Cilka’s Journey
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Cilka’s Journey

This book is called Cilka's Journey and that's exactly what is portrayed- it's a telling of her journey. There is no major plotline, mission, or problem to solve other than recounting the years that Cilka spent in a Russian gulag for her 'crimes.' It is not for the…

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The Great Alone
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The Great Alone

No, it was not a thriller, and yes, the dysfunction in the family was angering. But after finishing, I think it painted a good picture of the struggles and psychology behind domestic abuse situations. Although…

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The Line Between
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The Line Between

“frighteningly believable," as written in the book's summary is an accurate takeaway after reading this. Especially after also reading the author's note detailing the real-life inspiration to the story, I kinda freaked out for ten seconds and planned my own doomsday bunker with…

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The Mountain Between Us
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The Mountain Between Us

I'm not always keen on survival stories because I feel like they all seem similar, and who really has hunting and gathering skills anyway, right?
At least this one was less about the details on skinning a rabbit and more about the slow and sweet reveal of Ben and his wife's relationship.

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