Amal's Reviews

I took some time to compile a list of ten books that you should really avoid reading. I read all of these books, but then, I am a bookworm. So for those of you who have a life and other hobbies, I will spare you the pain of reading these ten books. A link to the plot summary will be embedded randomly under each title.  image source: google images  1. I Am Malala:  This is a memoir by a sixteen years old. So basically, you are reading Diary of A Wimpy Kid without illustration. Malala is really a privileged Afghani girl who was able to escape before she is even allowed to drive. She grew up with a family of educators in a school, if you want to talk about lost rights and hard life then come take a look at the Afghani kids in the streets selling towels because if they don't meet the day's quota, they will be beaten up to a pulp. For Malala to talk about political issues is as ridiculous as Ivanka Trump pitching in with her ideas in the G20 summit. The on...

Coronavirus (C ovid-19 if you may) lockdown provided an opportunity for many people to catch up on reading, attend online workshops and bond with loved ones and family. Not me! I spent my days rotting my brain out with Netflix and books I hated with the hope that I might find some new perspective. I will be coming back to those books when time permits and when I feel like it. Sadly, as a mother of two children under five, I have little control over my life, so if all I get to control is this blog, then, by God, I will show my absolute control here! Needless to say that there are spoilers coming ahead, also, here is a link to the Plot Summary in case you need to refresh your memory. “There is one mirror in my house” prepare yourself for some wild and frizzy hair in this story! “I sneak a look at my reflection when she isn’t paying attention -not for the sake of vanity, but out of curiosity.” Kid, I hate to disappoint you, no one cares if you look at yourself in...