I still remember the first time City of God film (2002) pinned me to my chair like a sudden squall—urgent, propulsive, and impossibly alive. It’s a Brazilian crime drama directed … Read more
Most “coming-of-age” stories capture the ache; A Happy Boy solves the harder problem—how a poor child keeps his joy, dignity, and direction while climbing class ladders without losing himself. In … Read more
If you’ve ever chased a dream job that quietly ate your life, The Devil Wears Prada shows why “making it” can break you—and how to decide what success really costs. … Read more
The Goldfinch is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Donna Tartt, published in 2013. Tartt, an American author renowned for her intricate and captivating writing style, gained significant acclaim with … Read more
Norwegian Wood (ノルウェイの森, Noruwei no Mori) is a 1987 literary fiction and romance novel by Haruki Murakami, originally published in Japan by Kodansha. The first English translation was by Alfred … Read more