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Simon Carpentier reviewed 1984 by George Orwell

George Orwell, Xavier Coste: 1984 (Hardcover, French language, 2021, Éditions Sarbacane)

Une adaptation à la puissance évocatrice terrifiante dans laquelle Xavier Coste parvient à donner à …

Excellente adaptation

5 stars

Xavier Coste illustre bien le caractère oppressif et l'horreur du contrôle de la pensée de ce roman culte. Le texte est allégé mais les illustrations valent mille mots. Le roman graphique est une excellente façon de consommer ce classique.

Simon Carpentier reviewed The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by Nan Silver

Nan Silver: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert (1999)

Review of "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert" on 'Storygraph'

2 stars

While this book provided me some insights, I feel it felt short of its promise.

It starts off great with science but slowly delves into takes that are increasingly gendered. There's also an emphasis on religion that rubs me the wrong way.

If you're looking for a book that helps you build a 90s-style relationship, this is the one. However, I believe we should set the bar higher and that we can do better than this.