Tag: Species

Julian Barnes – Death | Review

Title: Death

Author: Julian Barnes

Type: Non-Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 124

Rating: 4/5

 

Julian Barnes - Death

Julian Barnes – Death

 

As you can probably tell from the title, this book is all about Barnes’ reflections on the topic of death and what it means to us, both as a species and individuals. Morbid, perhaps, but it makes for fascinating reading, especially because he cites the ways that other people died, from his friends and family to famous authors and artists.

Personally, I’m kind of terrified by death, but I also find it fascinating. That made this pretty much the perfect book for me, which is probably why I enjoyed it. I’m sure it wouldn’t be for everyone, but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s worth checking out sometime.

 

Julian Barnes

Julian Barnes

 

Click here to buy Death.


Albert Camus – Create Dangerously | Review

Title: Create Dangerously

Author: Albert Camus

Type: Non-Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 58

Rating: 4.5*/5

 

Albert Camus - Create Dangerously

Albert Camus – Create Dangerously

 

Camus has some great ideas in this book about creativity and what the act of creation means to us as a species. There are some other essays here too, and they’re all equally insightful. Definitely worth reading – multiple times!

 

Albert Camus

Albert Camus

 

Click here to buy Create Dangerously.