Details

He Gets That From Me by Unathi Smith offers a touching, character-driven story with emotional depth and strong interiority. While the plot is unique and engaging, the novel suffers from excessive description and noticeable editing errors that may disrupt some readers. This review explores the strengths and shortcomings of this quietly powerful book and its impact on self-publishing perception.

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Book Review: Holly by Stephen King — A Deeply Disappointing Detour

Disappointed in Stephen King’s Holly? You’re not alone. This candid review explores why this latest novel fell flat—from forced political commentary and pandemic rants to a suspense-free plot and unrelatable characters. A must-read for chronic illness warriors, debut authors, and longtime King fans wondering, What happened to the thrill?

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Book Review: Lightning Flowers and the Hidden Costs of Surviving Chronic Illness

What’s the true cost of staying alive with chronic illness? In Lightning Flowers, Katherine E. Standefer explores the emotional, financial, and global toll of her implanted defibrillator with raw honesty and heart. This book review dives into the memoir’s bold take on medical trauma, ethical questions, and what it means to live with an invisible illness.