The Man in the Brown Suit

This book is hilarious! I am actually not sure if this is primarily detective fiction or a comedy. Maybe it is meant to be both. It definitely reminded me of a telenovela where the most absurd things always happen and every bit of mystery is carefully explained in the end, which I quite enjoy. I have decided that Sir Eustace Pedler is my favourite character. He is so charming and funny, and always has the best remarks. Although some of them are quite inappropriate and maybe it would be best if he kept those to himself, lest he end up in an article of The New York Times involved in the #MeToo movement.

  Now that I think about it, there are several remarks or descriptions that are either sexist, racist, or otherwise inappropriate. The book is amazing and kept me constantly laughing but I do wonder whether it could have benefitted from more strict editing.

  Also, the prologue is written in such a different style from the rest of the novel. Almost as if the prologue was actual detective fiction. It makes me really want to read something that is as well written.

  All in all, I highly recommend this book. You are bound to have a fun time reading it.

The Hate U Give

I am going to take Angie Thomas's words "Find your activism and don't let anyone tell you what that should look like", and say that this blog post is me doing a little activism: please read this book.

  Reading often allows us to enter someone else's experiences. In this case, it allowed me to enter Starr's experiences with racist police brutality. Despite it being a horrifying experience I believe more people should be aware of it. I also agree with Angie Thomas when she said that people tend to focus exclusively on the negative aspects of poverty stricken societies. One of the reasons that make me say that The Hate U Give is quite well written is that I think it succeeds in depicting both sides of such societies: the beautiful and the ugly. The peaceful evening at home that you spend with your family watching TV, contrasting with the shootings that you can hear on your street.
  This book was yet another opportunity to practise being empathetic, and to join in prayer so that we can all grow into a more mature, respectful, and understanding society. Please read this book, and meditate a few minutes after you finish reading it.