2023’s top book picks
The best book I read in 2023 is “Old Goro” by Honoré de Balzac. It’s a tragic story with a lot of humor and amazing details. It’s like a retelling of King Lear, set in a time of huge social change. The characters are relatable and the last 50 pages are soul-crushing. Highly recommend it! 📚
Old Goro by Honore de Balzac 📓
We read so that we can experience other lives because our own life is so small and fleeting. I read 47 books in 2023, and this is the best book I read. Old Goro, also known as Father Goro, is just one piece of Honore de Balzac’s massive human comedy, which contains many novels and short stories. The book has a tragic story with a lot of humor and amazing details. 🌟
| Key Takeaways |
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| – Tragic story with humor |
| – Amazing details |
| – Written at a time of upheaval |
8 Million Ways to Die by Lawrence Block 📖
This book is part of Lawrence Block’s Matthew Scudder series, focusing on the character’s alcoholism and delivering a fantastic mystery. The last lines of the book were moving, making it a must-read. 🕵️
| Key Takeaways |
|---|
| – Focuses on alcoholism |
| – Gripping mystery |
| – Realistic character sketches |
The Seventh by Richard Stark 📕
Dive into the classic crime series, the Parker series, and follow the character’s professional heists and the characters’ intriguing perspectives. The book is slow but satisfying, showcasing remarkable human observations. 🕵️
| Key Takeaways |
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| – Character’s professional heists |
| – Remarkable human observations |
| – Intriguing perspectives |
By Larry McMurtry 📚
This book by Larry McMurtry offers a gripping and thoughtful narrative about the failure of a marriage. It evolves slowly, but the precise observations and rich characters make it worth the read. 📜
| Key Takeaways |
|---|
| – Gripping storytelling |
| – Precise character observations |
| – Slow but satisfying narrative |
Bordertown Girl by John D. McDonald 📖
This book consists of two novellas, with the first being action-packed and the second showcasing a perfect hard-boiled story. The portrayal of characters and the storytelling are breathtaking. 💔
| Key Takeaways |
|---|
| – Action-packed and plot-heavy |
| – Perfect hard-boiled storytelling |
| – Breathtaking character portrayal |
In 2023, I read a plethora of books and found them to be an amazing escape from reality. Each book offered a unique perspective and an engaging story that made the year truly splendid. Here’s to another year filled with wonderful literary adventures! 📚✨
