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    Heroes of the Frontier
    Everything I know about love
    • Everything I know about love

      • 368 stron
      • 13 godzin czytania

      When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, wrestling with self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a socially disastrous Rod-Stewart themed house party, getting drunk, getting dumped, realising that Ivan from the corner shop is the only man you've ever been able to rely on, and finding that that your mates are always there at the end of every messy night out. Glittering, with wit and insight, heart and humour, this is a book about the struggles of early adulthood in all its grubby, hopeful uncertainty.

      Everything I know about love2018
      4,0
    • Among his bestselling literary fiction peers, Dave Eggers uniquely captures contemporary America with remarkable speed and insight. His work reflects not just the present as a backdrop but as a mirror to our identities. The narrative introduces a woman at her breaking point, seeking salvation in a desolate landscape as her hopes seemingly vanish. This novel explores the motivations behind leaving the 'lower 48' for the unforgiving beauty of Alaska, depicted with passion and humor, revealing a latent American dream beneath the ice. Eggers's storytelling acts like a refreshing breath of Alaskan air, uplifting the spirit. His prolific talent shines through as he delves into complex, believable characters, offering both entertainment and a profound critique of society. The narrative is captivating, blending adventure with humor and moments of harrowing tension. As Josie navigates wildfires, avalanches, and brushes with the law, Eggers suggests a hint of heroism resides in everyone. With exuberant imagination and incisive clarity, he illuminates human folly, generosity, and the awe of nature. This uproarious quest, a journey from lost to found, is driven by sharp insight, revolutionary humor, and a deep appreciation for both the absurd and the sublime.

      Heroes of the Frontier2016
      3,5
    • Krąg

      • 564 strony
      • 20 godzin czytania

      Gdy Mae Holland zostaje zatrudniona w najpotężniejszej na świecie firmie internetowej, Circle, czuje, że otrzymała życiową szansę. Kobieta jest zafascynowana nowoczesnością i rozmachem, z jakim działa firma, otwartymi przestrzeniami biurowymi, przytulnymi sypialniami dla pracownik�w spędzających noce w pracy, licznymi atrakcjami, całonocnymi imprezami, zajęciami sportowymi, nawet akwarium z egzotycznymi rybami. Mae zdaje się nie dostrzegać zagrożenia nawet wtedy, gdy życie poza firmowym campusem staje się coraz bardziej odległe, a jej rola w Circle ewoluuje w niepokojący spos�b.To, co zaczyna się jako urzekająca historia o ambicjach i idealizmie młodej kobiety, szybko staje się przyprawiającą o dreszcze powieścią, poruszającą kwestie pamięci, historii, prywatności, demokracji oraz granic ludzkiej wiedzy.

      Krąg2013
      3,5