Chanaka Hettige

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but bravery of a "random" man and Bilbo's "tip". Proving yet again, Bilbo is the star of the show. Quite an entertaining ride and of course highly recommended for any Fantasy fan out there. (4/4)

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Thoroughly enjoyed the flow of the story and I have forgotten that Bilbo was always is and was the star of the show in almost all the instances. Furthermore, it's more of a realistic story where the death of the Dragon was despite the Dwarfs, (3/4)

As a children's book, this was quite entertaining to read and it was bit foreign of J.R.R. Tolkien to skip over huge details given his reputation of explaining anything and everything in most details. But all of that works out perfectly. (2/4)

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 26th April, 2025.

This is 3rd, 4th or the 5th time that I am reading The Hobbits and I was excited just like the very first time to read it yet again! Moreover because this is the coveted illustrated edition. (1/4)

I can't say I recommend this book, as I don't want anyone to be unsettled for this long. But if you're interested in a terrific horror leaning thriller, this is the one for you. (3/3)

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Even though the book doesn't rush itself, you will be drenched in the unsettling darkness from the very first chapter. The story reveals itself bit by bit, which is bizarre in so many ways. (2/3)

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 31st March, 2025.

Slow-burning with a huge focus on the "burning" part. You will eat-up this book in rapid successions, but the whole time reading it will be uneasy for you. (1/3)

I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 27th March, 2025.

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Climate by Whitney Hanson #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 20th March, 2025.

This completes reading all the Whitney Hanson books and it was a emotional ride just like Home and Harmony. Absolutely recommended!

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The conclusion gives a semblance of order and little bit of light for both of our characters. And as expected, whole lot of uncertainty as well. I'm not sure if I would recommend this book, even though its a goodread. Even my review is all over the place. (6/6)

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But it goes without saying that men in her life, including Cornell, did not treat her right. (5/6)

But do show a certain degree of character development and evolution as a matured human, which you can appreciate. Marianne clearly showcases the roots of her hardships towards the end of the book, and you can more and more understand her decisions. (4/6)

They might be normal people, I'm not sure. For the first half, there was a inert hatred towards Cornell due to how he treats Marianne. He do explains himself. Yet again falls back to the same pitfalls. (3/6)

Which, as expected, keeps you engaging.

My first exposure to Normal People is the TV Series and it was one of my favorites. I remember that I loved the portrayal of real people. But this was a long ago and I don't remember anything about it anymore.

The book revolves about two broken people. (2/6)

Normal People by Sally Rooney #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 20th February, 2025.

Do I like this characters? That would be too much to unpack. I definitely liked the character development and storytelling. To a certain extend. All the ratings in this books is given to the writing. (1/6)

PS: I had this whole plan of keeping a paper towel underneath the book for the photoshoot. It floated away in the wind after the first try and the new snow basically swallowed the whole book. 😂 (2.2/2)

The whole book is about how individual people come to terms with loss and themselves. Which is very engaging to read and embrace. Highly recommended read. (2.1/2)

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Blue Sisters by @cocomellors #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 16th February, 2025.

A book about family, which reads very close to your heart. The connections, the emotions and the story will keep you interested throughout the book. (1/2)

I'm falling more and more in love with modern poetry and I want more and more. I'm sure, you will be a fan of this as well! (2/2)

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Every Word You Cannot Say by Iain S. Thomas #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 15th February, 2025.

It's another one of those books where the print alone made me buy it. While the illustrations and quality of the pages and print is a highlight, the books itself is healing. (1/2)

You will be intrigued throughout the book, even though the stakes are not that high. I was take a bit aback by the lack of quotations when people are speaking. But got used to it after a while. All in all a highly recommended book.

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 2nd February, 2025.

This books is full of heart. Two brothers, navigating the months following the passing of their father. Love, and complex relationships. Different perspectives and as I said earlier, a lot of heart. (1/2)

I can see this becoming a great read for the right person. So, you be the judge.

I was conflicted with the rating. The book don't deserve to go to low 3 stars. Not sure if I should give it 4 stars. 3 it is! (4/4)

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It did kept me interested for the 400 pages. But it did not made me that much excited to read it. Lot less predictability in the story would have made it much more worth your time. But I feel like half of the issue is that this is not a book for me. (3/4)

Beach Reads was not that. It was a straight up romance novel with an interesting setting. While at the begging it was obvious this is going to be a enemies-to-lovers story, the setting did intrigue me a bit. But of course this is a enemies-to-lover story with a okay back drop. (2/4)

Beach Read by Emily Henry #ChanaBookReviews Finished Reading on 5th January, 2025.

I have come to understand that I'm not a huge fan of on your face romance books. While I love romance story-lines, it need to be surrounded by lot more flesh. (1/4)

I forgot that this thread exists! Let me spam you will all the reviews since the last update!

Tried to go and read at my Indie Bookstore so I can finish my current read. But ended up coming back home as the whole town is there due to wet weather and there's no space to read. Back to my bed to finish this up.

Just got this 800+ page behemoth of a book with a high quality print for $20 MSRP at my independent bookstore. At the same time, Amazon is selling the same at little over $7 and there's no way they are doing this at a profit, but only to kill off all the local bookstores. Such a disgusting predator!